Wire wheels G46
We borrowed a couple of wire wheels off a friend this evening to see how they look on the car
They are from a series 3 E type so quite available as will the hub adaptors. We noticed image do a very nice alloy wheel which replicated the D Type wheel, whist reasonable when compared to some still expensive.
Tyres & wheels sizes are 205 70 15 inch, I think they look very period and I think they would go with jut about every colour scheme
They are 72 spoke wheels
We also finished the front bulk head sides using cardboard templates which will replicate and send to Gary for future use by other builders we cut then quite tight leaving enough gap for a silicon seal
using a 10mm ply and the rectangular footwell infill in a 6mm ply also using some battens to secure the panels to each other and self tapped together as Gary said in earlier posts the whole body work takes on unbelievable strength when this all comes together
The front and rear goal posts are now bolted in position and door cills bolted to to the body and the floor plan, lots of adjustment and fettling needed but we have ended up with each side being dimensionally equal with acceptable tolerance.
We are liking the wire wheel option for it's period character, availability and cost, but would appreciate comments or suggestions