1937 Ford hyd. brakes

[Maallm]

I am converting my 1937 Ford to Hyd brakes. Can I use my original 37 drums with 1939 backing plates? Thanks

 

[bbrocksr]

Yes.

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Yes, and you can use the backing plates through 1948. If you are interested in a master cylinder mount that uses the original pedals contact Richard Lacy at earlyv8@aol.com, (626) 338-2282.

Charlie Stephens

 

[1937pickup]

I second contacting Richard Lacy.

 

[blucar]

You might want to consider using '42-48 Ford backing plates and brake parts in lieu of the earlier '39-41..
The '42-48 brakes are much better than the '39-41 brakes. The '37-39 drums will work perfectly with the '42-48 brakes..
Been there, done that...

 

[tiquer]

Or go one better yet and bolt on 53-56 F-100 brakes work nice and the parts are avalible at most parts out lets

 

[TJ]

tiquer, the F-100 brakes are good, but you can't run the stock 37 wheels.