Buick drum instalation

[Grinchboy]

Hi just to make sure
to instal buick front drum on a 40 ford we need 46-47-48 hubs ?

[Mr. Will]

Originally Posted by Grinchboy

Hi just to make sure
to instal buick front drum on a 40 ford we need 46-47-48 hubs ?

Or you can go this route.


https://www.peteandjakes.com/parts/p...earings-seals/

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Grinchboy

Hi just to make sure
to instal buick front drum on a 40 ford we need 46-47-48 hubs ?

Heck, I put Buick drums on my '40 coupe using '70 - '77 Camaro disc brake hubs separated from the rotors, mainly because I wanted to run the Chevy bolt pattern. Click the link BELOW for a comprehensive look at how, and WHY this was all done, including umpteen dozen pictures showing virtually every step of the machining process.


https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/.../#post-5303550


Coop

[Grinchboy]

thanks nice work
but im looking for info if i use stock ford spindle

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Grinchboy

thanks nice work
but im looking for info if i use stock ford spindle

Just so that you know, these are mounted on stock 1940 Ford spindles utilizing only the spacers/adapters to put discs on stock Ford spindles, sold by all of the normal suppliers.

Coop


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[Krylon32]

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I've done quite a few of these over the years first with 46-48 hubs and recently with the Pete & Jake's hubs. Either way works good.

[Andy]

I have only used the 46-48 hubs. They position the drums so the shoes are in the right place. They also have wide flanges so the wheels are supported if using Ford 5 1/2 pattern. The Buick drum mounting surface is not wide enough to do so.
The drum needs to carefully be centered when cutting the center. You will not need to re-balance if done right.
Do not cut any of the iron liner. Just relieve the alum.

[Grinchboy]

ok good so im looking for 46-47-48 front hubs

[rich b]

Originally Posted by Grinchboy

Hi just to make sure
to instal buick front drum on a 40 ford we need 46-47-48 hubs ?

There are a couple styles of the '46-'48 outside flange hubs. I prefer the one that is totally flat on the drum side as I drill and tap the bolt pattern in the hub and use 1/2-20 gr8 tap bolts for studs.