1951 Chevy Pickup Rebuild

T.fleming · 10-25-2009, 10:07 PM

My son and I are begining to rebuild a 1951 Chevy 3100 and are starting with the non-existing brakes. After we got the drums off we discovered that someone before us had removed the parking break components from the rear brakes and left only the hydraulic components. Finding all of the needed parking brake items are a challenge. Some are available through our parts house and some at classic parts outlets, but some are not availabe at all. We are wondering what later model chevy brakes were the same as our 3100 or might interchange so we could hit the junk yards.

**octaneman** · 10-26-2009, 12:23 PM

Hi T.fleming

Nice little project you got going there, I wish you and your son all the best in it's completion.

The best suggestion I can put forth is to find the service manual or parts catalog for the years that particular truck model was in service. Check out books from haynes, chiltons or mitchell, then use it as a reference for parts that are compatible and are still available through specialty shops.

Good luck !

10-25-2009, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
T.fleming Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp pack2	1951 Chevy Pickup Rebuild My son and I are begining to rebuild a 1951 Chevy 3100 and are starting with the non-existing brakes. After we got the drums off we discovered that someone before us had removed the parking break components from the rear brakes and left only the hydraulic components. Finding all of the needed parking brake items are a challenge. Some are available through our parts house and some at classic parts outlets, but some are not availabe at all. We are wondering what later model chevy brakes were the same as our 3100 or might interchange so we could hit the junk yards.

10-26-2009, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Home Support, Gearhead Automotive Center Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 551 OS: WINXP	Re: 1951 Chevy Pickup Rebuild Hi T.fleming Nice little project you got going there, I wish you and your son all the best in it's completion. The best suggestion I can put forth is to find the service manual or parts catalog for the years that particular truck model was in service. Check out books from haynes, chiltons or mitchell, then use it as a reference for parts that are compatible and are still available through specialty shops. Good luck !