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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 | What year did the big bolts have:
Self adjusting brakes
Synchromesh 4 spd transmission
Full pressure oil (I assume full pressure only had bearing inserts)
Automatic trans
Electric wipers
V8 and what engines, 283, 348, ???
And any other key features I may have left out. Thanks Jeffrey
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 | Hy 32vld, going by your list of requirements 55B or second series would fit all your requirements except self adjusting brakes. Self adjusting brakes for big trucks did not begin until the early 70s, hope that helps.
Last edited by 3B; 12/05/2016 5:20 AM. Reason: corrected info on self adjusting brakes
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 | Not so much a list of requirements. Actually I would like to find a 1946 6400 2 ton as my son has for I like the look of the Art Deco's a lot. And, the windshield cranks open. Though a lift bed is not a requirement so a 6100 would be good. AD's are not bad looking and 1954 was the year I was born so......
Thing is when looking for an old truck one can never know what will turn up. Though for me it is important that the truck be stock and original. Jeffrey
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | They're all driveable. I think the AD models are a good choice, about as old as can be and still keep up on today's roads OK without any or much for upgrades.
Just decide what is important to you and what you want in a truck. Consider what you will do with it and which model is best suited to that.
Probably not a wrong choice unless it's more of a basket case or rust bucket than you can or want to handle. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | "What year did the [Chevrolet] big bolts have:"
?? -- Self adjusting brakes (as per 3B, 1971)
1948 onwards? -- Synchromesh 4 speed transmission
1954 onwards (high-pressure oil 235/261) -- Full pressure oil (I assume full pressure only had bearing inserts)
1955 onwards (optional) -- Automatic trans
1954 (optional) -- Electric wipers
1955-2nd (optional) -- V8 and what engines, 283, 348, ???
Last edited by tclederman; 12/05/2016 11:50 AM. Reason: added info from 3B
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 430 | I use my 46 2-ton weekly for my business. Mostly stock except for the disc brakes I made for the front. I still have the splash lubricated rods.
I have had a LOT of weight on the back and it still did great. It's not fast. I can run 55 without too much trouble. I have seen my GPS speedometer at 63, but that wasn't comfortable. 55 wasn't too bad, but wouldn't want to hold it there for hours...
A little maintenance every now and then on the brakes and you should be good. Shifting can take a little bit to learn, but once you do the non synchromesh isn't bad. Can easily add an electric wiper motor. I even have a large heater in the cab that keeps it nice and toasty for the winter.
If it's an art deco truck you want, don't let the mechanicals turn you away. I love driving my truck all year round. Unless it's pouring down rain! | | |
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