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bjk2dr

09-06-2020 11:26 AM

1939 to 1940 brake conversion

Thanks to all who replied. My '39 has the "WIDE FIVE." My goal is to set the car up with 1940 & later wheels & hubs. The replies I have received will be very helpful for me to do the conversion with not too much trouble.
Thank You all again!!

Automotive Stud

09-09-2020 09:51 AM

Re: 1939 to 1940 brake conversion

You are going to need a set of 40-48 brake drums. They should be bolt on and go.

JSeery

09-09-2020 01:05 PM

Re: 1939 to 1940 brake conversion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Automotive Stud (Post 1929420)

You are going to need a set of 40-48 brake drums. They should be bolt on and go.

Made the same error I did! The wide-5 bolt pattern is in the hub (39s are still the wide-5 pattern), it will take a hub and drum replacement.

Automotive Stud

09-09-2020 02:19 PM

Re: 1939 to 1940 brake conversion

Since the hubs are not generally removed from the drum under normal circumstances I was considering it as a unit, but you are correct, he will need the hubs also.

19Fordy

09-09-2020 02:26 PM

Re: 1939 to 1940 brake conversion

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If it's within your budget try MT Products for drums and hubs. Use your old bearings as the new repro bearings are of dubious quality.

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