I have acquired a 1949 F6COE I'm in need of 2 front brake drums to get the brakes working. Also king pins and tie rod ends

 

You will get more responses if you post this on the 48-56 forum

 

Lawman, welcome to FTE, the best Ford Truck Forum on the world wide Web!

I can't help you with your request, but we do like COE Trucks here, but you need to show us pictures of your truck.

 

What am I missing, this is the 48-56 Forum

 

F-4, F-6 drums are the same

 

F-4, F-6 drums are the same. Front drums that is.

 

It was probably posted on another forum and a moderator moved it to the proper one.

 

This was first posted in the 1947 and under forum, and as said, was moved here. Next thing I'll do is to say welcome and, as always, ask for pictures. Next is the bad news that NOS drums for F-4/5/6s and their COE brothers no longer exist. Finding good used drums, or having drums sleeved, are the remaining options. I'd suggest a phone call to Chuck Mantiglia of Chuck's Trucks to see what he suggests. He's a big truck authority. He will also have your king pins and other suspension/steering pieces. Stu

Chucks Trucks LLC., Chuck's Trucks, Chucks Trucks

 

Thanks for info will try him next

 

I learned of these folks. I do not know if they can reline our drums or not. Might be worth a call.
https://www.jgrelining.com/

 

Thanks for the info on drum relining will call them in am.

 

Ozzman are you saying you need new shoes (or the possibility of any existing shoes you have being re-lined) or actual drums?

 

Calvin I plan on relining the shoes what I need is front drums the ones on this truck have numerous grooves up to 3/8s of a inch in them . I called J&G brake drum service he cant sleeve a 14 " diameter drum

 

Ford Truck Parts and Accessories book is showing a '49 F-6 having the same drum right through 1955. I was actually really expecting to find that I had a spare set of your drums but mine are 13" off of a 1955 F-500 and yes, you're correct yours are 14". I really wanted to help out a fellow big truck owner. Sorry.

 

Calvin, Thanks for the help didn't think it would be that hard to find brake drums for this truck. Will keep searching Columbus got lucky maybe I will. Good bunch of ole truck boys on here. OZ