Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by JWL On 2012/12/19 13:55:08

Joe, seeing the photos you just posted of installing studs in the rear brake drums gave me an idea. Thinking out loud: What if one were to un-rivet the rear brake drums from the axle hubs and use the lug bolts (or nuts in your case) to hold the two pieces together? What this would do is allow for easy removal of the rear drums for brake service. This would be much like the flanged axle design used on the 1956 Packards, and many others before that. Just a thought.

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