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cowtown · 04-12-2016, 10:52 AM

I am in need of two new front brake drums for my 1950 Ford F1. I took my used ones to have turned and they told me they are to thin to turn again and said I need to get some different ones. Anyone know where to buy good new ones at a decent price? Dennis Carpenter has them at $115.00 each or there are some on ebay for $35.00. Whats the difference?

JSeery · 04-12-2016, 11:00 AM

Later F150 drums fit (that's what I run) if you don't mind the shoe surface being a little wide (2.8 vs 2.0). The same drum was used for several years and models, but I think 1976 F150 rear will work. I can post the part number if you are interested. As far I know that is the only drum that will fit other than the repros. About a year ago I found some on RockAuto for like $20 each U.S. made!

cowtown · 04-12-2016, 06:17 PM

Thanks for the reply. I ended up going over to one of my favorite junkyards who has many 49-50 F1s. The first F1 I went over to had a front drum laying on the fender. I turned it over and swear it has never been turned. The other one was still on the truck so I took it off and it looked brand new also. When I showed them to the owner of the yard he said look these have never been turned. Was super Happy to pay him $40.00 on was on my way. Really Made my day. Both Ford script and he threw in the hubs.

texas webb · 04-12-2016, 06:37 PM

Where is your favorite junkyard?

JSeery · 04-12-2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cowtown

Thanks for the reply. I ended up going over to one of my favorite junkyards who has many 49-50 F1s. The first F1 I went over to had a front drum laying on the fender. I turned it over and swear it has never been turned. The other one was still on the truck so I took it off and it looked brand new also. When I showed them to the owner of the yard he said look these have never been turned. Was super Happy to pay him $40.00 on was on my way. Really Made my day. Both Ford script and he threw in the hubs.

Sounds like a deal! should be good for a least a couple of turns, may last for many, many years!

cowtown · 04-12-2016, 09:12 PM

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04-12-2016, 10:52 AM	#1
cowtown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 185	1950 Ford F1 Brake Drums I am in need of two new front brake drums for my 1950 Ford F1. I took my used ones to have turned and they told me they are to thin to turn again and said I need to get some different ones. Anyone know where to buy good new ones at a decent price? Dennis Carpenter has them at $115.00 each or there are some on ebay for $35.00. Whats the difference?

04-12-2016, 11:00 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1950 Ford F1 Brake Drums Later F150 drums fit (that's what I run) if you don't mind the shoe surface being a little wide (2.8 vs 2.0). The same drum was used for several years and models, but I think 1976 F150 rear will work. I can post the part number if you are interested. As far I know that is the only drum that will fit other than the repros. About a year ago I found some on RockAuto for like $20 each U.S. made!

04-12-2016, 06:17 PM	#3
cowtown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 185	Re: 1950 Ford F1 Brake Drums Thanks for the reply. I ended up going over to one of my favorite junkyards who has many 49-50 F1s. The first F1 I went over to had a front drum laying on the fender. I turned it over and swear it has never been turned. The other one was still on the truck so I took it off and it looked brand new also. When I showed them to the owner of the yard he said look these have never been turned. Was super Happy to pay him $40.00 on was on my way. Really Made my day. Both Ford script and he threw in the hubs.

04-12-2016, 06:37 PM	#4
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: 1950 Ford F1 Brake Drums Where is your favorite junkyard?

04-12-2016, 09:12 PM	#6
cowtown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 185	Re: 1950 Ford F1 Brake Drums Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Favorite junk yard is just over the mountain in Livingston