There were aftermarket park brake assemblies available for GM trucks back then. The most popular one was the Tru- Stop" park brake. One of my trucks had one on it. Mounted at the tail of the tranny. Looked like a large disc. brake rotor with either single, or double brake pads.


Spanky Hardy
Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers

1948 Chevrolet 5700 COE Holmes HD W35 Wrecker
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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1950 GMC 250 1-Ton
In the Stovebolt Gallery