Borrani wheels for an SPF MK1

[Rick G]

I have a set of borrani wheels that I didn't sell with my ferrari. The fronts are 8"x15' and the rears are 9"x15" with #42 hubs. Does anybody have any pics of a splined original gt40 hubs or for that matter any information at all on the early borrani- gt40 config. I would like to make an adapter to fit the borrani splined hubs to a spf mk1..........Thanks, Rick

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

I think it will take some work as the hubs have the pin drives and no splines. I went through this with P1116, the owner bought the Borranis off Chris McAllisters car (1056 I think) and then discovered we could not fit them without having new (and expensive) hubs made.

But it CAN be done....

Rick

[SylvanSRT]

I am guessing but those wires were never meant to hold up to the kind of torque that a modern(or period for that matter). Which is why when the cars were raced they quickly switched to a solid aluminum or magnesium wheel.

[Rick G]

Thanks for the input. I know a few ferrari guys that deal in parts cars. I will begin looking for a set of donnor hubs. It seems much cheaper and easier to start with a set of hubs and then decide how to adapt to spf hubs or axel shafts. Any other ideas would be appreciated............Rick

[Rick G]

As far as using mag or alum. wheels over borrani wires in the racing arena, you are correct, however very few of the continuation or replica cars will ever see a race track including mine. I'm trying to achieve the original look and I just happen to have a set of beautiful borranis. This is my intent.

[Chris Melia]

Front hub from my car

regards

Chris Melia.

[Rick G]

Thanks for the picture Chris! Here come the questions. Will a pin drive BRM wheel clear the slines and borrani rear locating register and still locate itself with the three eared knock off or is this a pin drive hub thats been modified by grafting a splined hub to a pin drive hub for a borrani only??? What is it and where can I get a set? Thanks, Rick..........Incidently there was just enough meat in your valve covers to machine them to fit probe shaft rockers on AFR heads. (.080 left ) It's enough.........Rick

[Chris Melia]

Hi Rick


The hub in the picture is an original GT40 hub without modification, the BRM original wheels fit straight on and clear the spline and the register. I think original hubs maybe hard to find, I may be able to help but will have to check some dimensions first.

Thanks for the info on the Gurney Weslake valve covers, you are obviously a car guy?


regards

Chris

[Rick G]

Chris, Thanks for your help. Is there any chance the original manufacturer or supplier is still around? maybe somebody has some dimensional drawings? Again, thanks for your imput.....................Rick

[Rich A]

Rick,
Try this company they have been around forever and my be able to help you.
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