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Model51 · 07-08-2023, 07:38 PM

Nice car! Hope you consider joining the Northern Virginia Regional Group of the Early Ford V8 Club www.nvrg.org. We have members in Fredericksburg and lots of folks with experience on 1935 Fords and a good source of information for troubleshooting and even parts. We have monthly meetings in Fairfax and one member drives up from Fredericksburg so you could carpool.

ndnchf · 07-08-2023, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Model51

Nice car! Hope you consider joining the Northern Virginia Regional Group of the Early Ford V8 Club www.nvrg.org. We have members in Fredericksburg and lots of folks with experience on 1935 Fords and a good source of information for troubleshooting and even parts. We have monthly meetings in Fairfax and one member drives up from Fredericksburg so you could carpool.

Thanks for the invite. I think you are referring to Terry who drives up from Fredericksburg. He and I are old friends.
Steve

Model51 · 07-08-2023, 10:16 PM

Steve,
You are correct. Terry is a great guy. It would be great to have you join us. They guys in the club have been a great help to me with my 1935 truck.
Dave

ndnchf · 07-09-2023, 12:15 PM

Mechanucal brake question. The car stops very well and straight, no pulling, but has some excess pedal travel. So brake adjustent is on my to-do list. I looked at the backing plates expecting to see a protruding adjuster like my model A has. But no, just the threaded hole. All 4 wheels are this way. Can anyone explain this? Was it some kind of modifcation? Internal self adjusters?

Model51 · 07-09-2023, 01:50 PM

Like you, I would expect to find a square adjuster shaft protruding from the backing plate. I guess you may have to take on wheel and brake drum off to see what you have.

petehoovie · 07-09-2023, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ndnchf

Mechanucal brake question. The car stops very well and straight, no pulling, but has some excess pedal travel. So brake adjustent is on my to-do list. I looked at the backing plates expecting to see a protruding adjuster like my model A has. But no, just the threaded hole. All 4 wheels are this way. Can anyone explain this? Was it some kind of modifcation? Internal self adjusters?

alanwoodieman · 07-09-2023, 02:15 PM

brake shoe equalizers?

ndnchf · 07-09-2023, 05:18 PM

I'm wondering if somebody left the adjusting wedges out because the new brake linings were too thick to get the drums on. Seems rather extreme and not consistent with overall quality of the car. Regardless, the car stops very well.

V8ER · 07-09-2023, 07:06 PM

It is highly likely that the car is equipped with "floaters" or equalizers, which is why it stops so well.

Seth Swoboda · 07-10-2023, 09:48 AM

Nice car. I have a Model A as well. You'll find out the early V8's are a much nicer driving car and more enjoyable than the Model A's. Although I like them both.

ndnchf · 07-10-2023, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by V8ER

It is highly likely that the car is equipped with "floaters" or equalizers, which is why it stops so well.

That may be the case, But I have Ted's floaters on the front of my model A. It still has adjusters, they are just a little different. This car has none.

Brian · 07-12-2023, 05:19 AM

There is a style of aftermarket floater conversion that uses a star wheel adjuster accessible through that hole the square adjustment protruded from

ndnchf · 07-12-2023, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian

There is a style of aftermarket floater conversion that uses a star wheel adjuster accessible through that hole the square adjustment protruded from

Someone else mentioned the same thing to me last night. I'll check it out tonight. I hope that is the case, Do you know who made them? - thanks.

Steve

Terry,OH · 07-12-2023, 11:33 AM

The original style adjusters are removed for the installation of brake equalizers AKA Floaters. simple one or two notch adjustment should bring the pedal higher.

petehoovie · 07-12-2023, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry,OH

The original style adjusters are removed for the installation of brake equalizers AKA Floaters. simple one or two notch adjustment should bring the pedal higher.

ndnchf · 07-12-2023, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry,OH

The original style adjusters are removed for the installation of brake equalizers AKA Floaters. simple one or two notch adjustment should bring the pedal higher.

Excellent - thanks for the instructions 😀

ndnchf · 07-12-2023, 06:40 PM

Indeed it does have floaters and star type adjusters in place of the wedges. I got the fronts adjusted tonight. Tomorrow I'll work on the rear. Thanks guys.

petehoovie · 07-12-2023, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ndnchf

Indeed it does have floaters and star type adjusters in place of the wedges. I got the fronts adjusted tonight. Tomorrow I'll work on the rear. Thanks guys.

Dennisfly · 07-14-2023, 06:04 AM

Steve,

Nice looking car. I too have a Model A and a 35 and live at Lake Anna. I've had the 35 for about a year. If you haven't already seen it, here is an interesting video about another Virginia 1935: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TGe97L7RUs&t=90s Maybe we could meet for coffee sometime.

Dennis

ndnchf · 07-14-2023, 06:31 AM

Hi Dennis - sure, I'd love to get together. I'll send you a PM.

I got the brakes adjusted last night. I'll test drive it tomorrow and make final adjustments.

07-08-2023, 07:38 PM	#21
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 529	Re: New to me '35 Fordor Nice car! Hope you consider joining the Northern Virginia Regional Group of the Early Ford V8 Club www.nvrg.org. We have members in Fredericksburg and lots of folks with experience on 1935 Fords and a good source of information for troubleshooting and even parts. We have monthly meetings in Fairfax and one member drives up from Fredericksburg so you could carpool. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

07-08-2023, 10:16 PM	#23
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 529	Re: New to me '35 Fordor Steve, You are correct. Terry is a great guy. It would be great to have you join us. They guys in the club have been a great help to me with my 1935 truck. Dave __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

07-09-2023, 01:50 PM	#25
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 529	Re: New to me '35 Fordor Like you, I would expect to find a square adjuster shaft protruding from the backing plate. I guess you may have to take on wheel and brake drum off to see what you have. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

07-09-2023, 02:15 PM	#27
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,965	Re: New to me '35 Fordor brake shoe equalizers?

07-09-2023, 05:18 PM	#28
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 765	Re: New to me '35 Fordor I'm wondering if somebody left the adjusting wedges out because the new brake linings were too thick to get the drums on. Seems rather extreme and not consistent with overall quality of the car. Regardless, the car stops very well.

07-09-2023, 07:06 PM	#29
V8ER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 403	Re: New to me '35 Fordor It is highly likely that the car is equipped with "floaters" or equalizers, which is why it stops so well.

07-10-2023, 09:48 AM	#30
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: New to me '35 Fordor Nice car. I have a Model A as well. You'll find out the early V8's are a much nicer driving car and more enjoyable than the Model A's. Although I like them both.

07-12-2023, 05:19 AM	#32
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,835	Re: New to me '35 Fordor There is a style of aftermarket floater conversion that uses a star wheel adjuster accessible through that hole the square adjustment protruded from __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

07-14-2023, 06:31 AM	#40
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 765	Re: New to me '35 Fordor Hi Dennis - sure, I'd love to get together. I'll send you a PM. I got the brakes adjusted last night. I'll test drive it tomorrow and make final adjustments.