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Hello -- I am new here..I have been interested in the 1947 to 53 trucks since learning to drive about 1957 or so. I used to have a slug of these pickups, but alas...not now.
I just got ahold of a 1950 Chev. 6400 model with rear hoist and a 12 foot box.
Guys, can you help me in finding the repair kit for the drag link, on this size truck ? I don't think they are the same as the pickups, are they ?
I'm sorry if this may have been asked before, but I need to make this '50 a bit more safer, so I can use her, and restore a bit too.
Thanks so much for any assistance. I also have some old Farmalls I use. These tractors were great to learn on too ........
I hope to hear from some of you, again, thank you !!
I am in Wyoming ......

MJD

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Welcome to the bolt. glad to see you found the place. don't have your answer but just wanted to say welcome. lot of good info to be had. i'm sure someone will be along to help you out.

MJD I had the same problem with mine the ball stud on the piman arm and the cups in the drag link were severley worn and actually poped off
just as i pulled into the gravel pit.I bought
My parts from mid canada suspension, got the ball
stud and the kit to repair both ends of the drag link for about $75.00. here is the manual reference to show the assembly. hope this helps
DS
http://chevy.tocmp.com/1929_54chevyparts/06/411.HTM
Oh yeah the ball stud is not welded into the pitman arm it is peened into place. a grinder and a large diameter drill bit will make short work of the peening.

Welcome aboard MJD! I also have a 6400, but I can't answer your question cause I haven't gotten that far yet. You have surely come to the right place for help. Plenty of guys in here with the know-how for the big bolts.

~Ron

Sounds like D Sinclare has your question covered. But I wanted to take the opportunity to welcome you as well, as another 6400 guy.
Mongo

We got a new link, complete from Jim Carters for around $75. If theres a differance in the big and little trucks, I cant see it, as it fit right on and is perfect.

Hello Gentlemen,

Very pleased you all answered !! I have found out thru you and Obsolete Chev. Parts in Georgia, that these drag links are all the same.
From the 1/2 ton up to 2 ton. Of course, I am not driving this farm truck a whole lot...a few chores, haul gravel, dirt, but look good doing it...... HA HA
They are so nice to get in better shape I feel.
Anyway, I took this old drag link off and the balls are 1 inch. The balls that the drag link connects to.
Now, I also hope to find the "sheen gray metallic" paint for the cab interior color ! :rolleyes:
I appreciate it very much your time and help. Love to see and read of these great trucks and pickups. Maybe someday I can show you a picture of it here ?
I will have to figure out the image thing.
Thank you Chevy people - - -
Really appreciate it ..........

MJD - make sure ya check out the 'Links' section for parts sources.

Look at the very top of this page and you will see |Links|

check out the parts and truck sites links.

-W