Brake hubs contacting American Racing wheels

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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 04:02 PM
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Brake hubs contacting American Racing wheels

I believe that the unique (Raised Rib) design of my brake drums on my 69 Delta are not compatible with the Ametican Racing wheels I purchased last year. When the front rims are mounted, they touch the brake drum at the raised rim area closest to the front wheels. I have been meaning to correct this issue better than the interim band-aid approach I took by installing two washers on each lug before mounting wheels. This just allows a minimum clearance but lug nuts should be longer if I continue this approach.
Are replacement drums avail? Are spacers avail to replace washers? All input is appreciated.
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Notice raised rib area.
Old Feb 26, 2019 | 04:05 PM
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Minimal clearace here perhaps 1/16 - 1/8 inch. After I installed two washers on each stud..
Old Feb 26, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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Replacement brake drums are N O T available through the "Chineseum" world of today's garbage parts -- and that is a GOOD thing....
I have N.O.S. very- U.S.A made Brake Drums and N.O.S. ++ Asbestos ++ brake shoes for this application, as well!!!
Always best to simply call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935...
Old Feb 26, 2019 | 07:07 PM
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Click on the Amazon link below, these come in 1/16, 1/8, and 1/4 thick on a 5x5" There are other types as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-Performance-ALL44125-Steel-Spacer/dp/B009Q74YX2/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=1%2F8%22+thick+wheel+spacer+5x5&qid=1551236563&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-Performance-ALL44125-Steel-Spacer/dp/B009Q74YX2/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=1%2F8%22+thick+wheel+spacer+5x5&qid=1551236563&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull
Old Feb 27, 2019 | 05:10 AM
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To the OP, if your wheels don't fit without washers then contact the wheel manufacturer and find out what wheel they have that will fit properly. I am not an advocate of wheel spacers or bolt pattern adapters.
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