Brakes

I have a T bucket steel body and Iam going to mount it on a model A frame I have ID the front axle as a 1937 to 1940 I have the spendals but no front brakes Iam wonting to know what ford vehicles to look for for my donar break fix. I have a ford 9 rear and Iam planning on running rither a chevy 350 or 327 power plant with a TH 350 trans Iam leaning toward drum breaks what is yalls opinion  

Take a look at www.speedwaymotors.com. I would suggest talking to one of their tech guys before ordering though to make make sure the stuff you get is all compatible.

If you don't want to spend that kind of money, (But you probably will anyway by the time you get done driving around gathereing and rebuilding used stuff); I would suggest you look for a good set of 49 to 54 Chevy spindles and brakes. I THINK these spindles will fit your axle, I'm not sure. I have 23 T with a tube axle and 49 to 54 Chevy spindles. I put Wilwood Mustang II spindles and disc brakes on it. However this required machining the outboard end of the spindle to shorten it somewhat and putting a sleeve on the seal fit of the spindle. (I own a lathe and all the tools so this operation wasn't a big deal to me). If you opt to do something like this make sure the machinist you take it to is a "car guy" NEVER leave your stuff with someone who doesn't fully understand what you are trying to do!

If you are going to chase used parts at the LEAST get yourself a GOOD dial caliper ( not an over-price plastic piece of garbage!), they can be had from places like www.mscdirect.com for around $30 dollars on up. A vernier caliper is less expensive and not as fragile, but you must have good short range vision to read it accurately (or if you are like me, strong reading glasses). Anyway if you are chasing used parts carefully measure what you are wanting to fit them to and MAKE SKETCHES! I can't over stress the importance of this point, unless you don't care if you buy a bunch of stuff that is wore out and/or won't fit. Pay particular attention to brake drum diameters and condition, and the bottom side of spindle bearing fits- this is the place they wear.
Good Luck,
Scott  

if you can find an old rodder in your town ,they can be a wealth of knowledge.I have a T on A frame rails built in 1965 in Oregon . It has all the traditional stuff
corvair steering box , old ford 9" etc.anyway it has  volvo disc brakes on the front
( they're the same as 60's era chevy)exactly the same ,not just close, it took old school to know this, the old geezers knew then and I'll bet us old geezers know now, just go to a car show and ask questions ,they won't mind.just don't try to B S em,350/350 is a good combo .Ive enjoyed my T for 16 years. enjoy it and ASK questions