ridges on brake drum ?

[gus gustafson]

1)12" drum 5x5-1/2 , highlighted are ridges (only 1/3 are attached) which prevent rim from mounting correctly ,what use are these ridges ?

2) also have 11 " 5x5-1/2, drums similar,but no nested ridges, with key way,looks like it would take 1-3/4" shoes, what year would these be suited for ?
thk/u. gus

[Kurt in NJ]

balancing weights to balance drum
11" could be model A

[rich b]

Are you trying to mount '35 wires, need to knock The weights off (yeah, I know).

[gus gustafson]

Originally Posted by rich b

Are you trying to mount '35 wires, need to knock The weights off (yeah, I know).

Bingo ,Yes trying to nest 35s , these aren't lead?? ,how are they attached ? so we get out the chisel? thk/u. gus..

[Ggmac]

Save the weights and Mark location . Weigh the removed weights and when you rebalance your tires try adding the same amount in the location you removed them from . Just in case you find it needing way more weight than usual .

[Charlie Stephens]

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Originally Posted by gus gustafson

Bingo ,Yes trying to nest 35s , these aren't lead?? ,how are they attached ? so we get out the chisel? thk/u. gus..

I think I would say they are spot welded on.

Charlie Stephens

[Charlie Stephens]

Remember if you are running early Ford wire wheels you need adapters. They appear to fit without adapters but will probably eventually crack at the lug nut holes. See https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...=1#post1286293

Charlie Stephens

[gus gustafson]

Did chisel them off , big hammer, were spot welded in center, will get them spacers..thk/s for all info..gus.

[redmodelt]

Sending you a PM where to get the spacers in the Portland Oregon area.