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*Barn Find* 1940 Chevy Wheel Cylinder rebuild
Just a quick how to on rebuilding the wheel cylinders on the 1940 Chevy, all 4 of them were a complete mess, and in desperate need, no way the brakes would have worked.
Just a quick how to on rebuilding the wheel cylinders on the 1940 Chevy, all 4 of them were a complete mess, and in desperate need, no way the brakes would have worked.
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I watched your 1940 chevy videos & they are very much appreciated. I completed the engine work & the brake system on my '40 Special Deluxe so I know the efforts you have made. Just recently bought body-to-frame bolts & mounting pads. I know the pads go between the body & frame then bolts secure them. That's about all I know. Is there anything else I should do? I also got some shims just in case I find out that they are needed for some adjusting but I'm not sure how to determine how to accomplish that part of the job. Any suggestions/advice is appreciated. Thanks!
@robschwiesow
3 жыл бұрын
So you did a full frame off? If so, the only thing else you may need is the welting that goes between the body and the frame
@randallsanders7446
3 жыл бұрын
@@robschwiesow Yep. Body off the frame, frame sandblasted & painted. I got the hardware from Chev's of the 40's out in Washington. I didn't look for the welting on their site -- welting had completely disappeared from memory. Thanks a lot for the info!
@randallsanders7446
3 жыл бұрын
@@robschwiesow As mentioned in my last comment above, yes, I did a body removal from the frame. I did some internet searching & browsing for the welting you mentioned but didn't find anything. I checked with "Chevs of the 40's" & they don't have it. I just sent an e-mail to Steele Rubber to see if they might be able to help out with it. If you know of a business that supplies this welting I'd be very grateful for the information of said business. Thanks for your time & consideration.
@randallsanders7446
3 жыл бұрын
FYI: It appears that there is no welting needed between the body itself & the frame -- only at the several places where the body is bolted to the frame. I did get the bolts & mounting pads from Chevs of the 40s in the state of Washington. So, I think I'm on the right track. Thanks for your input.
Curious, I simply R&R Wheel cylinders normally, were "these" just that hard to find, or just a lot cheaper to rebuild yourself? Good Vid.
@robschwiesow
3 жыл бұрын
They were pretty easy to find, I just wanted to use the original housings if possible, and the rebuild kits were a bit cheaper
@davebarron5939
3 жыл бұрын
@@robschwiesow Thanks, it was kinda fun seeing how they came out, especially with no rubber dust boots on the ends, wild.