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'49 Ford F3 Question(s)

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by yard man, May 13, 2009.

  1. yard man
    Joined: Jul 19, 2006
    Posts: 97

    yard man
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    Need a little help here. My dad is having a real hard time locating brake drums for his 49' ford F-3. Ive asked many people and called a few places who have given me the run around. Do any of you know a place or places in california , to find brake drums front and rear for this truck. He would like to do a mild restoration, so discs are out of the question.

    Also, If he can't find the drums, he is concidering selling and wonders what the going price is. I know without knowing all the specifics no one can say for sure but a general high and low would be helpful. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
     
  2. '52 F-3
    Joined: Sep 30, 2007
    Posts: 961

    '52 F-3
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    from Central PA

    have you tried asking this question here? http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/

    also, have you considered swapping out the entire rear axle to a newer style 3/4 ton 8-lug Dana 60? there are few that a very similiar width and spring perch location.
     
  3. bobj49f2
    Joined: Jun 1, 2008
    Posts: 1,961

    bobj49f2
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    Check out this post on the FTE site:

    http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/732030-f2-parts-for-an-f3.html

    Your dad could also swap in a newer rear axle from a pre-73 Ford F-250. It would much easier to find parts and you should be able to get better gears for better performance. There also a lot of discussions on the FTE site about rear end swaps.
     
  4. pasadenahotrod
    Joined: Feb 13, 2007
    Posts: 11,775

    pasadenahotrod
    Member
    from Texas

    have you tried:

    Little Dearborn Parts Minneapolis MN
    OR
    Ford Parts SPecialists, JOBLOT Automotive, Quenns, LI, NY
     
  5. bobj49f2
    Joined: Jun 1, 2008
    Posts: 1,961

    bobj49f2
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    The only drums I have been able to find are for the '48-50 F-2s. Job Lot had them listed and also Mac's. LMC lists rear brake drums for F-2, 1948-52 but I think they are incorrect. Ford changed brake styles in late '51 and have different drums. The '48 to early '51 F-3 have a larger drum on the rear and as far as I know, no one sells them new. There has been a lot of guys posting on FTE over the years looking for them.

    Another option is to swap out a rear axle from a same vintage F-2. I'll have the same appearance as the F-3 axle. No one will know it's now the exact stock rear axle. I have a F-2 parts truck sitting in my shop, too bad you're so far away.
     

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