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Danr55 06-12-2012 08:43 AM
Different Configurations
 
I've had two Contemporary Cobras and I am amazed at the variation in the two cars. Especially in the front end configuration. The first car appeared to have Type III spindles and axles in that there was a hub, a separate brake rotor that bolted on. The latest car has one piece hub and rotor that is off of a 1972 Chevrolet Caprice or some such. Does anyone else have a front end with a one piece hub and rotor?

I'm also confused about the rear propeller shafts. These seem to be about 1 1/2 inch longer than the other one. The wheels stick farther outboard than they did on the first car. Is there a difference in the length of the rear axle assemblies or do I have something other than an E type setup? This came to light when I had Bob at Vintage build me some wheels. They are cut deeper than they normally would be for a Contemporary according to what he says. So now I'm curious. Has anyone else encountered any conditions like these?

B.M.B.C 06-12-2012 09:30 AM
The rear axles might be later v12 xke which were slightly wider that 3.8/4.2xke or s type/420 compact sedan which again were about the same width as the v12 xke. Later xj style cars were even wider still and would need to be shortened to obtain required length/width.

mickmate 06-15-2012 08:55 PM
As the supply of E type parts became thinner they shortened some wider rears to suit. They also widened some hubs as they changed from wires or bolt on to 6 pins.


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