Andy, I replaced the brake return spring on my '47-2 a couple of years ago.
I just went to the LAPD (local auto parts dealer) and bought a generic
spring. Works fine and no problems in two years. Getting it on was the
toughest part. VERY hard to stretch it enough to get it hooked on. Got
some good tips from a couple of list members. Take a 5" piece of coat
hanger or stiff wire.....make a hook on the end.....clamp on the non-hook
end of the wire with a pair of vice-grips...the use this contraption to hook
to the new spring so you can pull it forward enough to attach it. Let me
know if you need more info on this.
Tom Caperton
47-2nd 3100....in Whiteville, NC
tcape@weblnk.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "AKBurke" <ajkburke@msn.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 12:40 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Brake part needed
> I need a couple of small parts too..
>
> 1) a hood bolt for an '49 AD...one of the bigger ones
> 2) a brake return spring for the '49, and
> 3) one Hubcap...I'm told the other three are for a 55-56...bowtie in
> the middle, any condition.
>
> anyone?
>
> Thanks
> -Andy
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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