[Roadsters] 240Z rear brake drums fit? (was "Re: A few questions")

[ppeters914 at comcast.net]

AFAIK, Ray (who provided the adapter drawings) is the only one who ever had the adapters made.

You might want to PM Ray on 311s.org as I don't believe he's on the mailing list.

Pete

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Mike H." <twobeaners at earthlink.net>
> This subject came up at a good time for me. I need new ones and I'm thinking
> of going to these
> drums also. Does anyone have these adaptor plates already made up? I could
> consult my local machine shops to make them, but I thought I would check the
> list.
> Mike Hudson - Stroker / 5-Speed
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <ppeters914 at comcast.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:03 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] 240Z rear brake drums fit? (was "Re: A few questions")
> 
> 
> > I did a quick Search in the 311s.org forums on "240Z drum*". Found 11
> matches, but this should answer your basic question:
> >
> > "The Z drums will bolt right up with out any modifications using an
> adapter plate which contains the correct boss and counterbore on the
> backside. I'm going to get the pair of adapters machined on the lathe in the
> new year."
> >
> > Here's a link to a drawing of the adapter:
> >
> > <http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.php?n=TechSection.240zModDrawing>
> >
> > Early roadsters had steel drums. To use the 240Z drums, you need to modify
> or replace the backing plates.
> >
> > Pete "no running roadster, but quick with Search!"
> > [snip[
> >
> > > Second, does anyone know if the rear aluminum drums are the same as on
> an
> > > early 240Z?  Saw some on Craigslist and thought about picking them up.
> >
> > > Thanks!
> > > Greg Burrows