<VV> Re: Wheelz

[Andy Clark]

How much caster are you running? The more caster, the further forward the
wheel will sit in the front fender opening. If you are adjusted out more
than factory specs, that could explain the "extra half inch".
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 4:26 PM
Subject: <VV> Re: Wheelz
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>
> So I got out the tape and measured the wheelbase: 108.5" on both sides.
> That extra half inch would certainly explain why I had trouble with
195x70s
> when most find that 205x70s fit just fine. Measured the distance from the
> centerline of the wheel to the front lip (that had been "persuaded" a
> little) and got 13.2 inches. Centerline to rear of front wheel lip 15.8"
hmmmm.
>
> Drives fine and straight, even at high speeds but where did that extra
half
> inch come from ? Factory tolerance ? Is there that much adjustment
> available in the front crossmember ? Yout wants to know.
>
> Padgett