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1959 brakes on a 1946 chevy truck?
#575710 09/19/2009 4:24 AM
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will the brake backing plates and drums off a 1959 chevy 3/4 ton fit on a 1946 chevy 3/4 ton. because I want to do the bendix brake swap on my truck?
Re: 1959 brakes on a 1946 chevy truck?
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WOW, maybe- sounds like a great idea, let us know. I'm running 57 half ton brakes on the front of my 46 half ton, so why not 3/4 tons also? On the rear you may want the entire 59 axle, may be easier than just the brake stuff.

Do report back on what you learn from this swap.

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Re: 1959 brakes on a 1946 chevy truck?
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the front brake backing plates and drums and hubs off a 1959 3/4 ton will bolt up to a 1946 chevrolet 3/4 ton truck. i will have pics by this weekend.

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