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telase · 10-07-2010, 12:38 AM

I would like to go from mechanicals to hydraulics on the front axle of a 1935 1 1/2 ton truck...
would the backing plates and drums off of a say 48 to 55 large truck work on the 35 spindles?
what would be the best and simplest way to go?

would like to build a dependable and very usable 35 work truck with late model engine tranny and rear end, maybe even power steering ,
has anyone been down this road?
thanks
Telase

J Franklin · 10-07-2010, 01:20 AM

It looks like the wrong road to me. It will take all the fun out of owning a 1935 Ford truck. They can be, and always were, very dependable and useful trucks as is. But it is your money.

Mike in Mass · 10-07-2010, 03:55 AM

GO FOR IT TELASE If Henry didn,t want us to change things ,he would have welded all the nuts !

Barlea · 10-07-2010, 06:08 PM

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New linings are still available for the mechanical brakes. The lining area is huge on these trucks and they stop beautifully year after year if set up properly. I'm far from being a fanatic about keeping old Fords absolutely original, but I wouldn't change anything on mine. ..B.

10-07-2010, 12:38 AM	#1
telase Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2	1935 1 1/2 ton truck front brakes I would like to go from mechanicals to hydraulics on the front axle of a 1935 1 1/2 ton truck... would the backing plates and drums off of a say 48 to 55 large truck work on the 35 spindles? what would be the best and simplest way to go? would like to build a dependable and very usable 35 work truck with late model engine tranny and rear end, maybe even power steering , has anyone been down this road? thanks Telase Last edited by telase; 10-07-2010 at 12:51 AM.

10-07-2010, 01:20 AM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,587	Re: 1935 1 1/2 ton truck front brakes It looks like the wrong road to me. It will take all the fun out of owning a 1935 Ford truck. They can be, and always were, very dependable and useful trucks as is. But it is your money.

10-07-2010, 03:55 AM	#3
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 885	Re: 1935 1 1/2 ton truck front brakes GO FOR IT TELASE If Henry didn,t want us to change things ,he would have welded all the nuts !

10-07-2010, 06:08 PM	#4
Barlea Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Central Alberta Posts: 441	Re: 1935 1 1/2 ton truck front brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) New linings are still available for the mechanical brakes. The lining area is huge on these trucks and they stop beautifully year after year if set up properly. I'm far from being a fanatic about keeping old Fords absolutely original, but I wouldn't change anything on mine. ..B.