norcal...As the other guys have said,it might be an idea to try and locate a replacement.
It sounds like things are very worn, the drivers regulator would more than likely get the most use over the 60+ years.
It might be time to pop an ad in the swap meet section
They are also available new,but I can't vouch for the quality.


1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Flickr.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
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