1957 Ford front backing plate diagram

[Steve in Denver]

A friend is looking for a diagram of how the front backing plates should look for his '57 drop top. He thinks he has two right side backing plate assemblies.

 

[fordor41]

Only thing I can think of is the adj. star wheel would be in wrong position compared to the adj. slot (reverse the adjuster). bet L & R are the same if they both fit

 

[KULTULZ]

He thinks he has two right side backing plate assemblies.

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Both plates (L&R) are the same...

I did not know that. It explains a few things such as self-adjusters refit.

 

[KULTULZ]

To further expound on the subject -

1954-56 FORD used L & R

1957-60 FORD used the same plate both sides

1961-64 FORD used L & R w Self-Adjusters Feature

 

[Steve in Denver]

Great, thanks everyone, I will pass the info along.

 

[KULTULZ]

You are more than welcome. If you don't mind, can you post his reaction to the news?

How many did I work on and it never dawned on me ...

 

[KULTULZ]

Only thing I can think of is the adj. star wheel would be in wrong position compared to the adj. slot (reverse the adjuster). bet L & R are the same if they both fit

You're smart ...

I kept wondering why it was described as the adjuster being reversed on a SELF-ADJ SYSTEM being added ...