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11-09-2012, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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LATE Open Window Front BRAKE DRUMS
Just got my first ever late 1931 Front brake drum with the open windows, same style as the 1932 Fords had. What is the history on them? Bob
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11-09-2012, 08:13 PM | #2 |
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Re: LATE Open Window Front BRAKE DRUMS
J C whitney sold a bunch of those for years and years. They are Fords better idea as they were cast iron and ventilated somewhat.
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11-09-2012, 09:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: LATE Open Window Front BRAKE DRUMS
J Fraklin, I have never heard that before. I'm guessing that they were 11", aftermarket, and not Production hold overs? I have some old JC Whitney’s and Warshowskies (sp?) catalogues. I'll have to give them a peruse. I’ve been looking for a set for some time.
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11-09-2012, 09:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: LATE Open Window Front BRAKE DRUMS
I have a set on my 29 tudor. They are a big improvement over the steel ones I took off. I have another set for my coupe. I also have a set of 32 drums, which are larger, but dont have the backing plates.
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11-10-2012, 09:54 AM | #5 |
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Re: LATE Open Window Front BRAKE DRUMS
Vince, would you know where the slang term "Rocky Mountain drums" came from on these units or why people called them that? The Rocky Mtn Brake Co never manufactured these or supplied them did they??
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11-10-2012, 11:31 AM | #6 |
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11-10-2012, 05:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: LATE Open Window Front BRAKE DRUMS
I have heard the vintage Model T aftermarket drums called Rocky Mountian. I think its just a carryover from them.
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If I had an A400 with a C crankshaft I'd want Rocky Mountain brakes to help stop it. Bob
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There are accessory T brakes with that namesake however they do NOT look like nor do they operate like Model A/B brakes so I personally do not think comparing the two is has any significance. I too remember them as you do but I was curious how those became the 'Rocky Mountains'. |
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