Monty Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I'm building AMT's '65 Galaxie kit, which isn't bad, but could benefit from some upgrades. Here's where I need help. Seems like many models of this vintage lack any inner wheel/brake detail. I noticed Scenes Unlimited carries these items which he lists as brake backing plates: 1) Would these be accurate for a '65 Galaxie? 2) If so, which is front and which is rear? 3) Any pics out there on how they would've appeared in factory stock form (colors etc)? TIA for all helpful replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) They're reasonably OK-generic for that general period backing plates on US-built drum brakes, and look Ford-enough to easily pass. I'd use the lower ones for the front because of the two extra dimples. Probably black as delivered, rusty, dusty, and greasy after a few years. Edited November 15, 2020 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Look pretty typical for drum brake backing plates. Use the bottom for the rear, they have the dimples where the parking brake cables would enter the plate. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I agree with Bill with one exception, I think the dimpled back plates should be used on the rear because the emergency brake cable was most likely connected through a dimple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, dmthamade said: Look pretty typical for drum brake backing plates. Use the bottom for the rear, they have the dimples where the parking brake cables would enter the plate. Don 59 minutes ago, blunc said: I agree with Bill with one exception, I think the dimpled back plates should be used on the rear because the emergency brake cable was most likely connected through a dimple. Depending on how you read the dimple, it could go either way. These are front Ford backing plates of similar vintage. But in this case, I'll agree with blunc and dmthamade because the dimples on the model parts in question are on the opposite side of the backing plate from the wheel cylinder, which is where a parking brake cable would go in. Edited November 16, 2020 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) For all interested. This should help clear up what all the bumps and details are. Also included are the real thing Edited November 18, 2020 by Oldmopars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Very nicely illustrated and explained, guys. Posts like this make me proud to be a member. This is precisely what the forum is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 19 hours ago, bisc63 said: Very nicely illustrated and explained, guys. Posts like this make me proud to be a member. This is precisely what the forum is about. I couldn't agree more. I truly appreciate all the info you guys provided. Special thanks to oldmopars for the detailed breakdown of the parts in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Don't use those on a GM product or the rivet counters will get you! That's clearly a Bendix system, not Delco-Moraine! (Ducks under desk, dons the flame suit) Seriously, this has been a very good thread and hasn't started circling the drain like they so often can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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