Buick style brake drums

[3100 chevy]

Components 

-air cleaner

-early ford backing plate

 

I am not Sure how accurate this is but it looks good enough for me and thought I'd share it

[mike 51]

You may have the parts backwards.....I think the backing plate should be on the other side of the "drum"  with the flange against the backing plate.

Good idea though....if it's not glued try moving the parts around and see what you think.

 

Edited July 20, 2015 by mike 51

[3100 chevy]

Not too sure what you mean

[mike 51]

Try turning the brake "drum" over.  Your pic of the real thing shows what I mean..the "small end" goes inside the wheel. Maybe file the flange to match the fins on the backing plate side of the drums like in the pic?  

 Not a big deal, just my impression.

[3100 chevy]

I see what you mean.

Got it closer

[Snake45]

Looks like you still have it backwards.

[blunc]

The backing plate goes on the other side of the brake drum (on real cars).

Of course, you may assemble it any way you wish.  

[mike 51]

Yep, it's still backwards...

[1972coronet]

The tapered-end fits-into the backside of the wheel(s) , with the "bell" end facing the suspension .