9 inch Ford drum problem

I have a 1957-1959 Ford wagon rearend , It has 11 x 2 drums with 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern , I cant find drums , does anyone know of a drum that will work for a reasonable price .

 

master power power brakes makes a up grade kit for the small bearing rear end. Pricy yea but comes compleat.

 

I thought I had found some on a 80's something Ford Ranger, not the ranger you think of today this is a full size truck like an F 150 it has 5 on 4.5 bolt circle, when I ordered from Oriellys they were 5 on 5.5 not 4.5 like they were suppose to be. I had to get them fro MP brakes and Currie has a multi-bolt drum for the same set up

 

I see them on EBay.

 

I just bought a new pair but they're not cheap here in Canada. Close to $100 each

 

They are listed new on eBay for the 57 to 59 wagons and rancheros for $99.00 each.

 

I used some off a 1971 galaxie 500 had to use the 57 backing blates 1971 brake shoes wheel cylinders and hardware.

 

Bought some last year from local Carquest Auto. Cost $97.00 each.

 

Not to hijack but has anyone found a source for the 1 3/4 inch wide ones? I didn't have any trouble coming up with 2s.

 

Yeah, I did the same a few years back.
Went to my local brake guy and he ordered them in, but not cheap, but it sure is nice to have stock sized drums to work with...

Used them on my f100 project;

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366906

 

Just got a pair at Kanter,100$ apiece.

 

if you can get the 5.5 ones cheaper, just redrill the bolt pattern

 

I had the same problem with a '57 rear i bought without drums, for obvious reasons, i found that i think it was 52-53 merc had 11x2" drums, i found a set all ready to go on ebay for about $50 including shipping

 

Mac's has them for 119
http://macsautoparts.com/1949-59-fo...hero-b7a-1126-a/camid/F50/cp/JS0R3CHL1082610/

I'm wondering if a guy couldn't take a 11x2-1/4 drum and stick it on a brake lathe and cut a quarter inch off the lip on the back and have it work. You might have to do a bit more t******* with the brake lathe to get it to clear the backing plate lip but someone with a brake lathe and a junk drum could sure do some experimenting.