Martin, here is a link to the online shop manuals a stovebolter has been so kind to do.
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/You should be able to get either rebuild kits and shoes from a local parts house. I have a 52 and got mine through Advance Auto. However, it probably won't be listed in the computer. I think about 1955 is as far back as they go.... but they can get them, usually overnight and no shipping.
I'm almost positive NAPA handles them.
Good luck, keep us posted. Hope the online manual shows you what you need. If not, the bolters will.
And of coarse, if you can't get what you need locally in Vancover I'm sure Chev's of the 40's or The Filling Station will have what you need and they are close to you which should help on shipping.
