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Sorry for the delay getting back... life got in the way :-P To close this out... I got the Quick Performance kit and it worked like a charm....
> A couple things to note, you need to measure the retainer/backing plate bolt pattern. This will tell you some useful information. The shop...
> Could put the spacer on the axle, between the flange and the bearing. Possibly, but then I'd have to think about bearing load since the bearing...
Well, I think I may have found a solution. I talked to one of the folks at Quick Performance, and he said while their kit is designed for a 2.5...
BJR: I was thinking of the possibility of a spacer. The only question would be if the studs are long enough to hold the wheel safely on....
Warren: I've seen the Quick Performance kit, but it looks like it requires a 2.5" offset. I'll give then a call to see if they can help me. Jim:...
Some other things I did discover: it appears the F100always used the 5 on 5.5 pattern and 11" drums except for 1980 where one option had the 5 on...
Well, after a lot of searching, I am still no closer to finding replacement drums. (While drums could possibly be machined to fit, it would leave...
Thank you for the lead on the T-bird drums. They are almost right (same as the ones for the Galaxie I checked out). They are about 1/2 inch too...
Looked at a few early 70s Galaxies and other Ford full size, and they appeared to have a 3+ inch center hole. Way too large. It looks as though...
The biggest rub, pun intended, is finding a drum which will fit flat against the axle and not rub the rim on the backing plate. The drums don't...
> Scroll up to post 4 and check the specs. Did look at them. The depth is listed as 2.45, which if the swept area is too large. The height is...
It is a 9". I've posted some pictures here: https://www.n1vqw.net/1932ford/ Yep. I was pretty sure trucks all(?) had 5 on 5-1/5. So I'm...
I have a (new to me) 1932 Ford Roadster that really wants new rear brake drums. Unfortunately, there are no markings on either drum. I was told...
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