Early '28 Tudor - brakes/hubs/wheels replacement

[meteorpete]

Been on this site for some time and I just had to get myself a Model A. It is a very early ’28 Tudor Sedan that I picked up in Saskatchewan and trailered 2400km (1500mi) back home. Had no idea that it was an early model or what the heck that even meant when I saw the car in person, but I am very pleased to have it.

Have learned a ton about “early production” and “AR” since I brought it home but now am facing a few “AR” related challenges as I begin the work of getting it back on the road.

The challenge is brakes/hubs/wheels. I want to retain the mechanical brakes and I want to replace the shoes/drums/hubs.

It being an early car, the parking brake is on the left side and it does not have separate brake shoes for the parking brake.

It appears that this car currently wears “non AR” front drums and “AR” rear drums based on photos I compared my drums with. Also, I want to remove the 21” spokes and use ’32, 18” Ford spokes on the car.

I got some great info from Snyders but don’t want to hassle them much further until I educate myself a little more. Seems I can use front drums and brakes all around (and can obtain all the parts I need except the unique cross shaft)? But what about the hubs? Will a later rear hub fit on my rear axles and work with a later front drum?

At the risk of confusing myself more than I already am I think I will leave this here. Any and all information that can be provided will be much appreciated!