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  • #16
    Re: Greetings & Wheels

    How it looks now.....
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    Roadster MKII LWB. Built 1988. Marina 1.8TC based. B Series 1950cc engine fitted with twin SU HS4 carburetors and unleaded, big valve head. 4 core Austin Maxi radiator. All Marina 1.8TC running gear including 4 speed gearbox. Minilite style 15"wheels fitted with tall tyres to increase gearing for more relaxed cruising.

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    • #17
      Re: Greetings & Wheels

      Originally posted by Sidon View Post
      My Marina based LWB Roadster originally had the same wheels as yours. I think they may be Weller steels. I still have them if anyone wants them - set of 5, good condition, they have been painted silver and are fitted with old tyres (too old for road use) Whilst I realise that you like the pressed steel options you have shown above, I went for Minilite lookalikes and think they look quite good.
      I’m interested, unfortunately I am in Cornwall so collection is a problem.
      If the tyres were removed I could get them courier collected. PM me if interested with a price you have in mind for all 5 with tyres removed.
      Cheers, Martin.

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      • #18
        Re: Greetings & Wheels

        That is a lovely looking car and I agree with you it does need different wheels. Where was the photo taken?

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        • #19
          Re: Greetings & Wheels

          Originally posted by HairyDave View Post
          That is a lovely looking car and I agree with you it does need different wheels. Where was the photo taken?
          There were a couple of articles in the Morris Marina Owners club magazine this year detailing the wheel options, for Saloon models.
          if I get time over the next week, which is unlikely as I will be on my travels again, I will scan them, and break copyright rules, and put them on Keepandshare.
          MOC member since 05/97
          1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
          1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
          Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
          The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

          Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.

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          • #20
            Re: Greetings & Wheels

            Thanks so much for the replies everyone!

            I took the spare off today and measured it and it looks like 3.75 PCD if I've understood the measurement correctly?

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            Yes the car is the LWB version which helps as I'm just over 6foot tall.

            @meverett - I will PM you about your steel wheels.

            @ HairyDave - Thanks! The photo was taken in the grounds of a Fort in Plymouth where I am lucky enough to have my office. Amazing place with canon a moat and a network of underground tunnels!

            @Sidon - the Minilites look great, in fact your car looks fantastic! I think you are right that my current wheels are 'Weller Steels'.

            @milliemarlin - I had planned to paint the car before I drove it. However the colour has grown on me quite considerably. The smiles from the kids tugging on their mums arms and pointing 'look, look!' as we drive by is a lot of fun and is as much a result of the colour as the car.

            @stevejgreen - thanks I will have a delve into the keepshare to see what I can find.

            I will photoshop some other wheel options on that image and post the results...

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            • #21
              Re: Greetings & Wheels

              My steel wheels. There are 4 pretty much the same condition, tyres are shot with cracked side walls.
              The PCD is the standard Marina 3.75”.
              I am in St. Austell 5-10 minutes from the Eden project.

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              • #22
                Re: Greetings & Wheels

                Originally posted by keltonturvey View Post
                Thanks so much for the replies everyone!

                I took the spare off today and measured it and it looks like 3.75 PCD if I've understood the measurement correctly?

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                Yes the car is the LWB version which helps as I'm just over 6foot tall.

                @meverett - I will PM you about your steel wheels.

                @ HairyDave - Thanks! The photo was taken in the grounds of a Fort in Plymouth where I am lucky enough to have my office. Amazing place with canon a moat and a network of underground tunnels!

                @Sidon - the Minilites look great, in fact your car looks fantastic! I think you are right that my current wheels are 'Weller Steels'.

                @milliemarlin - I had planned to paint the car before I drove it. However the colour has grown on me quite considerably. The smiles from the kids tugging on their mums arms and pointing 'look, look!' as we drive by is a lot of fun and is as much a result of the colour as the car.

                @stevejgreen - thanks I will have a delve into the keepshare to see what I can find.

                I will photoshop some other wheel options on that image and post the results...
                Bang on 3.75” Marina saloon standard.

                Register on the Marina Owners forum bizarrely called fastmarinamagazine and ask them there not forgetting to post a pic or two.
                MOC member since 05/97
                1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
                1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
                Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
                The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

                Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.

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                • #23
                  Re: Greetings & Wheels

                  I put my Marina based Roadster on MGF spacesavers about 10 years ago. They are 14" so made the speedo a bit slow but are they ever accurate in a kit car? I fitted 165/14s with full 80 aspect ratio to give the tallest possible wheel. They are the same style as MG TD,TF, MGA, ZA,ZB Magnette and Morgans from the early 50s to 60s. I prefer this style rather than alloys which look too modern and racy. They were easy to fit, all I needed was a thin (5mm) spacer at the front and nothing at the back. The offset is perfect. I used them with no hubcaps for a while but later got some early Morris 1100 caps without the stamped "M". I made some alli strip things which bolt to the wheel to fix the cap to with a centre chrome dome nut. Bit difficult to describe here but I wrote it all up with illustrations for Pitstop at the time. Maybe DC and I between us can find the issue in the archive if you are taken with the idea. I sold the original Marlin factory alloys to DC which is how we first met. Check out MGF spare wheels on Ebay, back then I paid £8 each. Somebody told me the wheels were originally on Austin Montegos but I can't confirm this. However, they must have been used on other cars (Rover?) maybe. Hope this helps, Franklin.
                  Last edited by FranklinLeicester; 06-12-19, 07:46 AM. Reason: missed a bit.
                  Franklin, Leicester

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                  • #24
                    Re: Greetings & Wheels

                    Any Triumph (smallish) wheel from that era shared the same wheel fitment.
                    Formally DonSayers on here.

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                    • #25
                      Re: Greetings & Wheels

                      Hi Kelton, Not sure if you've made a decision yet about wheel alternatives. Further to my response the other day I have found the info I put in Pitstop. All the details are there with photos. June/July 2010 has the wheel details in full and August/Sept has the chrome hubcap details. These were done at the time and there are things in them I had forgotten so if you are interested refer to these. They are available for you view on this MOC website. Go down to "Pitstop" in the topics list and follow the links till you get to the listings for the months and years. Franklin.
                      Last edited by FranklinLeicester; 11-12-19, 08:10 PM.
                      Franklin, Leicester

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