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Old 04-02-2015, 01:00 AM   #15
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Re: Restoring 1980 C10 big ten.

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Originally Posted by jgorzitza View Post
Well, what a pain to find a brake strut, spreader bar, or whatever other name they are called. No local parts house (napa, auto value, bumper to bumper) had a listing for this thing. My one side had all parts gone except the wheel cylinder. Anyways after multiple days searching, including a trip to the pick n pull to find one damaged after dismantle. Vehicle covered in mud and deep in water. yay.

Manufactured by Dorman HELP! line. Part 21147 hopefully should have it Saturday as it was a special order. Who would have though such a simple piece of iron could cause so much trouble.
the strut used to come in the self adjuster kit....Back in the day.
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1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt.
1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.
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