We had the same issue with our 58' which is why we switched out the front ends with all of our other dodge truck projects. Anyhow we use early 70's Ford LTD front drums and modified them to work. Was impossible to find replacement OED style drums. On a side note, even with new drums, the brakes where not up to the task of stoping the truck, just a very poor setup.jandco said:Update: no longer need letters, side plate and ornaments. Still need grill bars and drums. Appreciate any help/ideas!
Thank you tazdevil! Have tried many parts stores and no one seems to have the drums I need. Can you give me any names? I will definitely contact both companies you mentioned. Thanks again!
I think you meant to say 'A100'.Jaime said:We had the same issue with our 58' which is why we switched out the front ends with all of our other dodge truck projects. Anyhow we use early 70's Ford LTD front drums and modified them to work. Was impossible to find replacement OED style drums. On a side note, even with new drums, the brakes where not up to the task of stoping the truck, just a very poor setup.
I am not sure if this can be done(it should be) but if you want to stay with the straight front axle, get some front spindles from a 60's dodge D100. By then the front brakes were Bendix style and provide much better stopping power.
Just my thoughts