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Smitty · 11-03-2015, 09:00 AM

I have heard that 35 Ford wheels on a Model A require a spacer to properly fit the A brake drums. These are new cast iron drums.

Thanks, Steve

Tim B. · 11-03-2015, 09:16 AM

They bolt right on. Spacer is only needed if you have converted to early V8 hydraulics. Tim

V4F · 11-03-2015, 10:42 AM

they just fit . I have '42 hyd brakes on "A" spindles & they bolt on .......

Charlie Stephens · 11-03-2015, 11:35 AM

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Previous posts are correct but here is the illustration: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t.../#post-8330045 You should be able to see the humps or a ring on your drums.

Charlie Stephens

11-03-2015, 09:00 AM	#1
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 753	35 Ford Wire Wheels I have heard that 35 Ford wheels on a Model A require a spacer to properly fit the A brake drums. These are new cast iron drums. Thanks, Steve

11-03-2015, 09:16 AM	#2
Tim B. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 162	Re: 35 Ford Wire Wheels They bolt right on. Spacer is only needed if you have converted to early V8 hydraulics. Tim

11-03-2015, 10:42 AM	#3
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: 35 Ford Wire Wheels they just fit . I have '42 hyd brakes on "A" spindles & they bolt on ....... __________________ V4f

11-03-2015, 11:35 AM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: 35 Ford Wire Wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Previous posts are correct but here is the illustration: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t.../#post-8330045 You should be able to see the humps or a ring on your drums. Charlie Stephens