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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Welcome,rgunnz! I don't think you got hurt with this deal! Nice truck! I've only seen a couple of these,(in junkyards),where the pedal is stuck. But I'd think that either the linkage to the M.C. is "froze",(rusted),or your M.C. piston is stuck. Hope this helps. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Looks like a nice find. You can start by taking the cap off the master cylinder and take a look. If its empty and rusty, time for a master cylinder. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 48 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | Welcome ---Great deal on a great lookin' old Bolt! Keep us up on your build. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8 | Only $500??? Nice truck at a very good price. Trust me, you did more than ok on this one. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 581 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 581 | Rgunnz,
I agree on the Master Cylinder, probably the piston is rust-frozen.
For what it's worth, I know you'll be going through this carefully, but note that you've got a vacuum line going nowhere from the manifold, looks like it isn't capped. That's a vacuum leak waiting to happen. It was probably for the wipers.
Also, I'm not totally sure, but I think that's a Carter W-1 carb, and GM had shifted to a Rochester carb for these by '51. Doesn't matter, I actually like the Carter better - doesn't leak gas everywhere like so many of the Rochesters, BUT GM did spec. a few more HP with the Rochester. Anyway, thought you'd like to know.
Congratulations, that's a great find! You'll have a good time.
-Michael | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 104 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 104 | NICE truck for 5 bills !!! The engine looks to be original which would lead me to believe it's all still 6 volt. The open vacuum fitting on the intake may be for the 2 speed axle too...seems like mine is bigger but I don't have the original engine either... 
1952 Chevrolet 6400 flat bed
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 | Great find you did very well.
You be a proud owner of a Big Bolt now.
Have fun and enjoy.
GMCPic
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1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton 8'x14' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
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| | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | its really hard to find a truck for 500 with an engine in it, so an engine that isn't stuck is a huge plus. great find  Indy 
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