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Yep, I'd think so. Several shops have told me to to bring them right down ... but when I showed up with the assemblies they acted like cows looking at a new gate! So far I haven't been able to sort through those that think, say or guess that they can ... from one that knows they can ...

Yep, I'd think so. Several shops have told me to to bring them right down ... but when I showed up with the assemblies they acted like cows looking at a new gate! So far I haven't been able to sort through those that think, say or guess that they can ... from one that knows they can ...

Charlie Stephens ... in So Cal ... or anyone else ... ? It's sunny but chilly day at the top of the Cajon Pass. Just got a set of front hub/drum assemblies and they measure out to the aforementioned 10.97ish diameter. Close ... but no cigar! Same 'won't fit' over new shoes issues even...

Charlie Stephens ... in So Cal ... or anyone else in the area ... ? It's sunny but chilly day at the top of the Cajon Pass. Just got a set of front hub/drum assemblies and they measure out to the aforementioned 10.97ish diameter. Close ... but no cigar! Same 'won't fit' over new shoes...

Business addresses on old catalogs ... ads in old car mags ... and Google Earth! Great stuff! Thanks to all who followed on with comments about JCW, et al. I enjoy finding these addresses and spotting them on GE. It's interesting to see what has happened at those original locations ... and...

Cool!! Thanks for the responses ... one and all. I believe that Mr Conway stepped up and gets the first "Thanks!" ... and has accepted the burden of forever being in my "debt" ... (always read for hidden terms). But being as I am, I'll let him off the hook. chuckle Seriously, thanks...

M2M, My bad. I see that it wasn't you ... but another member who made that comment. Please disregard my opinion and experience, for as a junior member, it is fitting that I defer to the opinions and experience of senior members. RS

M2M. In addressing your question, it seems that I overlooked that you stated that your car had been in constant usage 24/7/365 for the past 90 years. My apologies for stating my opinion .... misguided as it was. RS

Mystery brake set up. It works well ... in my estimation. Just doing some maintenance. A respected, knowledgeable brake guru has noted having seen it before, but could not identify it's origins. First person to accurately ID this set-up wins a resounding, 'Thanks!" and will be held forever...

I presume you are seeking a 'real' answer to your specific question. So I provide the following with an assumption (since you didn't say) that you are not working on a 100 point restoration ... and the fact that something is only "original,' once", anyway. I have done this several times...