Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2022/4/25 16:04:32

Yes, I could do that, but I will wait for Kanter to reply.

FRONT BRAKES In the meantime, the front brakes of my dreams arrived from Jeff at Moose Motors. They are beautiful and ready to bolt up. Shoes are fitted to drums.

Check out the new lug bolts with custom mega heads.

I'm going to mic the wheel holes when we take them off. If the remaining wheels holes are worn out of spec, I might need a set of 1940 160 wheels, which fit '40s and '41s. I should measure for them 5" width PN# 338700 and not 4-1/2" PN# 324640 before anyone digs through the shed. In the meantime, the new setup (standard compared to the studs welded into the old hubs with big lug nuts) should be a major improvement. The old hub/drums served me well, but as mentioned, they are 2" instead of the correct 2-1/4".

Here are some numbers stamped on the parts:
Backing Plate: Right 42270. Left 42210 (Parts Book # 351480
Shoe set: 14215661 (Parts Book# 371121)
Hub: 31174-R (Parts Book# 351422)
Seals: Nat'l 15101548
So much for Parts Book numbers.

I have a spare set of 2" wide replacement shoes for when these wear out: Bendix 34351

Happy as a pig in mud, at this point.

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