>> Be careful of what you buy, I understand the replacements are non
>> original and cast iron.
>> Charly Mitchel
>> ---- Original Message -----
>> From: "Stutzmans" <stutzmans@comcast.net>
>> To: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>; <dlhogye@comcast.net>
>> Cc: "FOT@autox.team.net FOT@autox.team.net" <fot@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:03 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>>
>>
>>>I think The Roadster Factory sells new ones.
>>> Bruce
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>
>>> To: <dlhogye@comcast.net>
>>> Cc: "FOT@autox.team.net FOT@autox.team.net" <fot@autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:46 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>>>
>>>
>>>> Fot
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for all the responses. Here's what I've learned so I'll
>>>> share.
>>>>
>>>> The Datsun aluminum finned drums CAN be relined. The company that has
>>>> done a set for a fellow FoT'er is J&G Relinging at 815-276-2578 .
>>>> Approx. $175.00ea. But are as good as new, maybe better.
>>>> There are several aftermarket drums out there, prices range. Don't know
>>>> yet if the aftermarket ones are as good as the original or visa versa.
>>>> The normal modifications apply to all.
>>>>
>>>> The saga continues . . . . . .
>>>>
>>>> Todd
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 10:09 AM, davehogye wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello Friends, I recently purchased a set of Z aluminum drums for $47
>>>> each brand new, probably from China, by Centric. I had a friend with a
>>>> really nice lathe take .475" off the finned edge to clear the brake
>>>> backing plate and opened up the center hole to fit the Southwick/Moser
>>>> axles. I also opened up the wheel stud holes because of the 1/2"
>>>> studs.
>>>> If you are still using 7/16" studs you can skip this step.
>>>> I could get the part # if need be.
>>>>
>>>> Dave H.
>>>>
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