Phillip Robinson

I have the manual for the 1929 chevrolet. It is hard to grasp the adjustments for the rear brakes. The rods going to the back need to be lengthened. The adjustment comes from the centre where 2 rods , in parallel, go across the width of the car. I need to turn the rear rod so that the rear brake rods have more length. The clamp holding this centre rod does not seem to want to release the rod, in order to turn rod. If I prise it open too much , I fear that I might damage this clamp. This clamp is held by one bolt and nut. Any ideas. Thanks Phil

Obtained new linings for the front of car. Work well and are a brown woven material. This group sent them to another place as they did not have the jig for these shoes. ?

Thanks Marv for the reply. I have rang the brake group since then and they have assured me yhat these linings are softer and better than the corded lining. So I will wait and see. shoes sg should be back today. Phil

I am looking to get new linings on the front. The brake people said that they have a soft brake lining, but it looks like it is smooth and black all over. Any ideas? Thanks Phil . The car is 1929 chevrolet tourer.

The car is the 1929 chevrolet tourer, export model, with 4 wheel brakes and the 6 cylinder engine, at 26.4 hp. Hope this helps. Thanks

Just trying to m ake sure I am using the correct plugs. When I purchased the car , it had Lodge BBL spark plugs . Put in another spark plug. The new one is C87. The manual says the plug should be AC86. The car is a little harder to start and when warm, after 15 minutes being stopped, I need to use the choke to start. I am wondering ig I should use the old Lodge plugs, as maybe the C87 is the wrong type. The engine runs quite well and does not soke or use oil. Thanks

Thanks. I have pulled the rear axles off and put new seals in, greased the bearingsand have driven it for about 400 miles. No problems. Just have to remember to reverse slowly.

Thanks for the replies. I have pushed in some leather strip to try to take up the movement, rather than lift up the axle and undo the u bolts. There is supposed to be felt in there. Being 86 years old and 155,000 miles, it is probably worn thin. The u bolts are all tight. I have already repaired the axles, but that is not the problem. Phil

When I jack the 1929 chevy up, where the u bolts hold the springs on, there is about 2 mm movement in the housing. I can actually move the wheel up. This is where it is tied down on top of the springs. The grease actually pushes out. Is there a problem driving with this movement and how to repair. The manual suggests there is a felt material in this housing. Thanks Phil.

I have the 1929 chevy and it is negative earth. Phil

Thanks to Bears fan.sorry about taking so long to get back. I am interested in the part, especially since you know the part. Could we organize this. Phil

Thanks Bearsfan for the offer. I did have the rod welded, and it looks like a good job. So I will hold off on the offer for the moment to see if I have any problems. I couldnot find a new one, or an old one that was not repaired. Just trying gb to on get these brakes workin bit better. Thanks Phil

Thanks for the repy. The clevis rod is at the front of the rear brakes. It is 6 inches long. I have since then had the original welded to the correct shape and size.

I still need a clevis rod for the back brakes. Bears fan had it right with the item but I still cannot find a supplier. This is a 1929 chevrolet tourer with 4 wheel brakes. This rod is 6 inches long. I want to get 2. Thanks Phil.

I have recently put one on the battery, earth terminal. It screws down to allow for contact. I find it to be easy and worry free . It just mounts to the terminal and allows you to connect earth cable to it. Phil

Thanks. I will try to get a picture. Phil

Trying to locate a clevis rod for the back brakes. It is 6 inches long and holds the back brakes on at the front. This pin looks like a 6 inch rod with a u shape on the bottom. Thanks Phil.

I put a chysler shock absorber in, but it is not the same angle on the arm. I got it to work by trimming the part that touches the frame. I will leave it until I get a replacement. I understand that it was the export model that got the shock in 1929. Thanks.

Do you still have the tyre tools. Phil

To Bearsfan315. I have looked up Chevy Parts but the clevis I am looking for is what you posted in the picture. Could you check to see if they are the same. I cannot seem to locate them elsewhere andthere is no picture. My pin is about 6 inches long while theirs are 1 and 3/4. Thanks for your help Phil.

Persisted with putting in some oil and used a steel bar to lever onto the centre. Now working. Problem solved.

Opened up top of delco_ remy lovejoy shockabsorber for the 1929 chevy. The arm has come up and now will not go back down. There is no oil in this shock and some surface rust. I am thinking that if I can dissolve this rust , it will move again. How do I do this and not wreck the rubber/ gasket where the arm goes into the cast body of the shock. Possibly the fine rust has stopped the spring from returning to its compression state. Strong spring! Maybe I could put the correct oil in and let soak. Ideas? Thanks Phil

Thanks to Bears fan. The part that you mention is the one I need. I will try the ones you suggest, but filling station.com does not have them, at least on their web site. Thanks Phil

I am trying to get 2 clevis rods for a 1929 chevrolet tourer. These rods are 6 inches or 160 mm long. The rods hold the front of the rear brakes, one for each side. Plus, if I can , a set of rear brake linings. At the moment the car does not stop, but just slows down. The clevis rod I have has a weld on the stem , above the lump, about 2 inches from the bottom, and this lump keeps the brake lining just away from the drum. Thanks, any help appreciate d.

Sorry about not getting back sooner. Having a few problems with the brakes and with car on stand hard to open doors. Anyway, the front seattimber is 96 mm high with the steel bracket on top being 135 mm. The 135 is the total height from the floor up. At the rear, of the front seat, the height is 70 mm, with the steel bracket being 90 mm. I will try and take a photo. Cannot take photo of back, as this is covered over. Phil