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Technical Early Ford brake drums?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by 65standard, Oct 17, 2020.

  1. 65standard
    Joined: Jun 14, 2011
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    603468B0-CACF-4F86-8A99-8A4AE650D281.jpeg 409E4BF4-FBCB-4A4D-BCF4-23D82840DEBD.jpeg Can anyone tell me what two different year brake drums I have. They both were on the front of my 1941 ford car. I believe the top drum is original ‘41 ford but not sure of the other drum? Later Ford?
     
  2. ibarodder
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    I think the top one is early and used a screw in cap , and the bottom one is later ..maybe 46-48.
     
  3. Marty Strode
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    39's were wide 5.
     
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  4. alchemy
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    That statement is a little confusing. When each year drum is ***embled on its corresponding same year hub, then they can be used interchangeably. But you can't mix the drums and hubs up.
     
  5. 65standard
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    Thanks everyone for the information.
     

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