Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**wheelbarrow** · 02-24-2016, 06:42 PM

I have a 1952 ¾ ton pickup. I am extremely new to working on vehicles and new to this site. I am really having trouble getting parts and guidance so I was hoping the people who share my passion for old trucks can in some way help. I am not even sure I am describing this correctly….. I believe this is a tension post and spring from my front drum brakes that mounts the shoes to the backing plate. Can someone help me to properly identify the correct name? And, does anyone know where I can get some? The previous owner had a bolt in the other side… I don’t think I want to stick with that route. Any help is much appreciated!

**wheelbarrow** · 02-24-2016, 06:46 PM

Sorry here is the picture

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-24-2016, 08:08 PM

I'm curious too

Big Daddy Bear · 02-24-2016, 09:09 PM

Looks like they are just called the pin and spring....

Big Daddy Bear · 02-24-2016, 09:12 PM

And it looks like there is a lock on the backside and possibly a spacer?

**wheelbarrow** · 02-24-2016, 09:26 PM

Thank you so much for your help. I do not believe there is a spacer. Would you happen to know how I could acquire some of them? I have been looking and no one seems to have any available. I also saw your Build, it is great that you have the right equipment and room to completely disassemble your truck. I'm sure it will be awesome!

Big Daddy Bear · 02-24-2016, 09:37 PM

Thanks!!

It is probably a long shot, but the picture came from this book and those are the Chevrolet factory part numbers for each piece.

Maybe somewhere, there is a box on a dusty shelf with those parts still in it...of course could win the lottery as well, I mean there IS a chance!!!

Good luck!

**wheelbarrow** · 02-24-2016, 09:43 PM

Thanks so much for the help!

Big Daddy Bear · 02-24-2016, 09:45 PM

Sorry, forgot to add to picture of the part number page...

dwcsr · 02-24-2016, 10:13 PM

Your first picture has the lock on it and it does not hold the shoe to the backing plate it is a pin, spring and lock that holds the upper part of the two links to the shoes. No new parts are available. When we convert these to disc brakes sometimes we keep parts from the old brakes if their good. I'll have to look tomorrow and see if we have any of the pin, spring and lock.

**wheelbarrow** · 02-25-2016, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy Bear

Sorry, forgot to add to picture of the part number page...

Thank you so much for all of the information you have given me. I really appreciate it!

**wheelbarrow** · 02-25-2016, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

Your first picture has the lock on it and it does not hold the shoe to the backing plate it is a pin, spring and lock that holds the upper part of the two links to the shoes. No new parts are available. When we convert these to disc brakes sometimes we keep parts from the old brakes if their good. I'll have to look tomorrow and see if we have any of the pin, spring and lock.

Thank you, it would awesome if you had some.

dwcsr · 02-25-2016, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelbarrow

Thank you, it would awesome if you had some.

is tis for front or back

**wheelbarrow** · 02-25-2016, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

is tis for front or back

Front but i will probably need the back ones as well.

solidaxel · 02-25-2016, 12:53 PM

As a long shot, maybe you could upgrade to later year front backing plate and shoes, unless you are trying to keep everything period correct.
I am not sure if the axles are the same on a 3/4 T and 1/2T for the mounting holes for the backing plates.
Just a thought

dwcsr · 02-26-2016, 11:50 AM

I have two pins, springs and clips. send me your address to info@hollisterroad.com

**wheelbarrow** · 02-26-2016, 01:06 PM

Thank you so much, I have sent you an email.

Big Daddy Bear · 02-26-2016, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

I have two pins, springs and clips. send me your address to info@hollisterroad.com

Awesome jesture!

**wheelbarrow** · 02-26-2016, 01:57 PM

I would like to say thank you to everyone for their efforts in helping me.

A special thanks to Hollister Road Co. for finding and sending the parts I need.

Thank you "Big Daddy Bear" for all of the parts info!

Thank you again everyone!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-28-2016, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

I have two pins, springs and clips. send me your address to info@hollisterroad.com

Always nice to have someone help find the "impossible" ...awesome!

02-24-2016, 06:42 PM	#1
wheelbarrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 12	Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) I have a 1952 ¾ ton pickup. I am extremely new to working on vehicles and new to this site. I am really having trouble getting parts and guidance so I was hoping the people who share my passion for old trucks can in some way help. I am not even sure I am describing this correctly….. I believe this is a tension post and spring from my front drum brakes that mounts the shoes to the backing plate. Can someone help me to properly identify the correct name? And, does anyone know where I can get some? The previous owner had a bolt in the other side… I don’t think I want to stick with that route. Any help is much appreciated!

02-24-2016, 06:46 PM	#2
wheelbarrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 12	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Sorry here is the picture Attached Images

02-24-2016, 08:08 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) I'm curious too __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-24-2016, 09:09 PM	#4
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Looks like they are just called the pin and spring.... Attached Images __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!! Last edited by Big Daddy Bear; 02-24-2016 at 09:14 PM. Reason: spelling

02-24-2016, 09:12 PM	#5
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) And it looks like there is a lock on the backside and possibly a spacer? __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!!

02-24-2016, 09:26 PM	#6
wheelbarrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 12	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Thank you so much for your help. I do not believe there is a spacer. Would you happen to know how I could acquire some of them? I have been looking and no one seems to have any available. I also saw your Build, it is great that you have the right equipment and room to completely disassemble your truck. I'm sure it will be awesome!

02-24-2016, 09:37 PM	#7
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Thanks!! It is probably a long shot, but the picture came from this book and those are the Chevrolet factory part numbers for each piece. Maybe somewhere, there is a box on a dusty shelf with those parts still in it...of course could win the lottery as well, I mean there IS a chance!!! Good luck! Attached Images __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!!

02-24-2016, 09:43 PM	#8
wheelbarrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 12	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Thanks so much for the help!

02-24-2016, 09:45 PM	#9
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Sorry, forgot to add to picture of the part number page... Attached Images __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!!

02-24-2016, 10:13 PM	#10
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Your first picture has the lock on it and it does not hold the shoe to the backing plate it is a pin, spring and lock that holds the upper part of the two links to the shoes. No new parts are available. When we convert these to disc brakes sometimes we keep parts from the old brakes if their good. I'll have to look tomorrow and see if we have any of the pin, spring and lock.

02-25-2016, 12:53 PM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) As a long shot, maybe you could upgrade to later year front backing plate and shoes, unless you are trying to keep everything period correct. I am not sure if the axles are the same on a 3/4 T and 1/2T for the mounting holes for the backing plates. Just a thought __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-26-2016, 11:50 AM	#16
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) I have two pins, springs and clips. send me your address to info@hollisterroad.com

02-26-2016, 01:06 PM	#17
wheelbarrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 12	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) Thank you so much, I have sent you an email.

02-26-2016, 01:57 PM	#19
wheelbarrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 12	Re: Need 1952 Chevy ¾ ton pickup help (Tension Post and Spring (Drum Brakes)) I would like to say thank you to everyone for their efforts in helping me. A special thanks to Hollister Road Co. for finding and sending the parts I need. Thank you "Big Daddy Bear" for all of the parts info! Thank you again everyone!



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