Hi Folks: Great little site here...just a quick note to let you folks know that I saved my first 1955 2nd series 6100 dump truck from the blue torches today. I found the truck abandoned next to a farm house. The truck was used to haul wood for many years, 40,000 original miles. The old farmer told me he had someone work on the drivers side rear brake and he had to pound the drum on, after that the wheel would not turn, so he parked it and that was the end of using the ole girl. I noticed the truck after my purchase of an Allis Chalmers D17 Series IV from him. I mentioned to him what a uique old truck it was and he mentioned that he would like to sell it. We'll the rest is history. The engine is a 235 six, with a HD 4 speed tranny and has a two speed rear axle.
I have a couple of questions for the 55 2nd Series 6100 experts, they are:
1. Are brake spring or hardware kits available for this ole truck or are there other later Chevy two ton models brake spring kits that will interchange. I see that my 55 and 57 Chevy Truck Service manauls are very specific about the different springs that attached to the rear brake shoes. If so, could you please direct me to a vendor. Napa tells me that can't get the brake spring hardware.
2. The front cab window is busted. I have two half ton 55 and 56 Chevy donor trucks, that have good glass in them. ? are the front windshield rubber seals available. If so, can someone please advise on vendors who may carry them.
In closing, the original black paint is still on the main frame of the truck and I look forward to sharing my restoration with anyone who is interested. This truck will become a workhorse around my hobby christmas and hardwood tree farm. Thanks for listening to me ramble, I was glad to pick up a good ole chevy rather than another make.
