Most of the vendors sell the two sizes for about $1.50 each. However go to
a farm implement (or big hardware) store and you can get them for about
$.10 each.
Good Luck,
Jim House
46 Chevy 3104
Hollis, NH
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Brian Stephens
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 11:54 AM
To: Deve Krehbiel; Jon Kunkel; Chuck
Cc: oletrucks posting
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] '50 Half Ton Brake Repair
Believe they are called pin locks. Available from Chevs of the 40s.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deve Krehbiel" <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>
To: "Jon Kunkel" <jonkunkel@home.com>; "Chuck" <birdman@flinet.com>
Cc: "oletrucks posting" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2000 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] '50 Half Ton Brake Repair
> The original ones are not 'C' clips. They are completely round with a bend
> about halfway that allows you to slip them on. I too am interested in
> knowing of a source for these. If they arent available, we can always use
a
> C clip in its place but the originals have more meat on them and would
> ultimately be more secure.
>
> Deve Krehbiel
> Hesston, Kansas
> 1950 3100 * 1949 3600 * 1948 4400 * 50 3100
> www.speedprint.com/Deves50/index.html
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jon Kunkel" <jonkunkel@home.com>
> To: "Chuck" <birdman@flinet.com>
> Cc: "oletrucks posting" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 7:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] '50 Half Ton Brake Repair
>
>
> > Chuck,
> >
> > I believe the clips you are talking about are the "C" clips. They can
be
> > purchased locally. The large one I believe is 5/8". The best thing to
do
> > is go to your local FLAPS with the old broken ones and match them up.
My
> > local FLAPS guy always enjoys checking out parts for me. Hell I should
> just
> > work there. I check the books whenever I am there. The kid behind the
> > counter is amazed that trucks this old still have parts listed in their
> > books. He is now thinking of buying an ole vehicle.
> >
> > Jon 50 3100
> > Chicago burbs
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Chuck" <birdman@flinet.com>
> > To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 6:28 AM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] '50 Half Ton Brake Repair
> >
> >
> > > Hello all. This is my first post to 'ole trucks. My question is about
> > > repairing my brakes. Where can I get the litttle metal rings that
> > > hold everything together or can I use a regular "Jesus" clip ??
> > > My brakes use two sizes and I am worried that unless that I use
> > > orginal type, they may come off going down the highway.
> > > Thanks for the input.
> > >
> > > Chuck
> > >
> > > '50 3100
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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