64 wheel cylinder kits

[Don M.]

I just bought a 64 Roadster and it pulls hard left, I'm going to rebuild my wheel cylinders, the car sat a lot, and wasn't driven much. I looked in Paragons parts catalogue. They say not an original part and may not be good for NCRS judging. I don't know what you can see to identify, BUT where or what should I buy to look correct don't care to give away points if I don't have to

[Jim L.]

Re: 64 wheel cylinder kits

If your original wheel cylinders are rebuildable, then the simple approach is to go to NAPA and ask for the following:

2 ea UP 21 (rear)

2 ea UP 237 (front)

Total cost, even at retail, ought to be less than about $25

Jim

[Don M.]

Re: 64 wheel cylinder kits

Jim, Thank you, and you feel that the new seals are not something that a judge is going to pick up on to deduct originality??

[Jim L.]

Re: 64 wheel cylinder kits

Jim, Thank you, and you feel that the new seals are not something that a judge is going to pick up on to deduct originality??

The wheel cylinder seals are totally contained within your original wheel cylinders which are almost totally obscured by your brake drums which are partially covered by the wheels.

There isn't a chance in the world that you'll lose judging points.

Jim