Topic: WTB 68 non finned front brake drums

[dkknab]

Still looking for a pair of front non finned drums for my 68 V8 coupe. I have the hubs that are to be staked on the drums.

Either NOS, used of proper dimensions,  or source for new ones will do.

[dkknab]

Still looking.  I see 2 choices for the front drums at salvage yards. 10x2-1/2 inch flared and 10 x 2-1/4 not.  Which do I need?

[jwc66k]

I don't know about the "flare" part, but assuming your need is for a 289, it is a 10 x 2 1/4 inch. The 10 1/2 inch is for big blocks.
My sources are "unusual". Ford Car Parts, the infamous MPC (75 ed), was not helpful, but my paper copy of the NPD catalog was. NPD lists engines to width.
Jim

[dkknab]

Can anyone tell me if 66 front drums will 68 for sale here?

https://madison.craigslist.org/pts/d/arlington-front-brake-drums-master/7801064597.html

[dkknab]

And how about these?

https://houston.craigslist.org/pts/d/houston-mustang-five-lug-drums-with/7803143741.html

[jwc66k]

Here's a half page copy of Ford Car Parts (the infamous MPC) for Mustang front drums. See how the drums that you found match up. The same MPC page is available in this forum's library.
Jim

[dkknab]

Here's a half page copy of Ford Car Parts (the infamous MPC) for Mustang front drums. See how the drums that you found match up. The same MPC page is available in this forum's library.
Jim

Thank you.  Think I finally figured out what some of this info means that'll be helpful.  Model B is for Fairlane/Torino and F for Mustang . Service part is C7OZ 1102-A, 10x2-1/4 drum works for both,  67/68. Maybe that'll help me expand my searching adding Fairlane/Torino .

What about Mercury Cougar?

[dkknab]

I found these at CARiD. They don't look correct though. Could they suffice?

My current drums as pictured with fins have a flared section that covers the edge of the backer plates. That's not the case with my rear drums that are smooth non-finned drums.

Is there a picture of a correct front drum somewhere?

[dkknab]

Still wondering.  Will 65/66 drums work on 68s? The bearings are the same.  Not sure about the spindles. Are they different in terms of the hubs attaching to the spindles? I do understand the geometry of 65/66s is different from 67/68s. Not concerned about that.  Just wondering if 65/66 drums will work on 67/68s.

[dkknab]

Here's one of the 67 Fairlane brake drums I got - $25 each, from a NC salvage yard. Does this fit the bill for what I need for my 68?