Painted drums...

[bob32268]

Referring to the book "MOPAR B- Body Restoration 1966-1970" by Shaw & Wilkins. On pages 92 & 93 it shows how drums were painted red if you had other wheels beside the factory steel wheels.
Can anyone tell me what year this started and what year Chrysler Corp. stopped this practice.
Tks,
Bob32268

 

[Jerry Hall]

I believe 68 RR.

 

[bob32268]

I believe 68 RR.

 

[bob32268]

Is 1968 when they started doing it or when they ceased doing it ?

 

[DeltaV]

My '70 Charger with factory road wheels has painted 11" drums.

 

[DeltaV]

Referring to the book "MOPAR B- Body Restoration 1966-1970" by Shaw & Wilkins. On pages 92 & 93 it shows how drums were painted red if you had other wheels beside the factory steel wheels.
Can anyone tell me what year this started and what year Chrysler Corp. stopped this practice.
Tks,
Bob32268

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There are some FBBO discussions about the red painted drums. For example:

We have so far confirmed this procedure on '69 -'71 model year cars.

Also, @Richard Cranium has (and had) '68 B-bodies. He might be able to chime in tomorrow. He goes to bed early.

 

[dadsbee]

Is 1968 when they started doing it or when they ceased doing it ?

Started..

..'69

 

[themechanic]

They look cool. I'd paint the drums red regardless of car if they show thru the wheels.

 

[Darter6]

FYI My 72 Challenger Rallye 340 the drums were painted.

 

[LB0442]

Here is a rear end I pulled out of a 73 Road Runner. Has some red and black is painted over that. Couldn't tell you if it is original or not.

 

[WileE]

Ooohhh .... I thought you meant

 

[Darter6]

Talked to a friend that bought a 1974 RR new. The rear drums were painted red.

 

[DeltaV]

Started..

..'69
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You have higher quality standards than the factory line worker from long ago; and more free time on your hands!

 

[Runcharger]

I bought a new 75 R.R. and it had rally wheels and painted drums and rotors from the factory.

 

[440 4 speed]

Started..

..'69
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Also the Super B’s got them. The ones I have are 11”.