01-08-2013, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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Location: Memphis, TN
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Brake Headache
If any of you have followed my build you will know that my truck was a complete basketcase when I first got it (And kind of still is). So my quest continues as I try to get things right.
The rear end is a 5 lug (1970 12 bolt), and the front drums are factory 6 lug. However, some lugs in the front drums were broken off, and after heating them up, and using a floor press (with the drum supported at every point possible) the metal around them simply gave without the lug coming out - so I am considering them shot. Here is where I am now. Since my rear end is 5 lug, I decided it would be easier at this point to convert the front to 5 lug as well (it would also free up my wheel choices). Here is the kicker, I have already rebuilt the front brakes and have some money put into them to do so. So I do not want to convert the front to disc. My question is, what are my options, if any, to convert the front to 5 lug drums? Does anyone produce conversion drums? Would the drums off of a '56 Bel Air fit by any chance?
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Will Tucker http://www.willtuckermusic.com 1956 Bel Air 4 Door Sedan Project 1956 C3100 Stepside Truck Project |
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