brake drums

I plugged the part numbers 1633054 and 1633055 into Partsvoice and it shows that Collector's Auto Supply 1-888-772-7848 claims to have them in inventory. It would take a phone call to confirm.

The part numbers I referenced show they are for S23 right and left except Estate Wagon, S24 All.

The other part # for Desoto is 1637336 and 1637337, S23, Estate Wagon... Actually, Collector's Auto Supply shows them in inventory too, according to PartsVoice.

Ouch!

Yep, they say they have them. $495 each!!!!

I suppose I will investigate a little further about turning the ones I have.

If I got one of them I might just want to mount it and hang it on the wall and not hide it behind a wheel.

thanks Tim

Mike DeLapp

I have a set on a '56 Fireflite sedan of unknown quality, if yours can't be turned. Might need yours in exchange though, so that I can continue to move this hunk o' junk around.

Thanks Tim
You're the best
I'll know in a couple of days.
regards
Mike DeLapp

Did you make it to the rim shop yesterday?

I did
One of the rims was pretty straight. The other had a wobble but the technician did not think they could do much with it, citing the type of welded frame, etc.

When I explained the problem he seemed to believe that the issue would be other than the wheel.

I took the car today to Scott Stastny, Deluxe Motor Werks in W. Chicago. Scott does a lot of restoration work, I would guess similar to you and sort of speicalizes in Studebakers. I met him through the Studebaker Club and he has always been extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They ask me if the front drums had been turned and I said no. In any case it is in his hands right now and I am confident he will sort out the problem.

He is working on a beautiful 1931 Studebaker President Roadster. What a beautiful car. Scott's number one mechanic happens to have the same last name as me. "DeLapp" but no relation. "Uncle John" as I call him, is a long admirer of the 56 DeSoto, so anxious to get his opinion.

I should know if a couple of days what direction I am going. The car drove like a dream getting there, except the last few feet of stopping, where it had the pulsing or surging.

I'll report on progress.

Thanks Tim. You remind of of John Spinks in Austrailian who is the Chrysler / DeSoto Airflow best friend and so freely imparts his knowledge for the benefit of others. Spinkss is always restoring Airflows in Austrailia.

thanks once more. By the way, my youngest son went to K State. "Go Wildcats"

Mike DeLapp

Thanks for the kind words, Mike; just trying to follow the examples set by others like Dave Tyjeski, Larry Zappone, Doug Dressler, Lee Exline, et al that have come to my rescue in info, or parts, or services... Also a lot of people related to McPherson College that invested into me with their knowledge and skills.

If it weren't for all of them, I wouldn't have any helpful stories to tell.

Ah, a KS connection! Awesome.

The saga continues for rear brake drums. It appears it may be down to the need of one brake drum. The bad one has a wobble and not sure it can be turned to specs.

As you can see from previous posts the couple of sources I have found have quoted prices about $500 each. Thanks to Superman, Tim Bowers, he volunteered to sacrifice one from a running vehicle he has.

Hopefully someone out there may have one around that they would make available.
From my reserach it appears the 12" DeSoto drum is the same for Chrysler and Imperial from 56-58 but some say there is a broader compatability - Windors and Dodges.

If someone knows of another MOPAR drum from other models or years that might work, please let me know.

The issues with these brakes appearently started with a prevuous owner with a botched brake job on the rear, not understanding the tapered axle and other issues.

My have I learned a lot in the last week.

Thanks to any and all who may come to the rescue.

I always know my last resort is calling Superman in Kansas. But I know he is busy saving others.

Regards to all

Mike DeLapp

OK, the drums that fit your car are: '56 DeSoto Firedome and Fireflite except for station wagon and long wheel base. Keep in mind that each corner is unique unless you have the capability to hot rivet the drum to the hub.

Good Luck
Steve

Bruce
thanks a milliion. I just got of the phone with Russ. In fact he recognized me as the guy who needs a brake drum. His sister had seen the posting and called him.
Who wouuld believe in this wide world of car enthusiasts, that this guy is only an hour drive for me just across the border into Wisconsin.
Durms are rusted to axle so will pick up the assembly and deal with the separation. In any case this brightens my day.
I will post the final results.
Mike

Just ran across this. Hub & drums from '56 Chrysler Windsor, NYer, 300B and Dodge D500 (except wagons and long wheelbase) will work if swapped in pairs. I don't know what the difference is between these and DeSoto, but they do look a little different.

I've seen quite a few Windsor parts cars. I don't expect you'll find many D-500 or 300B parts cars around.

Have a nice day
Steve

Here are several currently on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Chrysler-B ... 0a&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Chrysler-B ... f5&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Chrysler-B ... c9&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Chrysler-B ... e6&vxp=mtr

Mark

Looks like the offset is a little different. Swap them out and no one will ever know.

Have a nice day
Steve