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Hot Rods Early Ford Brake Drum turning ??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by mcbay, Feb 20, 2013.

  1. mcbay
    Joined: Aug 20, 2007
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    Could someone with a brake lathe doing early Ford rear drums tell me what adapter I need to hold the outboard end at the axle taper???
    Many thanks!;)
     
  2. DICK SPADARO
    Joined: Jun 6, 2005
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    Here is a picture of the adapters used on Drum Doctor machine.
     

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  3. Rob Paul
    Joined: Nov 11, 2005
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    My pals shop had one for doing Jeep and AMC rear drums. They also had a tapered rear axle shafts. I use it all the time on early Ford drums.

    Rob
     
  4. J scow
    Joined: Mar 3, 2010
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    from Seattle

    Do you mean for the rear drum?
     

  5. 40FordGuy
    Joined: Mar 24, 2008
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    MoPar used a similar rear drum until 1961, and we used that cone for early Ford rears.
     
  6. seabeecmc
    Joined: Jan 28, 2005
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    Hey Fred, we have one. Want to borrow it? I'll send it to you. Regards, Ron
     
  7. mcbay
    Joined: Aug 20, 2007
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    That is what I thought it looked like. I have the same machine. Thanks Dick

    Yes, Ron That would be great.
    Sending you an E mail of top secret development.;)
     

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