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Old May 28, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Disc brake backing plates

I'm not trying to bug everyone. What is being used as a dust sheild behind the rotors. I'm running disc brakes on straight axle. Cut up the drum plates ? I'm on vacation and have been working on the 56 8 to 10 hrs a day. My wife is being patient , but thinks I'm nuts.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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I have had no issues without the rear dust shield... most conversions I see do not have them. do not think it would be difficult to fab some, but drum backing plates are pretty thick! not sure if i would start with them, as they are a decent commodity for re-sale.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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I'm running a straight axle w/disc also on my 55 I went to Pepboys and got dust shield they were about $20 for two.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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