[Amc-list] 63 American front brakes

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Since I was at final assembly I decided to re-visit what it would take to 
put 10x2.5 drums on the front. It's possible!!

Fits the wheel and knuckle just fine. A non-compromising clearance notch 
cut into the backin plate would clear the steering arm. A 1/8" - 1/4" 
spacer, or disk brake spindles (tall) would reduce the side of the 
clearance notch.

HOWEVER -- the outer flange on the drum would have to be cut off. Drums 
generally ahve a flange that straddles the backing place rolled up edge as 
a dirt seal. The other lip would have to come off. This would hurt drum 
stiffness and probably heat-expansion issues, but since they're so absurdly 
oversized in the first place, it probably wouldn't matter.

If I ever get around to it, I might bring the parts to C.H. Topping (Long 
Beach) and ask them what they think.

I took more photos.

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