Yea- when I measure the shows from edge to edge they measure 10.5" so I'm thinking maybe the 11x2.5 shoes like 5.7 Hemi suggested as a easy starting point since I have my axles all bolted/sealed up but I do appreciate your detailed explanation and all the help.
I'll score a pair of the 11" pads...
Sorry for not being clear when I say they are not working.
When test fitted- the shoes seem to be too long. They do not fit inside the drum length-wise.
Width-wise- they are fine( they are 2.5" shoes).
5.7 Hemi- thanks- will give it a shot and 72 bluNblu- WOW- thanks for the detailed...
So- my dilemma is I have a 67 Dart of which I’ve swapped the 7” rear for a 8 ¾ 323 A Body rear. I also swapped the small bolt pattern 4” axles to 4.5” Moser axles but in reading a few articles & I also learned this the hard way- I needed a set of matching “B” Body Backing Plates and Drums so I...