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Cheers Micky, after a bit of research it looks like the most sensible option is to use Mk1 Freelander M12x1.5 studs with MGF nuts. The studs are longer than the Triumph ones but it's a simple job to press out the old ones and press in the new.
I've got some spare hubs and a set of MGF 15" alloys laying about so I've ordered some studs and nuts to have a play and see how well they fit for a little project I have in mind. The studs and nuts came in at under £50 for twenty of each, btw.
I'm surprised you had to remove metal from the rear hub flanges, nobody else seems to have had that issue on the Spitfire forums I've been looking at. Perhaps it's peculiar to the Vitesse/GT6 hubs? I'll be able to check as I have both spare GT6 and Herlald rear hubs on the shelf.
Mr Towed, I brought a set of nuts and washers that bolt directly on to the existing triumph studs.
I'll try and find the shop's details.
The flanges I had to "shave" are the 3 that centre the rear brake drum.
I'll up-date a few photos when I'm back in the workshop.
MANAGED TO GET A BIT MORE DONE ....Just waiting for a screen from my plastics man and need to fit the rear bulkhead and then shes ready to be advertised ...
Thought you might like it ...2 shades of silver and flattened back with worn out wire wool , hopefully , gives the look of an ally body if you squint ...
Thought you might like it ...2 shades of silver and flattened back with worn out wire wool , hopefully , gives the look of an ally body if you squint ...
Yep, I've had a lot of people say that they thought mine was bare aluminium, especially when I haven't recently polished it. Great colour choice for any car as far as I'm concerned. Check out this patina'd alloy Maserati 200si -
