68 Cutlass S convertible front brake drums

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Old Nov 28, 2020 | 02:48 AM
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Cool 68 Cutlass S convertible front brake drums

Anyone have a source for these? I had to cut mine off a car that sat for 30 years and the shoes were so bonded that nothing else worked to free the drum! I have tried several parts stores , but none of the ones they say fit actually do. The latest one I found seems close, but the outer rim on the inside is shorter than the outside rim ( if that makes any sense). Picture two concentric circles, on my original drum the outer rim is longer than the inner one but on the drum that they say fits it's just the opposite. I am really flummoxed here and not being a gear head, I don't k now where to turn. Anyone have any leads I can follow???
Old Nov 28, 2020 | 05:34 AM
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The A-body drums were the same from 64-72. The same parts were also used on 68-74 X-body cars (Nova and clones) and 67-69 F-body cars (Camaro/Firebird). They are available everywhere. They may not look exactly the same, but they will function correctly. FYI, your pictures didn't post.
Old Nov 28, 2020 | 01:16 PM
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Cityplumber1,
Do you want to use the Chineseum ??? Or would you like to go with the very last of my N.O.S. U.S.A. made Brake Drums ????

Always best to simply call me ---- Craig --- 516 - 485 - 1935......
Old Dec 7, 2020 | 03:30 PM
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Cityplumber1 never came back -- guess he doesn't care, after all....
Old Dec 8, 2020 | 03:37 AM
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RockAuto offers 5 different front drums for a '68 Cutlass. That's where I got my last set of front drums.
Old Dec 8, 2020 | 06:55 AM
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Not 5 , buddy, ONE (1), All companies that are Hawking their Chineseum wares -- buy from the same Chineseum outfit.....
I was / am offering N.O.S. U.S.A. Brake Drums for the Men who care about their cars, don't have to worry about Chineseum steel warpage, but they are Not $ 19.79 each....
And, I have N.O.S. +++ Asbestos +++ Brake Shoes -- again for those who appreciate nice smoooooth braking.....

Quality vs. Price, America is a FREE country, you can get what you like.....
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