WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

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WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Post by Retro54 » Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:14 pm

Good day. I missed the opportunity to purchase a set of reproduction AC Brakes from Mr. Sidmore when he was still living. These reproductions were produced by Mr. Sidmore for small drum rears. I am well aware they are currently not available.

This post is to see if anyone has a set of these brakes on the shelf, purchased but not used for a project. I am looking for a complete set. Bonus if you also have the AC pedal, but that would not be a deal breaker for me.

I am well aware of the other options out there, however, these are the brakes I would like to get my proverbial hands on if I can since my father recently installed his set and I like how they work. I'm not in a hurry to get a set and am willing to be patient.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Andy
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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Dennis M » Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:30 pm

Do you need the small drum or the big drum?
Pre 26 or 26/27

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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Retro54 » Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:18 pm

Dennis M wrote:
Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:30 pm
Do you need the small drum or the big drum?
Pre 26 or 26/27
Great question! A detail I left out. I need small drum.

Andy

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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:54 pm

Larry didn't make large drum brakes, just the small drum.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Retro54 » Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:04 pm

Mark Gregush wrote:
Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:54 pm
Larry didn't make large drum brakes, just the small drum.
You know, I was just hoping back on here to correct myself. Thank you Mark.


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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Allan » Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:24 am

Andrew, you made the same mistake as i did. I know a Larry Skidmore in Spokane. He has a couple of very nice T's, and is quite an old car illustrator. I first thought he must have branched out into the brake manufacture but the brakes were made by Larry Sidmore.

Allan from down under.


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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Loftfield » Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:42 am

What an unfortunate name for a set of brakes!

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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by CudaMan » Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:08 am

Sidmore, not Skidmore! :)
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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Retro54 » Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:23 am

CudaMan wrote:
Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:08 am
Sidmore, not Skidmore! :)
Ohh my, I am embarrassed. May Mr. Sidmore rest in piece. I will revise my post. THANK YOU!

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Re: WANTED - Skidmore AC Brakes

Post by Retro54 » Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:25 am

Loftfield wrote:
Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:42 am
What an unfortunate name for a set of brakes!
My spelling error. Corrected now.


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Re: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Post by Tparts » Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:00 am

I believe we have a set that are new. $350 plus shipping
Call Langs at 1-800-872-7871 They will be at Hershey
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Re: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Post by Dan McEachern » Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:52 am

Don's brake set might possibly be a set of the outside brakes that were on the market many years ago and made by Jess Bonar (sp) in Florida.

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Re: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Post by Retro54 » Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:52 am

Tparts wrote:
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:00 am
I believe we have a set that are new. $350 plus shipping
Call Langs at 1-800-872-7871 They will be at Hershey
Thank you Don, however I really like the 'look' and operation of the Sidmore castings and brakes.

Andy


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Re: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Post by South park zephyr » Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:32 am

If they are still available, I will call when you open.

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Re: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Post by Jeepster47 » Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:23 pm

Sent you a pm, have a new unused set

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Re: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Post by Retro54 » Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:05 pm

Jeepster47 wrote:
Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:23 pm
Sent you a pm, have a new unused set
Excellent. I will respond.

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