Mario Andretti's 1966 mk2 T70 Lola

[Don Dunham]

Ok, so- the 14 inchers look the same from the outside as the 17s because the extra width is on the backside or rear space portion of the wheel? Would a 14 incher fit over Frans rear suspension bits? (i'm not concerned with the 5-6 pin issue.) Perhaps Fran might have knowledge of this clearence dilemma. I may be able to live with ONLY 14" wide wheels like Bill D did with his Gulf GT40 with widened BRM wheels.

[Johan]

Can't answer your question but I do have the 14" wheels which are original Lola in the Lola pattern. I am not sure where the 3" difference lies though and would have to investigate further. I believe it is on the inside backspacing because the external dimensions seem similar.

[Don Dunham]

Johan, Your MkIIIb, was it purchased from Jim Galluci in Danville CA.? Those shots you posted are the absolute reason I get out bed every morning! (the photos for now) God that looks so bitchin!!!!!!!!!

[Johan]

Thanks ! Yes it was Gallucci's ..

[KeithN]

Hi Johan
I've managed to get NOS Hewland Bellhousing which fits directly on the FE engine and the LG500. I believe Hewland called this a LG/Galaxy bellhousing.
Thanks for trying anyway.

Can you supply wheels for the spyder and if so what sizes as the existing ones, certainly the rear ones are too big?
Keith

[Johan]

Picture of SBF-Hewland bell and FE Bell... obviously would not have fit so glad you found one.
What wheels do you have now front and rear ?

[KeithN]

Hi Johan

I need 2 of 15" x 10" wide for the front and 2 of 15" x 12" or 13" wide for the rear, complete with road tyres.

If the price is ok I may go for 2 sets.

I also need to change the wheels back to bolt on as opposed to the spin on ones fitted by John [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/user/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]Mason in the early seventies, can you help with these?



Keith

[Johan]

OK, but you did not tell me what size wheels you have now...

[Johan]

And I need an approximation of the backspacing you have now as well. Widths and backspacing of what is on the car currently...so I know which type of uprights we are dealing with.
I looked closely at the pictures I found here :
http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/publi...301215-9-1.jpg
If you want to race you need a new set of wheels. For the street you may be able to use what you have on the front but the rears appear to be custom made and I do not think they would fit in an attractive fashion under the spyder bodywork. The fronts are drilled already for 6 studs so at a minimum you may need hubs. How do you plan to use the car ? I think the best bet would be 9" front and 12" rear...with an older set of race Dunlops past their prime.

[KeithN]

Hi Johan

Can I fax you a drawing showing all the dimentions of the existing wheels?

You can contact me directly at kn.ch.newcombe@ntlworld.com

Thanks again

Keith