Brake Drums

[BigDave LM6174]

Anyone know where I can find some rear brake drums for my 52 Henry J.  Right rear brake drum appears to be warped and bent.

[Quadromaniac]

There are some parts cars on E Bay right now.

[Corsairdeluxe]

I think I have a n.o.s drum in the great black hole I call my garage. I't s 96 here now and even more in the garage.when it drops below critical mass, I'll check and let you know.

[BigDave LM6174]

Thanks Jim, let me know. 

[Corsairdeluxe]

I turned over the pack rat mass that I call my parts collection and came up with a N.O.S HJ  brake drum which I will discuss with Big Dave off forum, but it sorta surprised me that it was already mounted on a rear hub.I was also surprised that the stud holes were empty. I guess they were easier to ship or maybe the studs were prone to damage. any thoughts?

[Fid]

I never saw a KF product that had studs on the brake drums. They all used bolts and a single guide pin to help align so you could start the bolts.
Typical KF hub here:

[Corsairdeluxe]

Lowell... after further inspection,you are absolutely correct. The drums are fine.It's me that is off. Should be a lesson to all that info from our more seasoned citizens,however well intended, is subject to examination.

[Fid]

Happens to the best of us Jim. I'm guilty too.
I do have to admit this ad is amusing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-lug-nut-1951-Kiaser-/370876883414?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5659fc21d6&vxp=mtr

A "lug nut for a '51 Kiaser Manhattan"  - we all know there were no '51 Kaiser Manhattans and now we know the '51 Kaiser did not have lug nuts either.

[BigDave LM6174]

Yep, should be 5 bolts and pin.

[joefrazer]

Both of my 1947 Kaisers use studs/lug nuts and what makes it even more interesting, the driver side units are left hand thread.