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03-09-2021, 10:40 PM | #1 |
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Cast iron brake drums
When were cast iron brake drums first offered to the Model A restoration market?
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03-10-2021, 08:26 AM | #2 |
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Re: Cast iron brake drums
Ford came out with the Rocky Mountain cast iron brakes in 31, so I'am thinking monkey see monkey do as for after market parts?
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03-10-2021, 06:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: Cast iron brake drums
I bet if you contacted Randy Gross, Mel's son, he might know.
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03-10-2021, 06:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cast iron brake drums
I remember getting some Plasmeter cast iron drums in the late 80's or early 90's.
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03-10-2021, 11:51 PM | #5 |
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Re: Cast iron brake drums
A company called Plasmeter started making them in 1982. Snyder’s bought that from them in the 1990s. Currently three companies making them, two in China and one in the USA.
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03-11-2021, 11:46 AM | #6 |
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03-12-2021, 12:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: Cast iron brake drums
Does anyone have the contact information for Randy Gross?
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03-12-2021, 03:24 PM | #8 |
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Re: Cast iron brake drums
714-292-8660 or email us at [email protected]
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03-12-2021, 07:22 PM | #9 |
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Re: Cast iron brake drums
Think I got mine at Brattons some years back. It was a bit of work to get everything renewed and improved, but well worth it.
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