10" Brakes on Old Warhorse

Howdy Folks,

I'm rather new here and need to learn the ropes. My inquiry is regarding 10" brakes. I own a '42 Ford GPW. For some of you folks, that's a WWII Jeep. I've kept it absolutely original until recently. I discovered a pair of Jeep 10" rear brakes on Ebay and purchased them complete with backing plates, old shoes, drums and hardware. I cleaned everything up, purchase new wheel cylinders and brake shoes and had the drums turned. After painting, I installed everything on the rear axle (removing the original 9" brake components). The improvement was very noticeable. So much so, I'd like to repeat the process for the front axle. However, I'm not having much luck finding another set of 10" brakes with backing plates and hardware. Would any of you have any sources I can check out? Any experiences you can share?

I'm sure some of you are asking, 'why didn't he use the 11" brakes?' Remember, I'm tryng stay original. With 11" brakes, WWII combat wheels won't fit as there's a conflict with the wheel bolts and the drum. Also, I experienced a WWII jeep with 11" brakes on all four corners and was rudely surprised when I hit the brakes, thinking they were original brakes, and had to peel myself off the windshield afterward. You gotta press hard on those 9" brakes! Not so hard on 11 inchers I found out.

There you have it. I look forward to any feedback I can get. GI Gear

 

Thanks for the lead. I've sent him a message and hope to hear good news. I appreciate your help.
GI Gear

 

Yup, check out the classifieds or put a want to buy ad there. Some of the vendors listed in the where to buy parts sticky post can be helpful as well. I'd try the folks here first. Most likely cheaper.
Oh, and welcome!
My first Jeep engine conversion was helping Dad swap in a 153 Chev 4 cylinder from a '63 Chevy 2 into his '43 GPW


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I'd just like to say thanks for keeping your Jeep (almost) original.
I like modified Jeeps, but I think all MB's & GPW's should be restored to original condition.

 

X2, They worked hard during and after the war, they deserve to show where they came from, and maybe get some rest.

 

Doug, Thanks for your accolades. I've taken pride in keeping my '42 GPW original and in good working order for well over 25 years now. Both of my kids have grown up with that wonderful machine and still love it. Now I've got to build another WWII warhorse just so both will end up with one. Other than being converted to 12V, the machine is entirely original Ford parts. I've managed to put almost 70,000 miles on her. The engine still runs as nice as the day I built it. Tranny and transfer are always needing maintenance but I'm able to keep up with it. The reason for the larger brakes is because I usually haul my MBT trailer behind her and fully loaded. Makes for a challenge to bring the rig to a halt in a hurry. Alan (GI Gear)