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What is this bracket?

Post by Mustang1964s » Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:22 pm

I picked up a '26/'27 rearend over the weekend and it had wooden wheels.
My question is what are the brackets for?
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:39 pm

Part of mounting for accessory brakes.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by Mustang1964s » Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:44 pm

Any idea what type of brake?
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by Mustang1964s » Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:46 pm

Maybe Rocky Mountain?
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:49 pm

There were many types made by different companies. Maybe someone can match that bracket with the maker or brand.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:53 pm

Too crude for Rocky Mtn. - perhaps a photo of the "business" side ?
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by kmatt2 » Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:23 pm

Notice that it is a 1926-27 big drum rear axle. Assuming that the brake bands are still in place, I would say this bracket was made by a
local blacksmith in order to operate the brakes off the foot brake via a looped cable like the original AC brakes. If the brake bands are in place it would mean that the Ford brake cam and lever was turned upside down for some reason, perhaps for leverage or clearance. The bracket construction does not look to be comericaly produced.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by TRDxB2 » Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:02 pm

The location of the bracket is where the rear radius rod would be attacked. It is unlikely that that the radius rods would be eliminated. There is a triangular piece of metal attached to the bracket, perhaps for a radius rod attached to the frame. Would help to see more of the axle attached to the frame or what ever & a view from the wheel side.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by Mustang1964s » Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:35 pm

Let me see what I can do for a better pic tonight.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:41 pm

The radius rods are not eliminated, they are attached to the bracket. Similar to this set up. Need to see other side of bracket to see how it works or if it’s for something other than brakes. It may be a farmer designed set up.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Mar 25, 2025 12:32 pm

I have a pair of brackets similar to that that I believe used Chevrolet brake shoes.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by ModelTMitch » Mon Mar 31, 2025 2:39 am

Mustang1964s wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:22 pm
 I picked up a '26/'27 rearend over the weekend and it had wooden wheels.
My question is what are the brackets for?
Appears to be part of a Rocky Mountain brake assembly.
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Re: What is this bracket?

Post by Mustang1964s » Thu Apr 03, 2025 2:05 pm

Looking at the pictures. It does look like RMB.
Thank you all for the pictures.
Sorry for not getting betters pics.
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