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34fordy · 10-29-2015, 04:17 PM

Is it possible to install hubs and drums, front and rear, from a 1940 Ford onto a 1934 Ford with mechanical brakes? If so are there any modifications that must be done? I would like to keep the mechanical brakes.

Thanks, Don

Fred A · 10-29-2015, 04:29 PM

1934 shoes are 1 1/2" X 12". 1935 on they are 1/4" wider. Never tried it. Not a usual fitting. Good Luck: Fred A

Uncle Bob · 10-30-2015, 08:57 AM

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'32-4 spindles are much the same, here's a thread from the HAMB that lays out how it's done; http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...thread.970252/
Dennis and his dad have been doing this kind of swap for years and produce/sell all the pieces to do what he shows.

Sorry, just realized you asked mechanical backing plates, don't think it's been done for the above reasons.

10-29-2015, 04:17 PM	#1
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 822	Drum interchange Is it possible to install hubs and drums, front and rear, from a 1940 Ford onto a 1934 Ford with mechanical brakes? If so are there any modifications that must be done? I would like to keep the mechanical brakes. Thanks, Don

10-29-2015, 04:29 PM	#2
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Drum interchange 1934 shoes are 1 1/2" X 12". 1935 on they are 1/4" wider. Never tried it. Not a usual fitting. Good Luck: Fred A

10-30-2015, 08:57 AM	#3
Uncle Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salado, TX. Posts: 733	Re: Drum interchange Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) '32-4 spindles are much the same, here's a thread from the HAMB that lays out how it's done; http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...thread.970252/ Dennis and his dad have been doing this kind of swap for years and produce/sell all the pieces to do what he shows. Sorry, just realized you asked mechanical backing plates, don't think it's been done for the above reasons. __________________ Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.