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I've got a '45 and '46 1 1/2 ton Chevy Flatbet with hydraulic dump. These are on deck for restoration but I've been unable to locate any manual that includes the hydraulic system for the dump bed. It's not included in the truck shop manual for those years. Does anyone know where I could find that information?

I'm pretty sure those hydraulics are after market items. The only thing from the factory would be the PTO capability on the transmission.

There should be a 'makers name' on the hydraulic unit and you could then contact them for service information.

Cheers, George

hey biscuit, welcome to the garage! hope ya got a picture to get in the gallery, we like pictures!!
do a search here for dump hydraulics - been discussed, and somebody knowledgeable gave a lotta info on different makers - the dump beds were all aftermarket as George sez, and if it's quite old you likely won't find anything more than generic info, but it's not rocket science, just talk to any farm equipt repair place in your area

Bill

Hope I'm not stepping on anyone's toes but red58 may have been referring to me. I've posted quite a bit about the truck equipment side of these old trucks and have been selling hoists for 39 years.

Anyway biscuit if you'll e-mail some description or better yet pictures of your hoist I may be able to help you. Gee...if I only knew as much about the trucks....

Garwood beds are popular in Midwest area. I bought many trucks with that brand on it. Not in business for many years now, so no stock parts. On one I had, it had regular looking flared hydraulic hoses, but were an odd size not used anymore or by anyone else? The fittings were on square plates, then bolted to pumps and cyls. I got new type fittings, and made new plates with pipe threads (used couplers on plates) so I could use the adapter fittings around now. Worked quite well. Most old systems have the Big cylinders, that are the "tank" also, not seperate tank. The pumps were usually bolted right on end of cylinder. I have unbolted those and moved to lower and more forward positions on frame. Old units had long drive shafts from pto, another modern NO NO! Modern wants 4ft or less shaft. I have used up to 9ft shaft with universal joint in middle and all slip joints and hangers as needed. Find a good body installer with parts counter for good info and needs. My local fella is great on old rigs, they have been around long time!

What may help you is a G-506 or G-7107 Chevrolet Millitary shop manual. Do a little research on vehiclesofvictory.com and I think you may find the information you seek. My military manual reprint (from Portrayal Press) covers three different makes of hoist assemblies.