I noticed the 1948 trucks only have the single cylinder on the rear brakes. I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad. It has the parking brake on the shoes and not on the drive shaft. Also, when I picked up the truck I missed seeing the backing plate had a chunk missing. I have put a posting in the parts wanted and have one possible lead. Is there a good place on the internet that searchs for parts in salvage yards? Or does anyone in the Pacific Northwest know of one that has old truck parts in the area?
You can have a look see on the link below of the plate.

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/messages/viewthumb/5655789449-1178815375-25931/preview/page/1/15/


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1948 Chevy 2-Ton