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Thanks RB1949

Sorry this is my topic but somehow I have logged in under 'Lost Password'. Still interested in a solution to my electric wiper question though.

Thanks all. She's back now (not the best photo), but I went plain black stock wheels and spiders.

Thanks Robin. Because of the clips on the wheels and the way the hub nut is raised I was unsure what would fit. I guess the best thing to do is to try some.

Sorry if this has already been asked but I can’t see anything on it. On my 1950 Dodge Wayfarer I currently have stock running gear, wheels and hubcaps. I’m going to keep the stock wheels, but I wondered if you have any suggestions for any cool looking hubcaps or wheel trims. The wheels have clips on them to hold the factory hubcaps on, and the hub nuts sit quite proud, so I’m not sure if that would limit my choices. And could someone advise how I measure the bolt pattern, I'm not too sure? Or advise me of the standard bolt pattern on a Wayfarer. Thanks Sorry I forgot to say that I am lowering the car a couple of inches all round.

Thanks, any recommendations on a modern diff?

I've got a 1950 Wayfarer with Fluid Drive, so I don't trust the original hand brake. What is the best way to upgrade the brakes on here so I have a proper parking brake?

Looks and sounds killer. Great work guys.

Thanks all. I think I may have located a 49 Wayfarer axle in Florida, so I'm currently trying to tie that down and arrange shipping. If it falls through, I'll be onto French lake Auto Parts.

Hi, I am still struggling to get a pair of rear brake drums/hubs for my 1950 Dodge Wayfarer. I had an idea and wondered if it was crazy or not. Is it possible to covert the front brakes to discs and then convert the front brake drums to use on the rear? Any ideas?

Cheers Don

Cheers Bel666, I'll give him a try. Failing that I'm really struggling to get these parts. Does anyone know of an easy axle swap? Or failing that does anyone want to buy a 1950 Wayfarer?

Hi, I'm still struggling to get some replacement hubs/drums. I guess an axle swap may be the way to go, unless anyone else has any great ideas?

Thanks for the advice. I bought the car a couple of months ago from the garage that imported it. They told me that they checked out the brakes, and replaced the front flexi hoses and shoes. And sure enough they had fixed the front, so I believed them but obviously they neglected the rear. Good life lesson!

Unfortunately this occurred when driving and then braking at a junction. A bit hair raising. I had heard a mystery noise that I couldn’t locate when driving the car, and I assumed it was the hand brake rubbing. I’ve only had the car since March and I hadn’t tracked the noise down. I pulled up to the junction yesterday and Bang!, the drum shattered. Terrible grinding and rubbing when I pulled away again. I thought that it would have to be the brakes because of how bad they felt afterwards. I think it may have been cracked for a while and it finally gave up. Thoughts are that the drum may have been over skimmed in the past and this may have weakened it. Just trying to locate a replacement now.

Ah ha. Cheers PA

My rear brake drum, on my 1950 Wayfarer, decided to fall apart today. If you know of any good places to source one, please let me know. BTW what are the springs from that wrap around the outside of the front drums?

Cheers Robin

Hi, The emergency brake isn’t working on my 1950 Dodge Wayfafer. I have adjusted it up but it’s not holding the vehicle. I haven’t stripped it down yet so I’m not familiar with this type of brake. Would I need to replace the Emergency Brake Band or the Emergency Brake Band Lining or both?

Hi, Did you convert to 12V? The start up is so much quicker than mine.

Looks amazing. I might have to pinch those ideas.

Thanks all. It has 2 sunvisors, so I must have a flashy one! I'll take the door cards off and have a look for mountings.

Hi, Did the 1950 Dodge Wayfarer have armrests in the front, as I can't see them in any photos, but it seems odd not to have something to shut the doors by when getting in? Thanks

Very nice