Can I get some help? Brake drum (axle) retainers.

[Mart]

Gents, I'm going to make some axle retainers.

If someone has a pair to hand could you help me with the five dimensions on the picture please?

A = Depth front to rear overall.
B = Width.
C = Height
D = Material thickness.
E = Height of spacer.

I can work in metric or imperial, whatever is easiest for you.

Thanks in advance.

Mart.

[Mart]

Thanks for looking, Guys, I have been supplied with some dimensions.

I've actually already made one, but just wanted to check it against the commercially available ones.

Mine is possibly a little thin, so I've ordered some material to make some more. I'll probably make a few extra pairs for sale here in then UK.

Cheers.

[corvette8n]

I hope you post a video of making them and the installation, I always enjoy watching them.

[Bored&Stroked]

The ones I have on my 32 Cabriolet are made out of 3/16 thick material. On the top part (that goes over the drum, they used a piece of a large pipe - such that the radius is concentric with the brake drum radius. Makes the brackets look a lot nicer.

[Mart]

Thanks guys. I have a plan in mind now. Just waiting on the material.

[40cpe]

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Just a FYI, I have some commercially made brackets on my '38. They worked fine with 5" wide 15" wheels. I changed the rear wheels to 5.5 x 15" and they rubbed the brackets in the "A" dimension on Mart's picture. I removed about 1/2" from the corner on each side with a grinder for clearance.

[supereal]

For those without the equipment, skill, or interest in making rear drum retainers, they are available for 39-48 cars, and 39-47 pickups at C&G (800/266-0470) as item number 91A-2215. They mount by use of the wheel cylinder bolts. Hardware and spacers are included.

[flatheadmurre]

And if you want them for half the price C&G takes check out speedway motors...
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Early...iner,1981.html