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They are '51-'54 Chev car brakes and backing plates.'49 and '50 were Hucks brakes, different and not much good.

Originally Posted by R Pope

They are '51-'54 Chev car brakes and backing plates.'49 and '50 were Hucks brakes, different and not much good.

Thanks for the input R Pope. So do you think it would be correct if I ordered the front spring kits for a, say, 54 Chevy car? It would work?

Larry

Yep, '54 car brake kit will work perfect.
Truck axle and car spindles will have issues with the camber. A truck alignment shop will bend the axle to get the wheels standing up straight. I don't recall if you wind up with more or less with your combo, but it isn't right.

Originally Posted by R Pope

Yep, '54 car brake kit will work perfect.
Truck axle and car spindles will have issues with the camber. A truck alignment shop will bend the axle to get the wheels standing up straight. I don't recall if you wind up with more or less with your combo, but it isn't right.

I'm not so sure they are car spindles. Everything looks good so far. Just needed to know if the backing plates and drums where from a truck or car so I can buy the correct brake spring kits and shoes.

Thanks for your help.
Larry