I musta missed the original post. I would suggest taking your readings from
the outside of the original drum (the surface the current wheel sits on), to
the other drum. When you stop to take into account different backing plates
and different brake components, etc. and how they might vary in size
(width), the one thing that truly matters, is whether or not the wheel will
sit well in the fender opening. If you use the measurements I suggest, your
new setup should put the wheel in the exact same spot in relation to the
wheel opening. Just my 2 cents worth. I took my measurements by laying a
ruler (or level, etc) across each drum surface, then measuring the distance
between rulers. Helps to have someone to help hold them.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Installing Ford 9" Rear End
> I took a load of measurements when dismantling my oletruck. The rear
> width of my 53 is 55" between the backsides of the brake backing
> plates. I had a width of 62-1/2" from the center of one tire tread to
> the other, but that might be relative to particular tire size. I'm
> assuming the 53 and the 51 are probably similar in widths. I put in an
> 87 Camaro rear which was the same width.
>
> Wally / Tmepleton, MA
> 53 3100 rod project
>
>
> >
> > what is the width on the oletruck rear ends? I have a '51 I am trying
> > to switch.
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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