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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 36 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 36 | We just got a '35 Chevy 1.5 Ton Stake Bed (Rust Bucket). Think this could have been my Dad's in the late 30's early 40's. Have 650x20 Duals and 600x20 on the front. What was accurate for this year? Need to get some tires and tubes to get this rolling around the house. Second Question is what size 6 cyl. is in this truck? Casting numbers on the pass. side of block are 837591-2. I am assuming it is the original but really have no idea. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | That block casting number is correct for a 1935 216. Sorry I cannot help on the tire size is but either of those sizes sounds correct for that era. The replacements for those sizes are 6PR and the load ratings are pretty low - 1700, 1870 lbs. si I guess it's whatever you want to do with your truck. Is it hydraulic brakes? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | From what I can find it looks like a canadian number, 1935.
Got any pics?
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 36 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 36 | Not hydraulic, these I believe are what they call mechanical brakes. As for the tires. As old and decayed as these look they have to be original. I just didn't want to throw money away getting the wrong size tires for making this truck close to original. Thanks for both the helps. Tom | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 | Welcome to Stovebolt Old30'strucks!
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Good luck with the truck. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 187 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 187 | My 35' has the 207 c.i. motor, the 216 didn't come in until 1937, unless someone put one in your 35'.As far as i can tell the wheels were 6.00x20 but I have 7.00x20 on mine.I guess it just depends on what you wanted back then.My 36' 1.5 ton has 6.00x20 up front and 6.50x20 on the rear. Still can't find any one to put the Widowmakers together.This is my first reply here at the site. I really like it here, lots of info. Hope I'm doing it right. Demingbolter
'36 Tall cab Chevy 1.5 ton, '36 Low cab Chevy 1.5 ton, '53 GMC 2 ton, '51 GMC 640 5 ton, '47 Dodge 2 ton, '42 GMC CCKW 353 6X6.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 73 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 73 | My 38 had 7.00's all around,that looks to be pretty close to the limit without catching the front fender. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 184 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 184 | Welcome fellow Arizonan! Okay, I admit being from Phoenix doesn't probably count for someone from Tucson.
Anyway, the mechanical brakes make sense. 36 was the first year for hydraulic brakes. I had an opportunity to buy a big bolt 35 in Phoenix about 24 years ago in nice shape, but the 207 and the mechanical brakes scared me!
Best of luck getting original. 35's are great looking trucks. | | |
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