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I'm looking for rear brake shoe return springs for my 1954 Chevrolet 4100 1½-ton truck.
The Chevrolet parts catalog lists these under Group 5.026:

3694516 — short/green, 3 7/16″ overall length

3694799 — long/black, 3 7/8″ overall length

I need four of each. I've searched quite a bit through NOS suppliers, eBay, aftermarket catalogs and forum discussions, but have come up empty on an available replacement.
Has anyone found a source or successfully used another spring on these brakes? When parts get this difficult to find, what options have you used? I'd be interested in proven cross-references, having springs reproduced, or any other practical solutions.

Any leads or firsthand experience would be appreciated.

ShopRag - Here's just one of a few threads on the springs you are searching for with some possibly valuable info.

The original GM springs and exact after market replacements are just not out there anywhere, but there are some alternatives suggested in the thread that may be useful in replacing your springs.

If you need more tips, let me know and I'll add links to the other relevant threads.