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Old 11-01-2019, 11:52 PM   #1
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Hi guys Is any one making the old style weld / bolt on rear drum retainer . I’m running original brakes on a 34 ? .The little bolt on brackets won’t work . I guess I could make up some that would bolt to the backing plate. Any thoughts ?
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Old 11-02-2019, 02:05 AM   #2
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I don't believe that the old style weld / bolt on rear drum retainer will fit over the drum as the wheel bearings bearings were larger in '34 (I think through '36). I am running what you are talking about with my '40 brakes in a '32. Please post your solution as I also have a stock '32 and a Model A that would be candidates.

Maybe an ad in the "wanted" section would turn up an old set.

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Old 11-02-2019, 06:00 AM   #3
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This can some what easily be replicated with a few steel rings and short pieces of tubing. I wish I had photos handy to show examples. But if you can find the later design it should make sense. Just change to the larger early dimensions.

here is a simple drawing...
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Old 11-02-2019, 08:36 AM   #4
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While original safety hubs turn up from time to time on the auction place; @SUHRsc idea in the previous post looks good and not too tough to make.
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Old 11-03-2019, 02:51 PM   #5
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Thanks for you replies , Charlie yes I need to do my Model A as well , SUHRsc I like your idea , I don’t have access to lathe at the moment , will definitely go that way in the future . I have decided to to go the bolt on bracket way , with a slightly different bend in the bracket they will fit the 34 and Model A. Will post some photos when finished .
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Old 11-03-2019, 03:48 PM   #6
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Be sure to carefully paint a little warning on your brake drums to let folks know your using
those style safety hubs. You never know whose going to be working on your car.
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Old 11-03-2019, 07:09 PM   #7
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One side done , one to go , then the Model A
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Old 11-03-2019, 07:21 PM   #8
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Neat job.
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Old 11-03-2019, 09:21 PM   #9
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Excellent work. Nice and beefy and strong. I like the way your
"curved" it.

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Old 11-03-2019, 11:14 PM   #10
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Other side all done . Took it for a drive , slight contact on one side , had to remove it and give it a touch up with the angle grinder. All good now. I think these retainers should be mandatory on our old Fords
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Old 11-03-2019, 11:19 PM   #11
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Hey it's still the land of the free-ish, but if you want your wheel to flyoff your free to do that! (You'd have to break an axle, not sure how often it happens. but I run them).


Nice work!!!


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