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GMCBubba · 01-24-2007, 05:40 PM

does anyone have any suggestions of what to do with my brake drums that are out of tolerances and have been replaced? i hate to just throw them away but don't know what else to do with them. thanks for the help.

i also have all the old wheel cylinders which are in good shape and could be rebuilt

krue · 01-24-2007, 05:44 PM

Junk iron, unless you need trot line weights.

cdowns · 01-24-2007, 06:03 PM

you can turn them into bases for light stands ,upright ashtrays ,fans ,stansions for a displaying at car show, eyes for a giant snowman // the only limitation for what you can use them for is your imagination

Fred T · 01-24-2007, 07:19 PM

Out of tolerance drums need to go to the big iron graveyard in the sky. Cylinders, it's cheaper to buy new than to pay to get them sleeved. I would put them in the recycle bin.

GMCBubba · 01-24-2007, 07:24 PM

thanks guys. i appreciate the help. i was just wary of throwing them away if there was something else to do with them that was less wasteful. i replaced with all new parts, anyway

FarmTruk · 01-24-2007, 09:01 PM

You could use 'em to make some really cool wall clocks. All you need to add is the movement.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-24-2007, 09:27 PM

If it was me I'd set them up at about 300 yds.and at plink them with my Savage 300. They make a nice bell sound each time you hit 'em.

msgross · 01-24-2007, 09:30 PM

2-4 cents per pound at the recycler... Might buy you a soda or something...

65-72 chevytoys · 01-24-2007, 10:01 PM

boat anchors

Aarons72s · 01-25-2007, 01:00 AM

Wheel chocks. Really. I used one on my 69 trailer for a few years.

01-24-2007, 05:40 PM	#1
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	worn out brake drums does anyone have any suggestions of what to do with my brake drums that are out of tolerances and have been replaced? i hate to just throw them away but don't know what else to do with them. thanks for the help. i also have all the old wheel cylinders which are in good shape and could be rebuilt __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

01-24-2007, 05:44 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: worn out brake drums Junk iron, unless you need trot line weights. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-24-2007, 06:03 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: worn out brake drums you can turn them into bases for light stands ,upright ashtrays ,fans ,stansions for a displaying at car show, eyes for a giant snowman // the only limitation for what you can use them for is your imagination __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-24-2007, 07:19 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: worn out brake drums Out of tolerance drums need to go to the big iron graveyard in the sky. Cylinders, it's cheaper to buy new than to pay to get them sleeved. I would put them in the recycle bin. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-24-2007, 07:24 PM	#5
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: worn out brake drums thanks guys. i appreciate the help. i was just wary of throwing them away if there was something else to do with them that was less wasteful. i replaced with all new parts, anyway __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

01-24-2007, 09:01 PM	#6
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: worn out brake drums You could use 'em to make some really cool wall clocks. All you need to add is the movement. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-24-2007, 09:27 PM	#7
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,865	Re: worn out brake drums If it was me I'd set them up at about 300 yds.and at plink them with my Savage 300. They make a nice bell sound each time you hit 'em. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

01-24-2007, 09:30 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: worn out brake drums 2-4 cents per pound at the recycler... Might buy you a soda or something... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-24-2007, 10:01 PM	#9
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: worn out brake drums boat anchors __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

01-25-2007, 01:00 AM	#10
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: worn out brake drums Wheel chocks. Really. I used one on my 69 trailer for a few years.



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