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Help!
Looking for a diagram showing the complete proper brake line routing for a 49' 3800 Panel.
The previous mechanic had stripped the entire system, so I have no reference.
Everything else has been replaced to original specs. Just need the diagram.
Thanks!


(2) 1954 3100's / foster parent - SOLD
1955.1 3100 Resto in progress
1971 GMC 2500 Custom / foster parent
1951 M37 Lawn ornament
1949 3800 Panel Resto in progress
1959 GMC 100 LB Fleetside
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Hi Freddy518, I have a 49 Chevy 1 ton panel truck, 3805 that is completely original. Can send you pics. Paul at 252 259-7896 (text and pics) or pauljdimauro@aol.com

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Thanks Paul, Just sent you a text.


(2) 1954 3100's / foster parent - SOLD
1955.1 3100 Resto in progress
1971 GMC 2500 Custom / foster parent
1951 M37 Lawn ornament
1949 3800 Panel Resto in progress
1959 GMC 100 LB Fleetside
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It appears that one brake line only (Unlike my 55.1, No T block at the back of the master cylinder) comes from the master cylinder, then crosses the rear crossmember to a T which goes forward to another T, I assume to cross the front crossmember to get to the LF Wheel.
Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks!


(2) 1954 3100's / foster parent - SOLD
1955.1 3100 Resto in progress
1971 GMC 2500 Custom / foster parent
1951 M37 Lawn ornament
1949 3800 Panel Resto in progress
1959 GMC 100 LB Fleetside
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Sounds right


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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From master across to passenger side framerail.TEE. rearward to bracket fitting-rubber brake hose to TEE on rear axle. From tee one hard line in each direction to each wheel cylinder. Frontward from tee. Hard line to tee by right front wheel. Short hardline to bracket. Rubber line from bracket to wheel cylinder. Other end of tee. Hardline over to left front bracket. Rubber line from bracket to cylinder. Hope it helps. Fitting brackets should already be on frame.


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Try also going to. American classic truck parts and search out brake hardware. They show a generic diagram that may help


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Excellent!
Thanks Guys.


(2) 1954 3100's / foster parent - SOLD
1955.1 3100 Resto in progress
1971 GMC 2500 Custom / foster parent
1951 M37 Lawn ornament
1949 3800 Panel Resto in progress
1959 GMC 100 LB Fleetside

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