09-27-2010, 05:21 PM | #1 |
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I need some parts
I posted this over in the WTB section but I'm not sure how much that gets read so I'll mention it here. I need a brake pedal and eight of the pins that hold shock absorbers on a 57 3100. You wouldn't normally need these but some PO modified mine and I want to put it back like it should be.
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09-27-2010, 05:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: I need some parts
they have them here
http://www.classicparts.com/1957-59-...tinfo/74-623A/ The brake pedal you have to find used. Do you need the arm or just the pedal? Last edited by dwcsr; 09-27-2010 at 05:37 PM. |
09-28-2010, 12:04 PM | #3 | |
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I need the pedal, just the rod that goes down through the floor with the part on top that holds the rubber pad. My truck has had an automatic tranny in it at some time in it's life and they removed the top part and welded on a wide pedal top from a Chrysler. My truck had the rare "quick change shocks". Just cut the strap and pull the shock off, LOL. |
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09-28-2010, 12:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: I need some parts
Maybe its just me but I'd prolly bolt my shocks in rather than use a ziptie... just me though.
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09-28-2010, 02:15 PM | #6 |
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Just so everyone knows, I would never zip-tie my shocks on. That's the way it was when I got the truck. I only posted the pic to illustrate why I am looking for the correct shock mounts (and maybe give you guys a laugh like I got when I saw them). I've seen pics in some of the other threads that seem to show a pin similar to what I have that has a nut and formed washer on the end, and that's what I assumed was correct for these trucks. My wording wasn't exactly clear, I didn't mean to imply that I thought something was missing from the pins that are on the truck now.
This truck was "restored" in the late nineties and the zip-tied shocks and modified brake pedal are just a couple of the things that I'm working on correcting. It would help if I had an original 57 to look at but the pics and advice from this forum is the next best thing. "Are you wanting to use shocks that have only a bushing in the eye and no pin?" Ray, isn't that correct for a 57 3100? Isn't the pin a bolt-on part that stays with the truck? The shocks I see advertised for the truck don't have the pins. Should they have? Last edited by Russell Ashley; 09-28-2010 at 02:21 PM. Reason: clarification. |
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If your shocks need replacement now and you can't find the stock pins, you might want to consider using a length of allthread with a couple of nuts, washers, and a piece of steel tube to keep the threads from cutting into the rubber. A distant second choice would be trying to get pins off of a salvage yard truck, but I'll bet they are going to be rusted on there pretty good. Ray Last edited by raycow; 09-28-2010 at 04:33 PM. |
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09-28-2010, 05:08 PM | #8 |
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The ones I posted are the correct replacement parts, As said above the "pins" used to come on the shock. Now the replacements are domed head and fit the ID of the shocks.
You don't use these on the lower front they are different ahd have a thread on both ends. this one will work on top and bottom for the front. http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...K-107-1957.htm |
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I'm still needing the brake pedal. Anyone? |
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09-30-2010, 01:01 PM | #10 |
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Is the 56 and 57 the same? I have a complet truck that I am hoping to start taking aa part soon. I am going to change to a firewall mounted bracke so I think I will have to change the pedal.
Let me know what all you are needing and I will see if I can help. |
09-30-2010, 02:34 PM | #11 |
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Russell, I've bought shocks in the past for different projects and sometimes the "pins" or "mounting studs" came with them. I'm sure if you stop by your local NAPA store they should have what you need. And they should NOT cost $72 for eight!
I wouldn't use all-thread, it's not made to support something like a shock. You could however use a grade-8 bolt with a long enought shank, so that no threads are in the eye tearing up the rubber. I did this on the upper mounts for my rear shocks. They might be visible in my thread. Good luck!
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09-30-2010, 03:47 PM | #13 |
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You should be able to buy studs similar to what Chuckdriver and dwcsr showed at any local auto parts house and may be able to get them at a shop that specializes in shock installation. They come in a lot of boxes of shocks and usually get stashed away when the mechanic doesn't need them.
The one in your photo was probably party of a previous shock that didn't changed when the replacement shock was put on. Autozone even has them http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...mString=search but theirs have the bushings that you don't need. So do O'Reilly's http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...ord=shock+bolt The one napa shows is a bit more expensive. http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...100_0066348795 Last edited by mr48chev; 09-30-2010 at 03:52 PM. |
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This is not a part that would normally need replacing but some PO has modified mine and I want to put it back correct. ChuckD. Thanks for the link to Speedway Motors. They give the dimensions for the ones shown. I'll compare to what I need tomorrow and If they will work I'll get a set of them. |
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10-01-2010, 06:03 AM | #15 |
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Russell, Stop by and see if Mike Chesser has a brake pedal, he does a lot of clips and might have one laying around.
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Russell, I have a brake pedal and arm. Let me take a picture of my shocks today and I will send them to you tonight. I think you can use the pins.
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These are how my shocks are attached. I am removing all of them and relocating. Also, a pic of clutch and brake pedal. Email me for details of other info.
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10-19-2010, 03:10 PM | #18 |
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Dru, I would have replied sooner but I have been away with no computer access.
The brake pedal in your pics is what I need. I haven't had any luck finding one yet. Also, the shock pins look like what I need. If you are not going to use those and wish to get rid of them let me know. Russ |
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