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Old 09-07-2022, 01:41 PM
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Default 55 Chieftain brake drums

Does anyone still carry these drums? I have checked with NAPA, and Rockauto, and all 4 of mine are shot, extreme weight reduced versions lol

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Old 09-07-2022, 03:14 PM
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Kanter.com lists front and rear drums: https://www.kanter.com/productdetail...0&Cat=6&Prc=35

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Old 09-07-2022, 04:43 PM
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Kanter is showing one part number for both front drums and another part number for rear drums. Original Pontiac had different part numbers for all 4 corners. I think (but wouldn't bet my life on it) that the only difference between left side and right side original drums is left side have studs with left-hand threads.

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Old 09-07-2022, 05:07 PM
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Thanks, just looked at Kanter myself. Entertained front disc but scarebird starts in 57 for my car.

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Old 09-07-2022, 08:25 PM
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Rear drums are '39-'57.
Auto zone # 8819, Napa # nd4401100, O realy? 2065dgs

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Thanks, just looked at Kanter myself. Entertained front disc but scarebird starts in 57 for my car.
We cover 1955-57, but not for long.

http://scarebird.com/index.php?route...&product_id=78

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Old 09-08-2022, 01:13 AM
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Thx scarebird, when I looked at your site today, I did not see my car. I will reach out to you on your site.

Thanks 694.1 when I entered my car Napa said nope. Thanks i will check with Azone and O'Reilly

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Note these will NOT work with the OEM drum wheels.

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Old 09-08-2022, 01:30 AM
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Scarebird I have 15 inch wheels, would it be because not 5x5 bolt patter on rotor?

694.1 I checked your sources and all tell me they wont fit my car. I am sure your information is correct I need to take a drum to parts store and match them up.

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Those should be 5 on 5 bolt pattern.

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Old 09-08-2022, 01:19 PM
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yes mine are the original 5x5 bolt pattern

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