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Originally Posted by Trojan
Thanks V8Coopman for the info re 1/2 Ton brake drums. I'm afraid my fronts are already
way over. I didn't know about their rarity so I think I'll buy some repos.
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Trojan .....For your own good, purchase ONLY the MT Car Products (also going by the name "Boling Bros.") reproduction drums. They are the ONLY repro drums out there that nobody has had any problems with. Speedway offers some repro drums that look VERY similar for about a $30 savings, but there have been several folks complaining about 'balance' and 'out-of-round' problems with those on occasion. The MT drums are bullet-proof, and the quality is obvious once you see them. In addition, one of our FordBarn regular members
(Krylon32) owns "Cornhuskers Rod & Custom". His name is Gary Mussman, and is a dealer for the MT (Boling Bros.) brake system parts. Gary will give FordBarn members a 10% discount on such parts. His web site:
http://myflatheadford.com/business-d...d-and-customs/
To utilize the "MT Products" drums, you'll need to cut the swage holding each original wheel stud into the stock drum/hub assembly. You'll ream the five holes to 0.600" in the hubs and replace with specific Dorman #610-234 studs. When the time comes, we can explain the exact procedure to SAFELY separate the old drums from the hubs. "MT Products" (Boling Bros.) web site below. NOTE that even though they are called "Lincoln style", they are precisely the drums you want. DD
http://www.bolingbrothers.com/lincoln-style-drum/
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