Replacement of Buick Aluminum Drums

My father recently just picked up a 58 Buick and has started tearing into it. One problem is a broken front drum.



Does anyone know if there are any plain steel drums that will fit this car? The finned aluminum drums are big bucks and steels would probably be more affordable and stronger.

 

Haha, I just mentioned on another thread that the guys who are fixing up those older Buicks probably wonder why the price of these 45 finners have gotten so pricey. We hot rodders have taken all your inventory.

Hope you find an answer.

Don

 

Haha, I was telling my old man that same thing Don! Damn hot rodders!

 

Theres some here on the hamb for sale for less than you would buy new steel drums for... I bet you could make him a good offer and get them too.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=702761&highlight=buick+brake

 

^^Thanks! I just PMed him. Looks like the best solution

 

Your welcome man. I always keep an eye out for stuff.

 

I have one 45 fin and a pair of 90 fins........PM if interested.


Ray

 

Related question, are the early 45 fin drums and the later 90 fin interchangeable?

 

yes

 

i believe kanter sells them brand new for $100 a piece

 

I'd have to SEE that! DD

 

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I have no idea how this will post. Mods....kill it if it looks goofy. Is this the real deal? not much publicity on them.....slide

John's Industries in Michigan

 

That ad for the brand new ones says 11" and Buicks are 12". I'm not 100% sure but i believe you could run the cast iron drum from the rear on the front in you absolutley can't find aluminum ones. (Also I think that is what Kanter is selling, is the cast iron drum.)