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#388269 03/15/2008 11:56 AM
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I have a 3100. The title says 1950 but I know the doors (at least the door handles) are 1952 by the push buttons. Is there anyway I can tell if I have a 1950 with 52 doors or a complete 1952?
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What does the VIN number say?
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/#ID
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take a look here and see if it will help you out any
http://50chevy.freeservers.com/Vehicle_Identification.htm


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dakota #388316 03/15/2008 4:08 PM
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Check to see if you have the huck style brakes. I think they stopped using them after 1950. My vin says I have a 53, but I know the chassis is 50, the engine block is a 53, and the doors are older than 53.

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Hello Jim,

I'm really new at this. I have no idea what a HUCK style brake is???

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cowboycpa #388415 03/15/2008 8:06 PM
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The brake shoes are attached to each other(hinged at the bottom). More modern brake shoes are separate.


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54TOW #388421 03/15/2008 8:18 PM
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Martin,
Look at the backing plate where the brake lines attach. Then look for the slots where you adjust the brakes. If there are two adjusting slots, one to the right and one to the left you have huck brakes. If there is only one adjusting slot you don't have huck brakes and your truck is likely newer than 1950. You should also check the vin out as suggested in the previous posts.

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Good tip, Jim. I had forgotten about the adjusters.


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Dave,
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