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Keith 66
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Van Wheels question

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I am restoring my pickup for the second time. Some upgrades are being done at the same time namely a ford type 9 gearbox & 1275 midget lump. I have also just acquired a ford escort axle but am keeping the original morris axle just in case it doesnt work out.
Question, Can the Van wheels be fitted to an escort axle? I know the pcd will be wrong as is but wondering if drums half shafts on the ford can be modified to take the van wheels. I do have a milling machine & a lathe that will take the shafts & drums etc.
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Re: Van Wheels question

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Keith

Yes,have a look at...

https://www.morrisminorowners.co.uk/vie ... 2&start=75

John ;-)
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Re: Van Wheels question

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Thanks for that, The van wheels are a good set of five & i would rather keep them if at all possible!
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Re: Van Wheels question

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Just found some more piccies...
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..and I only have a baby lathe and pillar drill...

John ;-)
Keith 66
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Re: Van Wheels question

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I have a Harrison 140 lathe and an Arboga Mill, that is doable on them no problem!
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