Re: [Amc-list] 1966 Classic Brake Drum Weights

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

I'd probably knock the weight off too if a spacer won't work, but bear in mind that if there IS an imbalance that can't be corrected by balancing the tire you might have to get another drum... or switch to disk brakes! 

Use the kit for 68-69 Javelin/AMX from www.scarebird.com. Under $400 including the Scarebird kit, there's about $200 more in parts you need to find, parts list with numbers included with the kit. It fits all AMCs as far as I can figure out -- I test fit it on a 63 Classic, 65 American, and 63 American. You use the drum spindle with the kit. 

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Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:56:09 +0000
From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx

I once machined the balanced Lip off of rear drums on a half ton checy truck to fit 6 lug Jeep wheels.
No vibration resulted, but they were on the rear.
If you could find a shop that still spin balances on the car they could balance out any vibration should it occur.

  I'd agree with Frank and install a spacer if one will fit and allow the wheel/tire to still fit the car.

If not, I'd get out the hammer and knock the weight off...

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