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Nice Day for a Drive

Started by chetbrz, October 19, 2021, 04:18:10 PM

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Haven't done much to the cars these days but couldn't resist a drive today.  Only went about 14 miles to Abbotts Pond nature trail took a lot of pictures but the one below was the best of the bunch.


The car started right up even after sitting for 2.5 months.  Still using the vacuum fuel pump without any problems.

Chet...
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Russ T. Fender

Great shot.  Photo shopped to sepia tone it would look like 1929. 

chetbrz

Quote from: Russ T. Fender on October 19, 2021, 06:07:25 PM
Great shot.  Photo shopped to sepia tone it would look like 1929.

Thanks that's a good idea!  I'll try that tomorrow.
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chetbrz

Here it is in Black & White:


A look into the past.  Chet...

PS... How are you doing with your car.  My passenger side brake drum is out of round.  I have another but it might need to be turned true which I don't know if that can even be done.  I will take it apart after the first winter road salting when I can no longer drive the car.
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The black and white version really looks great!  I am up in NY right now so work on the 30-U will have to wait until I get back to Florida in January. I have a lot of little things to do like plumbing the gas line and installing the wiring harness before I tackle the interior.  As far as your brake drum is concerned, any brake outfit like Tilden or Midas should be able to turn the drum down if there is enough meat left.   If the drum gets too thin it will heat up and warp out of round quickly and be subject to excessive brake fade so there is a limit as to how much you can take off.  If you have a big enough lathe you can true the drum up yourself.  I did mine on my lathe and found that they just needed a very light cut to true them up.

chetbrz

A snow bird.  My older daughter and my three grandchildren are on the space coast outside of Orlando.   Hope to be down there at Xmas time.  I wasn't sure if they could turn those drums but there is a Napa by me with a machine shop attached.  If it can be done they can do it.  I hope the drum isn't warped but I have another front drum I could have them turn.  If it works,  I'll try the one that's out of round and see if it can be fixed.   

A metal lathe.., I wish.  I'll ask Santa !!

Thanks, Chet...

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Articifer Tom

Do not think you can turn those drums if not cast iron . The steels flex . Can be mis- shapen by prior turning or hard braking . look into rounding with re-torquing to wood spokes more evenly .

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Quote from: Articifer Tom on October 20, 2021, 10:23:53 PM
Do not think you can turn those drums if not cast iron . The steels flex . Can be mis- shapen by prior turning or hard braking . look into rounding with re-torquing to wood spokes more evenly .

Tom,  The hub seems to pin the drum into position.  There is no play.  I replaced a drum on the driver's side and in order to get the drum to go on the hub I had to heat it slightly in the kitchen oven.   That wheel works fine.  The passenger side brake pads are definitely hitting harder on one side and you can see this on the drum surface.   I am pretty sure I have another drum so I will try changing it first.  When I do I'll post some pictures.  For now until ice comes.., I'll putt around the neighborhood. 

On second thought maybe it's the backing plate misaligned.
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Articifer Tom

Yes , how it is tighten down can twist back plate . You may be able to bend back to round shape in place . First check outer diameter for ovaling .

chetbrz

When I take this apart I'll let you guys know what I find. 
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chetbrz

I spent a lot of time going over my front wheel problem.  I really couldn't find anything that jumped out as incorrect.  The back plate and brake shoes mic-ed perfectly with the AAMCO tool.  The return spring was stretched a bit so I replaced it.  I have another drum that I'll see if NAPA can clean it up.  If anything the old drum must have a high spot.  Pictures attached.
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Articifer Tom

Chet , hard to see from this angle . But do not notice much arch in linings edges . Where they checked and done .

chetbrz

Quote from: Articifer Tom on October 23, 2021, 05:56:10 PM
Chet , hard to see from this angle . But do not notice much arch in linings edges . Where they checked and done .

Yes, both top and bottom. 
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Articifer Tom

Goo . Did you arch them or have done with your measurement ?

chetbrz

I don't understand what you are asking. I don't know what you mean by "did you arch them "
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