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Popeye31 · 05-05-2015, 09:50 AM

Im looking to get some brakes for a 35-36 ford 3/4 ton dully front and back where is the best place to get them.

JSeery · 05-05-2015, 10:27 AM

What style are you wanting, the Bendix or the Lockheed? Then original or reproduction? Or are you looking for original mechanical brakes?

GB SISSON · 05-05-2015, 10:46 AM

You must have a 1 1/2 ton. Or maybe a 1/2 ton converted to dual wheels. Great big lugs, 20" wheels with 5 on 8" lug pattern or car/pickup hubs with 5 on 5 1/2? The one ton didn't appear until '38 and I think the 3/4 ton right after. The tonner has 5 lugs on 6 7/8", but no dually wheels were available AFAIK. Pictures?

Bob C · 05-05-2015, 10:47 AM

Didn't know they made a 3/4 ton in 35-36.

Bob

Popeye31 · 05-07-2015, 08:20 PM

Here is a pic tell me what im working on. it has mechanical brakes

Popeye31 · 05-07-2015, 08:21 PM

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bbook · 05-07-2015, 10:28 PM

It is a 1936 Ford 1.5 ton. If the shoes are good, many big truck shops can reline them for you. I have also seen linings on eBay. On the other hand, considering the load you are carrying, you may want to consider a conversion to hydraulic.

GB SISSON · 05-07-2015, 11:17 PM

I have never seen kits to convert big trucks to juice brakes, but from the looks of things it shouldn't be too hard to use brake parts from a '39 or newer to do a conversion. Last winter I completely went through a '47 two ton and have it set up for hauling heavy loads. I sold my '37 1 1/2 ton when I was finished with the '47. Not sure if that was easier than converting the '37 to juice brakes, but I got a booster and a 2 speed eaton rear at the same time. That's a beautiful truck you are working on. Is it yours?

Popeye31 · 05-09-2015, 09:26 AM

No its a friend of mine he sells crapes out of it at all the festivals here in New Orleans. Do yall know anywhere I can get brakes already lined for the truck . he uses it on a daily basis. and doesn't want any down time for taking the brakes off to have them relined.

bbook · 05-10-2015, 01:25 PM

Try All Ford Parts, 800-532-1932, allfordparts.com. I don't see any big truck shoes with linings in their online catalogue, but it is worth checking with them, as they are better than most for big truck parts.

05-05-2015, 09:50 AM	#1
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes Im looking to get some brakes for a 35-36 ford 3/4 ton dully front and back where is the best place to get them. __________________ Live your dreams

05-05-2015, 10:27 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes What style are you wanting, the Bendix or the Lockheed? Then original or reproduction? Or are you looking for original mechanical brakes?

05-05-2015, 10:46 AM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,942	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes You must have a 1 1/2 ton. Or maybe a 1/2 ton converted to dual wheels. Great big lugs, 20" wheels with 5 on 8" lug pattern or car/pickup hubs with 5 on 5 1/2? The one ton didn't appear until '38 and I think the 3/4 ton right after. The tonner has 5 lugs on 6 7/8", but no dually wheels were available AFAIK. Pictures? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-05-2015, 10:47 AM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes Didn't know they made a 3/4 ton in 35-36. Bob

05-07-2015, 08:21 PM	#6
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) oops clicked twice __________________ Live your dreams

05-07-2015, 10:28 PM	#7
bbook Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 84	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes It is a 1936 Ford 1.5 ton. If the shoes are good, many big truck shops can reline them for you. I have also seen linings on eBay. On the other hand, considering the load you are carrying, you may want to consider a conversion to hydraulic.

05-07-2015, 11:17 PM	#8
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,942	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes I have never seen kits to convert big trucks to juice brakes, but from the looks of things it shouldn't be too hard to use brake parts from a '39 or newer to do a conversion. Last winter I completely went through a '47 two ton and have it set up for hauling heavy loads. I sold my '37 1 1/2 ton when I was finished with the '47. Not sure if that was easier than converting the '37 to juice brakes, but I got a booster and a 2 speed eaton rear at the same time. That's a beautiful truck you are working on. Is it yours? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-09-2015, 09:26 AM	#9
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes No its a friend of mine he sells crapes out of it at all the festivals here in New Orleans. Do yall know anywhere I can get brakes already lined for the truck . he uses it on a daily basis. and doesn't want any down time for taking the brakes off to have them relined. __________________ Live your dreams

05-10-2015, 01:25 PM	#10
bbook Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 84	Re: 35-36 truck 3/4 ton brakes Try All Ford Parts, 800-532-1932, allfordparts.com. I don't see any big truck shoes with linings in their online catalogue, but it is worth checking with them, as they are better than most for big truck parts.