Ray, Here is a link to Speedway. Their kits are direct replacement I think, but brand new. They are not cheap! They also have spindles. At least from '36 I think will bolt right up. Henry was waiting for the patent to run out on hydraulic brakes and was had been ready to go with them when it ran out in '39. My first car was a '38 Ford Coupe with cable brakes. When I converted it to hydraulics I changed backing plates and used wide lug drums. All holes needed to mount brake lines and E-brake cables were already there. I didn't have to drill a single hole. Previsions For pedals and master cylinder were in place. With the pickup parts I think you use the pickup spindles and brakes on the car axle. The brakes look similar but are more modern Bendex type I believe.
A few years ago you would be right to think that what wasn't used from a stock car was scraped, but now those parts are valuable and are sold to support the project. Rich guys buy museum quality cars to have someone else build them a "rat rod" ( a term I hate ) Whole rolling chaises are removed and sold. Oh well. It sounds like a fun project but lots of rules. Im still reading, rereading and making notes in the Bonneville rule book. Tom
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/m/945_Street-Rod-Drum-Brake-Kits-Ford.html
