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Buick front backing plates a no-go..

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Rocky, Nov 21, 2003.

  1. I'm looking for either a drawing that is usable or someone that is selling the adapters. This is valuable in if we can get it.
     
  2. evans32
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    We ,@ Seabright hotrods, modified a set of 40 ford backing plates to accept buick 12 x 2.5 self energizing brakes. See at seabrighthotrods.com under parts.
     
  3. DD COOPMAN
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    Obviously, a lot of thought AND execution went into your finished backing plates...beautiful! Would love to see a pic of the finished, back side of the backing plate. Really nice! DD[​IMG]
     
  4. Ricci32
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    I have a pair of what the old time racers call openn spider backing plates bolts to a ford spindle uses buick shoes and wheel cylinders to a frankland safety hub with a buick drum attached think they would work.
     
  5. DD COOPMAN
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    Heck, I'd love to see a pic or two of these, too. Some interesting stuff goin' on here today, guys. DD
     
  6. evans32
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    Here's the back side of the 40 ford backing plate with buick brakes. These were later chromed.
     

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  7. DD COOPMAN
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    Damn, that is nice. A guy would really have to be payin' attention to realize that those are different than the way Henry sent them out the door. Really appreciate ya takin' the time to find and post the pic. DD
     

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