karmann Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 my name is Nico and I'm from the Netherlands Europe. A friend of mine is currently restoring a Jensen CV8 1963. Is there someone out there who can tell me what kind of wheels were used on the CV8. There are currently 15 inch wheels 5 hole on the car, not original and slightly bent. Did Jensen produce wheels themselve or did they use wheels from another british mark car ?Also missing on the car are the headlight chrome rings, he has got one and the dimensions arefront diameter 153mmback diameter 174mmchrome hight 38mmAny help or hint is welcome and much appreciatedthanksNico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The rings are, almost certainly, Lucas. Can't help with the wheels, maybe Jag. I had a CV-8 parts book, but it went missing years ago. There are Jensen clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmann Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 thanks for quick reply.I have an original partsbook from lucas early 60's but no Jensen mentioned in this book. As for the rims... I will proceed with my search :-))Pity you lost your CV8 partsbook... are you sure it isn't somewhere far far away in your barn, garage or attick...... would be very gratefull ...thanks and have a nice weekendnico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I had a number of Jensen books as well as BMC, Triumph, Lucas, Rootes Group etc. Beats me what became of them. I may have given them away or sold them. I used to do a lot of swap meets. I know I do not have them any longer. Sorry. I would still contact on of the Jensen clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarAdMan Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Here's a few Jensen pics, hope they are clear enough to see the wheels. The black coupe seems to have either optional or after market wheels. - RICK Edited January 22, 2011 by CarAdMan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I know Jensen front suspension uses parts from Austin's London cab model. Perhaps the wheels are also Austin, from the Austin Healey or a light truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skip Jordan Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Google image link:1963 jensen cv 8 - Google Search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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