Good evening
I own a 1962 Hillman Superminx Gasser project and I am relatively new to the world of cars. It was not left in the best condition when I bought it but I've got it running and I am focusing on getting it roadworthy.
A glaring issue is it has 4 drum brakes but the engine fitted is twice as powerful as what it would have come out with from the factory, and while I have a Sierra brake servo brake-fade is a very real concern I have. The front is utilizing an Austin Ten beam axle but the hubs etc are all Superminx.
I cannot find for the life of me the front subassembly including the spindles, disc brakes and calipers. I search eBay nearly every day to no avail. I have found one subassembly and viewed it but it was completely seized from rust and I don't have the resources to restore it. If anyone knows where I could find a good one I'd be very grateful.
I own a 1962 Hillman Superminx Gasser project and I am relatively new to the world of cars. It was not left in the best condition when I bought it but I've got it running and I am focusing on getting it roadworthy.
A glaring issue is it has 4 drum brakes but the engine fitted is twice as powerful as what it would have come out with from the factory, and while I have a Sierra brake servo brake-fade is a very real concern I have. The front is utilizing an Austin Ten beam axle but the hubs etc are all Superminx.
I cannot find for the life of me the front subassembly including the spindles, disc brakes and calipers. I search eBay nearly every day to no avail. I have found one subassembly and viewed it but it was completely seized from rust and I don't have the resources to restore it. If anyone knows where I could find a good one I'd be very grateful.