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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,199
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Cast-iron brake drum fit

Yep, I'd think so. Several shops have told me to to bring them right down ... but when I showed up with the assemblies they acted like cows looking at a new gate!

So far I haven't been able to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,199
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Cast-iron brake drum fit

Yep, I'd think so. Several shops have told me to to bring them right down ... but when I showed up with the assemblies they acted like cows looking at a new gate!

So far I haven't been able to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,199
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Cast-iron brake drum fit

Charlie Stephens ... in So Cal ... or anyone else ... ? It's sunny but chilly day at the top of the Cajon Pass.

Just got a set of front hub/drum assemblies and they measure out to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,199
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Cast-iron brake drum fit

Charlie Stephens ... in So Cal ... or anyone else in the area ... ? It's sunny but chilly day at the top of the Cajon Pass.

Just got a set of front hub/drum assemblies and they measure out to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,604
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Brakes quiz!! ID the mistery system.

Business addresses on old catalogs ... ads in old car mags ... and Google Earth! Great stuff!

Thanks to all who followed on with comments about JCW, et al.

I enjoy finding these addresses and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2019, 11:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,604
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Brakes quiz!! ID the mistery system.

Cool!! Thanks for the responses ... one and all.


I believe that Mr Conway stepped up and gets the first "Thanks!" ... and has accepted the burden of forever being in my "debt" ... (always...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,327
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Replacing only the main leaf spring with a new one?

M2M,


My bad. I see that it wasn't you ... but another member who made that comment.


Please disregard my opinion and experience, for as a junior member, it is fitting that I defer to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,327
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Replacing only the main leaf spring with a new one?

M2M.


In addressing your question, it seems that I overlooked that you stated that your car had been in constant usage 24/7/365 for the past 90 years.



My apologies for stating my opinion...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,604
Posted By Rusty Sills
Brakes quiz!! ID the mistery system.

Mystery brake set up. It works well ... in my estimation. Just doing some maintenance.

A respected, knowledgeable brake guru has noted having seen it before, but could not identify it's origins....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,327
Posted By Rusty Sills
Re: Replacing only the main leaf spring with a new one?

I presume you are seeking a 'real' answer to your specific question. So I provide the following with an assumption (since you didn't say) that you are not working on a 100 point restoration ......
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