Post to the EFV-8 Forum
Post Classified Ads
Shop the Online Store

User Login

Not Registered Yet? Click Here to Sign Up!

Early Ford V-8 Club Forum

FORUM RULES: Users agree to these Rules when using Forum.

The site administrator reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of the user agreement without prior notice to the user. It is the responsibility of the user to regularly review the terms of this agreement.

The user agrees to the following terms:

All information that you provide to us for your membership is correct.
You will not use your membership to spam, harrass, or exploit other members in any way.
Vulgar, Abusive, Racist and Sexist Language will not be tolerated.
Commercial-type sales postings will not be allowed.
No mass posting or flooding of the boards is allowed.
No Advertising of parts or cars; no Ebay or business/commercial ads (please use the "Classified" for ads Wanted or For Sale).
VIEWING MULTIPLE TOPICS ON SCREEN: You can choose to see more than 10 Topics at a time ... Log In and choose "Preferences" from the top bar on the Forum page. Scroll down and Change the "Default Topics Returned" parameter to 25 or 50, and save the changes. Since this setting is stored in your browser 'cookies' (if enabled), it seems to use that stored value even if you are not logged in. So, if you use a PC that you haven't logged into the forum from, the setting still seem to remain at the default.
EXTERNAL PHOTO LINKS ON FORUM: You can still use external photo links in your posts on the new forum. They follow the rules of any link in that they have to have the URL link qualified down to the full image file name (example: .jpg). The links will open in a new browser window, the same as an uploaded image attached to a post. Since an image attachment to any post does not display inline with the post, the results are the same. You can use multiple external links within a post. This link is from photos on a site from Don Clink's 'Deuce@75' albums:

http://donclink.com/deuce_75_1/images/dscn2950.jpg

Using links from photo sites such as Photobucket can help in "size" issue with uploaded attachment files. For best viewing in web browsers, photos should be around the 800x600 pixel range, and probably not more than 1024x768. Most cameras today store HUGE jpg image files, as the default settings are in the 7, 8, 10, and 12Mb image sizes. The image files that are then attached are very large, and the browser can't display the full image size without using the scroll bars. Use the re-sizing functions of your photo editing software to reduce the image to 800x600, which reduces the file sixe and the image load time in the browser. Don uses Google's free Picassa3 software, which is an excellent photo management product. All of the photo albums of the Deuce, Grand National, and Auburn that are links on the NORG site were built using Picassa's web creation functions. And it's free? (THANKS to Don Clink for the info!)
HOW DO I SHOW MY EMAIL ADDRESS ALONG WITH MY USERNAME? You can LogIn on the Forum, and select PREFERENCES. On this page Members can add optional information such as their City,State, Country; Occupation; Hobbies: list a Homepage; list AOL Instant Messanger Handle; Signature; "Make Email Address viewable to others;" and even change the number of Default Topics shown on a page. WHEN others click on your profile, they will see this information.

EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Outside diameter of 1940-47 passemger break drum

Reply to Discussion | New Discussion

<< previous || next >>

Posted By

Discussion Topic: Outside diameter of 1940-47 passemger break drum -- page: 1 2

1936TWC

04-14-2020 @ 12:14 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 86
Joined: Oct 2009

This message was edited by 1936TWC on 4-14-20 @ 12:15 PM

1936TWC

04-14-2020 @ 12:11 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 86
Joined: Oct 2009

Outside diameter is 12.75 inches

trjford8

04-04-2020 @ 10:21 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 4356
Joined: Oct 2009

Unfortunately I don't have one to measure. Can you go to the auto parts store and measure one of their drums? You will probably have to buy new drums any way so measure those that you will have to use.

1936TWC

04-03-2020 @ 1:14 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 86
Joined: Oct 2009

What would outside diameter of a F1 11 inch drum be? Trying to setup desired rim with brake drums. Did purchase 1953 front backing plates.

This message was edited by 1936TWC on 4-3-20 @ 1:15 PM

1936TWC

02-25-2020 @ 11:35 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 86
Joined: Oct 2009

Thanks for this. I will post some follow up questions soon.

trjford8

02-23-2020 @ 1:51 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 4356
Joined: Oct 2009

They show up at swap meets periodically. You can buy new drums, so all you need are the hubs and backing plates. You will use the 53-56 F-100s. Many F-100 owners have converted to discs so the parts are out there. You might call some of the early F-100 parts suppliers as they may have some that were taken off pickups. Also check your area for salvage yards that deal in older model cars and pickups. All the internal parts for the brakes can be obtained at most auto parts stores.
You will need to change the inner bearing and seal for the conversion to the early spindles. You will use the Koyo roller bearing #14116 and National seal # 473440. You will also have to chamfer the inner race of the bearing so it properly fits the spindle. you will also have to slightly notch the top of the spindle to clear the brake hose fitting. You regular master cylinder will work just fine.

1936TWC

02-22-2020 @ 9:52 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 86
Joined: Oct 2009

Any idea where I could find F100 front backing plates? Thanks

1931 Flamingo

02-01-2020 @ 6:34 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 396
Joined: Nov 2019

For the conversion, go over to the HAMB or the Barn, you might get detailed instructions or even part numbers.
Paul in CT

1936TWC

01-31-2020 @ 12:38 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 86
Joined: Oct 2009

Thanks for the reply. I am investigating parts for F100 conversion. Ant pictures of front brake setup? Trying to find the right combination of parts for my project.

CharlieStephens

01-30-2020 @ 10:29 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 922
Joined: Oct 2009

I like the look of the wide 5 rims, what rims are you considering? If I wanted a non stock rim it would be the '40-'48 Ford and the problem would go away. You should also try posting your question on HAMB: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forums/the-hokey-ass-message-board.5/

Charlie Stephens

This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 1-30-20 @ 10:47 AM

<< previous || next >>

PAGE: 1 2

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED USER AND BE LOGGED IN TO POST (and reply to) messages in this forum. If you are a first time user, please click the CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT in the masthead above to register and Log In. After that, all you do is LOG IN to enjoy using this site.

DISCLAIMER: The V-8 Club does no independent testing of any of the opinions, thoughts or suggestions presented in the website on the Forum, in the Tech Tips section, or any section. A reader should consider the website to be a forum wherein differing solutions to a particular set of circumstances may be discussed. Ultimately, the selection of an item for an individual's vehicle must be based upon the independent study of the vehicle owner in consultation with people in the hobby and restoration experts.

Early Ford V-8 Club Forum

Merchandise Questions

Membership Questions