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Well, my “Bubba” approach did not work out. I was able to get the drums on but could not get them properly set up to properly brake. I contacted Art and he convinced me to tear them back down and bring to him to arc. He agreed the drums were good and did not need to be turned. I also order a...

The extra ear as you described was there and that is what I have attached the strap to. The cable from the switch to the starter was properly positioned with the two brackets. It appears to be original. The cable from the switch to the battery is the one I’m struggling with as it also had a...

My brake job has expanded into a replacement of the rotted out battery tray and cables on my Fordor. The ground strap was shot and also attached to one of the battery tray bolts which from what I read is not correct. The cable to the starter switch had been replaced at sometime with a...

Third Gen Auto has relined shoes in stock.

An update on my progress. After a lot of research, contemplation, and frustration, I decided to go the “Bubba” route. Turning a full 1/8”+ off brand new pads did not seem a productive approach if I could even find a shop with a pad turning machine which id doubtful here in the wilds of west...

No luck yet. Spoke with Michael at Third Gen and he let me know that the lining material that they use is Ford OEM thickness so should work even with near new drums, as long as everything else is as designed. He pointed me at the rollers and the link to the adjuster as those could have been...

Thanks Dave and Terry. Disconnected actuating rods and used a file to chamfer ends but still no go. I’ll be reaching out to Third Gen Auto come Monday to see if they have any ideas. I suspect that the lining thickness is at maximum as most people have well worn drums. Mine appear to be near...

What’s the best way to do this?

I’m running into a snag and could not find anything on this in the archives. I just installed relined brake pads from 3rd Gen Auto and now I can’t get the drums back on. The old pads were wearing into the brass rivets but the drums are in good shape. It doesn’t appear that I can get the...

I called vanpelts but no return call. ATEK is now showing no stock for the 7lb pail. I can’t leave my 34 Fordor on the lift forever so I’m going with Lucas Red n Sticky #2. That looks like what was in there already. If anybody has a better solution, I’m all ears but since the preferred is...

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As CRC has discontinued Sta Lube 3131 Heavy Duty Drum Brake Bearing Grease, does anyone have a good replacement grease for the rear bearings. I’ve just started addressing the rear hubs on my 1934 Fordor and it was good that I did as the grease was very light and the grease seals had never been...

I have a Challenger two post lift and it is great. You do have to get on the floor to adjust the lifting pads but the easy access to wheels/brakes/suspension makes it worth the trade off. I use it for my 34 Fordor, 24 TT (had to get extra wide lifting pads to accommodate the narrow frame), and...

Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor On order, Thanks!!

New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor I’m a new entrant into the Flathead V8 world. I just acquired a 1934 Fordor Deluxe and am in sponge mode trying to learn as much as possible before I take the girl too far afield. The Early V8 Club 33-34 Manual is sold out every where. Any other recommendations...