question wide fives what years?

Whats the history of Wide Five style bolt pattern on Fords?

What year did the backing plates change from bolt to pin style shoe pivots?

Thanks to all who can help!

 

Wide Fives were introduced in 1936 and were used until 1939......not sure aout the change in the backing lates......1937 maybe?

Brucie

 

I just found out that 36 drums have a longer snout than the 37-39.
If you are running juicxe brakes, 48 backing plates, 48 spindels the 37-39 front drums are the choice set up, 36 are too long and will not allow you to thread on your spindle nut.

 

Wide 5s were in use after '39...........on trucks. I have a '42-46 (not sure exactly, yet) truck with wide 5's all around.

Tim D.

 

The brake backing plates are 39-41 and 42 to 48

 

Thanks to all for the great and very helpful info!