Bob,
I haven't heard of double-thick linings, but I do remember when, back
in the rivet-yourself days, JC Whitney carried a shim material that could
be used between linings and the shoe to increase thickness.
That may not have been a great idea, since proper-thickness linings
should fit proper-sized drums OK. Did you measure the ID of the MGB
drums when you had them off the car? Mine have a specification cast into
the iron. Memory says that it says Max Diameter 10.06 inches (or
something).
Bob
On Sun, 7 Sep 2003 00:28:09 -0000 "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
writes:
> After staring a good time at my handiwork, I realized that the new
> linings are only half the thickness of the old ones, 4/32 VS 8/32.
Assuming
> the vendor sent me "good" goods, I must have drums that have been
turned
> down a few too many times. Extra thick linings must have been a cheap
fix
> for worn drums back in the old days. My TD is the same way (which is
probably
> the only reason I spotted it).
>
> Does this theory sound credible? I'll try the old shoes tomorrow,
> and report back.
>
> Has anyone else heard of double thick linings? Are they still
> available?
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
> Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
> 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336
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