I'm working on a 50 Super. Just got it started for the first time since 93 (best estimate). We figure now that we can likely get it moving on it's own power, Stopping is the next best thing. We took apart the drums and found they could use a good spin on a lathe. The question is, looking at the drums, they are looking fairly rusty. Should I take a spinning wire brush to them and get the rust off before they go in? Maybe even paint them with some BBQ paint?
Welcome aboard! It sure wouldn't hurt to get all the loose scale off the drums ahead of time; you're obviously thinking of doing that anyway and that will help the person turning the drums. Before you go that far, you should measure the inside diameter of the drums to see if they're candidates for surfacing to begin with. I don't know what the limits are for your '50 drums, so I can't give you that advice...maybe others will chime in. I wouldn't do a lot of prep other than getting the nasty stuff off until you know the drum is OK. You can do the rest afterwards. Devon
Thanks bhambulldog can you recommend a good place for parts? So far, I need a new gas tank. I have had little luck finding any. Also, any good resources for researching you might recommend?
Gas Tanks are a tough find for our old cars. But, for other stuff, here's some of the places I've used with very good luck; CARS http://www.oldbuickparts.com/catalog/ Kanter http://www.kanter.com/ Waldren http://www.waldronexhaust.com/ Chris Roesch a member of this board. And I've had good luck at the AACA forum, as well. And , Steele Rubber http://www.steelerubber.com/ Also, NAPA
