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edwin wells

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Hello All,

I have learned just tons from all of you guys over the last couple of years. I tune into the forum all the time, and appreciate the collective knowledge very much. Thanks a bunch!
Question - I am redoing my brakes on my '51 3/4 ton and don't know if these shoes require any kind of hold down kit. I have seen hold down kits advertised for the 1/2 tons, but never a 3/4 ton. I also don't even know what a hold down kit is... It sounds like something I would need for my mother in law.
I have looked on the search feature with no luck!
 
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It is just the springs & clips that hold the brake shoes to the backing plate , if you look in your 'phone book for a Brake Jobber & hand carry in your old brake springs & what nots , he'll be able to match them up .

Any competent & motivated parts man can do this by looking in the " brake parts Buyers Guide " ~ this being a book of pictures & part numbers .

Chevs Of The 40's will have everything you need in stock .

DO NOT TURN THE DRUMS ! .
 
Re: Hold down kit

Thanks everyone! Nate, I will go ahead and take 'em into a shop.

Yeah, my mother in law is a big reason I like to work on my truck - it never talks back -
 
re; hold downs. When did they change from "U" shaped flat spring steel clip to a coil spring with a cup on each end?
 
Topic Drift : M.I.L.

My ex came by the other day and began ragging on our son's wife.....

Then she complains about how he doesn't want to spend any time with her , won't visit , won't call nor return her calls etc.

She doesn't think the numerous insults she hurled at the bride during the wedding have anything to do with this because well ' it's all true ! ' :rolleyes: .

Some Women just don't get it and apparentky like to be alone & miserable .
 
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