HELP!!! 1951 Chev 3600 3/4 ton brake drums needed

Hello all:

I have called a 100 parts suppliers and have not been able to find the brake drums for my '51 3600 3/4 ton. The front drums are 11" and the rear drums are 12". Also, I have not been able to find the brake shoes.

Any suggestions on who to contact would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Mike  

I have 2 good front drums for you.

In fact they are currently posted on Craigslist St. Louis if you would like to correspond.  Maybe we can figure something out.  

pics are also on readers rides.. Olblue  1950 C20  
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1950 Chevy 3600

1942 Ford Jeep

LMC has the rear drums for the 53 3/4 ton (#34-3960)
           front drums (#34-3955)

Ain't cheap, but if LMC has them so does every other on line company.  I'm surprised NAPA don't have them.  They have everything for my 53 1/2 ton.

These are the same drums that fit 53 to 59 3/4 tons

You just have to find that NAPA guy that is into old cars and knows where to look in the books. I'm lucky mine is into old corvairs and comes up with parts for all my old trucks back to the 48.  
07 GMC crew diesel
53 3100 original
53 3100 rat
51 3100 streetrod
49 F1 panel

Mike,


So, Huntington is generally right on the money...  I would call LMC or Brothers or Jim Carter first before purchasing on line.    What you may find is these drums are for 1953 3/4 ton trucks.  I'm not sure of the difference (might be the integrated spindle) But my 1950 3600 drums look a little different and are 8 lug.

Any way.. you can check these out at http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/1096987695.html

good luck  
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1950 Chevy 3600

1942 Ford Jeep

Hi OlBlue, Huntingtin:

I have tried those suppliers and have found some rear drums; the fronts remain elusive. As I understand it, the '51 3/4 ton was the only truck not to switch to bendix, thus need the huck style brakes. 1/2 ton parts seem to be readily available - the 3600 - 3/4 ton not so much. Any other suggestions greatly appreciated. Regards, Mike  

Mike,


Correct,  Mine are definitely Hucks, which was one of the reason I switched out the axle and went with power disk brakes.  If you want my 3600 front drums they are  yours, other wise I'll save them for the next swap meet.  
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1950 Chevy 3600

1942 Ford Jeep

Thanks very much Ol'Blue. Can you tell me what condition they are in, how many turns left? Also, what are you asking for them?

Regards,
Michael  

Mike, please check if you have a note under "messages" and we can talk on the phone.

I believe they are in pretty good shape and have plenty of material left if need to be turned.  
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1950 Chevy 3600

1942 Ford Jeep

hi i need help finding drums for my 1951 chevy 3/4 ton
i measured them out and they have a 14 inch inside diameter and they are 8 lugs
nobody has them no junk yard or parts store my only hope is pure luck!
any suggestions??  

HEY MIKE, I GOT A '51 GMC 3/4 TON TRUCK IM GONNA TAKE THE FRONT DRUMS OFF AND CONVERT TO DISC. IF INTERESTED LET ME KNOW  

Yo Pyrodave!  Where are you located?  I've got a set of front drums for a 51 3/4 ton with 8 lugs. They still have the 17" splitring wheels on them. Also still on the axle. I'm changing the whole frontend out for a different front suspension. I'm in Ohio. If you're interested, they can be yours real cheap. Only one catch, ya gotta take the whole axle, wheels and all.  

As you can tell, I've tried to give mine away several times.  They are going to the scrap yard soon.

still available   .. St. Louis MO.  
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1950 Chevy 3600

1942 Ford Jeep

Hi There,

I'm new to the forum but have the same brake issue.  Looking for the eight bolt drum for a '51 3/4 ton.  Did you scrap yours yet and are they the real deal?

Anyone with help or ideas ship them to wetmore@nbnet.nb.ca

Thanks!  

Yes, I still have the 2 front drums.. original to the 50

Will post a picture or 2 to your address  
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1950 Chevy 3600

1942 Ford Jeep

Hello Mike,

We had problems with brake shoes as well - we were able to get them re-lined through our local Napa.  You might try them or other parts suppliers for re-lining services.

Added to that I'm looking for front drums as well for a '51 3/4 ton.  I'll reply to some of the members listed.  I've seen/heard pof people converting the front axle.  How hard is it and what is the process?

Rod/worktruck