1949 panel drums and wheels

Re: 1949 Chevy 1 ton panel truck model 3800

I need the front and rear brake drums for my truck.  The front drums are 12” diameter X 2” wide which receives a 12” X 2” brake pad.  The rear drums are 14” diameter X 3” wide which receives a 14” X 2” brake pad.  The brakes are the older Huck style.  The drums are 8 lug.  I would prefer new drums but used drums must not be warped and should be within specification after turning (if needed).

I’ve believe that it looks like the ½ ton rear drums will fit the ¾ ton front drums, and the ¾ ton rear drums will fit the 1 ton front drums.  Is there a chance that the 1 ½ (or 2) ton front drums will fit my 1 ton rear drums?  I haven’t run across anybody having parts for the larger than 1 ton trucks.  Any suggestions?

I have a 1954 1 ton panel truck that might be an alternative for drums.  The advantage to this idea is that the brakes are the newer Bendix style brakes which perform better.  If I find that the 1954 drums are OK, what needs to be done to interchange the system?  It looks like I would need to swap the whole rear end and the front axel.  What other modifications will I need to make?  Any suggestions?  

I also need to do something about the 17” split rims on my truck.  Most tire shops do not work on them due to the danger of them blowing out during inflation. I am looking for solid 17” wheels 8 lug. The main problem is that my supplier has run out of the tubes and flaps for the 750 X 17” tires.  Do you have a source for tubes and flaps?  

Doug,  Yes, those are some major binders!  You are correct that a 3/4 ton had 12 inch rear drums on a 5.14 rear end.. unfortunately I tossed mine.. they were tired anyway.  My fronts are good tho and are 11 inch.  Where you are confusing me is the rear drums are for a full floating rear axle and the fronts had a different offset around the spindle  Are you sure rear drums could be safely adapted to front?

I still have my 8 lug split rims and baby moons.. But for hwy driving I bought some cheap 8 lug 15x10s with radials and would only throw on the split rims and the 1960 era US Royal tires for showing.  Those hard skinny tires were just not safe in traffic.

Sounds like you have a cool project, after restoring mine to original, I've since gone to the dark side and have switched out the rear end for speed and now am switching out the front axle and doing the disc brake conversion so I can stop in traffic.. again you are welcome to my front axle if it helps.. good luck  
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1950 Chevy 3600

1942 Ford Jeep

Do either of you fellas have a spare set of rear fenders for your panel trucks?  If so, what kind of shape are they in, and would you  be willing to sell?  

Hey speak of the DEVIL  

Whachutalkinbout Willis?  There ain't no devil hangin round here! I was just lookin for some rear fenders for my next project, but I found some.  

Actually it comes from a series of hi-jackings from the CCT site.As per that moment there was no sign of KKB and yourself.Anyway I'm looking for some 47 panel parts myself. Am I able to say FORD on this blog.  

I reckon ya can if ya wanna, but I'm not sure if it'll do any good. Shoot, give it a try..  

......FORD.....................................  

Hey Specialist!  Did that make you feel better?  

I'm sure it took him to his happy place