Torino rear brake question

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38cab

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I recently picked up an 8 inch rear out of a 68 Torino. Purchased it for the pumpkin which is a 3:25 traction lock. Don't think the pumpkin was stock as it had a bunch of "form a gasket" instead of a gasket when it was installed. When I removed the wheels I was really impressed with the size of the brake drums. Removed one drum and it measured approximately 2 3/4 wide. However, the brake shoes are only 1 3/4 inch wide leaving about 1 inch of unused brake drum. I can't believe this would be correct.

Anyone know what I have and if there is a set of shoes that I can use with these wide drums.

I will be placing the 3:25 pumpkin in a Maverick housing and if possible would like to use the Torino wide drums and backing plates.
 
Usually the drum surface is a 1/2" wider than the shoe width. Try to identify what year Torino the drums came from and buy shoes accordingly.
 
38cab said:
Thanks, guys.
Appreciate the info.
Found that Mac's has all the parts I need.
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Check with your local Napa store . They can usually get the same parts , in a reasonable time frame , but no shipping costs . Mac 's isn't a bad place , but their shipping costs are awful , at best . I buy from them , but I am close enough that I can pick up the stuff myself . Just my 2 cents .....FF
 
. Mac 's isn't a bad place , but their shipping costs are awful , at best . I buy from them , but I am close enough that I can pick up the stuff myself . Just my 2 cents .....FF[/QUOTE]

Tell me about their shipping costs. I called about getting the nylon keeper to hold my horn ring in place on my 61 Galaxie. Part cost was $6.95, and shipping was $47.00. :eek::eek::eek:
 
parklane said:
. Mac 's isn't a bad place , but their shipping costs are awful , at best . I buy from them , but I am close enough that I can pick up the stuff myself . Just my 2 cents .....FF
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Tell me about their shipping costs. I called about getting the nylon keeper to hold my horn ring in place on my 61 Galaxie. Part cost was $6.95, and shipping was $47.00. :eek::eek::eek:[/QUOTE]

Deplorable... beyond usury in my book. Locally NAPA is the best parts house, but they stock almost nothing. I got my brake parts at Rock Auto, the shipping was fine. My gas tank and sender cost $20 total to ship, from 2 separate locations but a steal at that.
 
Yeah , I hear ya . My local Napa store has nothing in stock , but can usually get it in a day or two . Works pretty good for me with my '65 Falcon Sprint .:)
 
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