Need one 11x3 Drum for my 69 Super Bee right front. Mine is damaged per pic.
WTB 11x3 Drum front for 69 Bee.
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65CopCar
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You sure that is a 3" ? Picture might be deceiving. The pads measure 3" wide?
Are you looking for new or used? The one in the picture looks aftermarket so easier to find.
Are you looking for new or used? The one in the picture looks aftermarket so easier to find.
65CopCar
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And not the greatest quality, but you can get new ones pretty easily. Here is one on Rock Auto. I have some on the shelf that I bought new some years ago and turned them to get them true.
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Thank you. So I should measure the pad width to verify?
Also I was unaware this is aftermarket, sure appears to have been on here a while.
65CopCar
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Yes - measure pad width to make sure its 3". It probably is. It looks aftermarket to me, but I can't swear 100%. Aftermarket in my experience are thicker at the flange. Was it swaged on? If not, its aftermarket.
I’ll check
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I have a right hand thread stud, factory drum assy. Just pulled it off the backing plate, so while its dirty, you can see the lining surface where the shoe protected it.
It is currently .040" oversize.
While a new offshore drum is only $51 from rockauto, you have to factor in finding studs, and finding someone to swedge it together. Mine is available for $40 and shipping. Dirt is free.
It is currently .040" oversize.
While a new offshore drum is only $51 from rockauto, you have to factor in finding studs, and finding someone to swedge it together. Mine is available for $40 and shipping. Dirt is free.
You were correct. Pad width is 2.5” So I need 11 x 2.5 drum? or is it correct to call it 11x3 based on the actual depth, not just the pad wear area? Thanks
My drum, according to those herein appears to be aftermarket. The drum slid right off the hub just like lots of other cars. I was unaware they need to be fastened together or “swedge” together. How and why would they be necessary? Also my drum measure a bit over 3” in depth, the diameter is 11”. I
Measured the actual pads today and they are 2 1/2 “. Perhaps I need educating on all this?
65CopCar
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A lot of folks don't swedge aftermarket drums. Its not a big deal if you don't. Just retorque your wheels a couple of times after you drive it a little.
What is the original engine combo and what is the actual car? Let's figure out what it should be from the factory. I measured one of my rear new drums 11 x 3 - it is 3.5" deep on the machined part.
Did someone put the wrong pads on a 11 x 3 drum? Sure the pads are not 2 3/4 (think those were only on c bodies)?
What is the original engine combo and what is the actual car? Let's figure out what it should be from the factory. I measured one of my rear new drums 11 x 3 - it is 3.5" deep on the machined part.
Did someone put the wrong pads on a 11 x 3 drum? Sure the pads are not 2 3/4 (think those were only on c bodies)?
1969 Dodge Super Bee. 383 (330 hp version) 4 speed with factory air.
Currently replacing front suspension. Car is approximately 60% complete in restoration. Paint and exterior mostly done, dash and heat ac box almost ready to go back in etc.
Matching numbers, engine & trans rebuilt etc.
Currently replacing front suspension. Car is approximately 60% complete in restoration. Paint and exterior mostly done, dash and heat ac box almost ready to go back in etc.
Matching numbers, engine & trans rebuilt etc.
65CopCar
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So the factory parts book does not break it out (would be in the build sheet) but in 69 the B bodies either had 10 x 2 1/2 or 11 x 3 in the front.
I would remeasure the machined part of the drum and the pads one more time.
Maybe someone has more ideas.
I would remeasure the machined part of the drum and the pads one more time.
Maybe someone has more ideas.
65CopCar
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And what is on the back?
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A '69 Bee would have 11x3 front/11x2.5 rear drum brakes standard; front disc was optional.
I’m gonna recheck all later today. Thanks
The drums are definitely 11 x 3. I believe someone used the 2 1/2 pads. Also I may be wrong but it appears the drums are original as there is red paint behind the black, could be wrong.
The rear is pictured and finned but I have not removed it yet or measured.
Anyway it is one of these that is broken on the other side and I need a replacement. Also need to purchase the correct shoes….
Wow that thing has some weights on it
Yeah the rear really does.
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I would think you would be all over my offer, but maybe someone closer will give you one.
The swedging of the drum is to avoid the
elliptical nature of a drum not bound to the hub.
It's not much of a variable, how much clearance does a drum have sliding onto a hub?
Maybe 010" out of round?
I have 11" drums because I have converted all my cars to disc.
The swedging of the drum is to avoid the
elliptical nature of a drum not bound to the hub.
It's not much of a variable, how much clearance does a drum have sliding onto a hub?
Maybe 010" out of round?
I have 11" drums because I have converted all my cars to disc.
Yours looked a bit different and I, perhaps mistakenly, assumed they were not 11x3. If it is 3” depth I will take it. Can you get an idea of shipping to zip 35951? Thank you. Do you have two?
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