Rumblin Rolf Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Question... anyone having a suggestion for suitable front drumbrakes, approximately 10 - 11" fitting on original tube axle spindels? I use original 16" wheels. Best would be if I could also find a main brakecylinder, two circuit preferably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Why not contact Charlie Ackers at www.rustyhope.com and put on a set of discs using his conversion pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblin Rolf Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Well, discs are surely a brakewise good alternative but... plan is a "1955 period correct" racecar like the Cotton Owens -37 Plym with 331 Hemi (Yes, I will use that engine). Thats the reason for using bigger drumbrakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyDavis Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi,I have a 1938 Dodge D8 coupe that I am updating in the same vein.Bigger drums on the back with a 9 inch Ford rear.I like the stock look and location of the master cylinder.I talked to rustyhope about the front brakes and he said that the sppindle bearing diameter is variable on these cars and would have to be measured before the right parts for the upgrade could be made. I just did the king pins,but neglected to get the info while it was all apart.1965 Ford Econoline van rear is 62" wide.After the spring perches are relocated and angled,I can enjoy the 3.50 gear ratio.what other period parts are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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