1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobbyredondo · 12-24-2008, 01:06 PM

Hello, I just bought a 1975 C50 two ton box truck with a 350- and manual 4 speed. I cannot move it to my house because the brake master cyllinder is not working. This is really an old school type with no booster and only one supply line(which scares me a little). I have been unsuccessful in finding a replacement for this let alone a rebuild kit. I would like to get another or upgrade my system. Can somebody help me to locate the parts source I need to at least move it to my house. No luck at dealer. Thank you, bobby

Dooley · 12-24-2008, 02:17 PM

I would check with a school bus salvage yard. I think a lot of them were 50/60 series truck platforms.

bobbyredondo · 12-24-2008, 02:22 PM

Okay, thanks for the info. Any ideas where to look for a bus salvage yard?

Pyrotechnic · 12-24-2008, 02:51 PM

Have you checked with a GM dealership ? You average parts store will not have medium duty parts.

tractor1963 · 12-24-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbyredondo

Hello, I just bought a 1975 C50 two ton box truck with a 350- and manual 4 speed. I cannot move it to my house because the brake master cyllinder is not working. This is really an old school type with no booster and only one supply line(which scares me a little). I have been unsuccessful in finding a replacement for this let alone a rebuild kit. I would like to get another or upgrade my system. Can somebody help me to locate the part I need to at least move it to my house. No luck at dealer. Thank you, bobby

Oreilly's Auto parts sells medium duty and heavy duty truck parts,at the ones in NC do.

powerdriver 1958 · 12-24-2008, 04:07 PM

Does this truck have a hydra booster or hydra vac under the step on the drivers side?If so its probably the place to start.Its a remote power brake booster.follow the brake line and see if you find one.

Dooley · 12-24-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbyredondo

Okay, thanks for the info. Any ideas where to look for a bus salvage yard?

If the other suggestions from above don't work out you could try here. You might find something or maybe someone to steer you in the right direction.

http://www.skoolie.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=301

bobbyredondo · 12-26-2008, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I will have to look for this booster under the step that you speak of. The truck is about 45 miles away. I am going to try and get there today and remove the master cyllinder and see if it is rebuildable. peace, bobby

dswancutt · 12-26-2008, 01:09 PM

Just to let you know, be prepared for sticker shock on 2 ton trucks parts. If the hydroboost is bad, it will be expensive. Also, you will most likely need to replace the wheel cylinders if it is been sitting for awhile. Just look in the phone book for truck salvage. Buses are a good place to find parts for medium duty trucks as they generally had regular maintenance.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-26-2008, 04:55 PM

try the truck parts store

bobbyredondo · 12-27-2008, 04:00 AM

what do you mean by try the truck parts store? Do you have a link or web address or a telephone number? Thanks again, bobby

**old Rusty C10** · 12-27-2008, 11:41 AM

well i know where i live ( NYC) there are several You could try Steve's truck parts in Red Hook Brooklyn.. you could also try Danken Automotive they sell truck parts too.. Years back when i had a kind of intern ship as a kid for a church that had a fleet of old busses thats where i went

dswancutt · 12-27-2008, 12:31 PM

Another way is to go to a salvage yard and ask if they have any busses or ask who in the area is a truck salvage yard.

James McClure · 12-28-2008, 12:06 PM

NAPA up here carries all sorts of truck parts for medium duty and some heavy duty stuff, jim

**old Rusty C10** · 12-28-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

NAPA up here carries all sorts of truck parts for medium duty and some heavy duty stuff, jim

can ya check the wensite for napa advanced maybe rock auto and others? they would prolly have it on there if it is available

dswancutt · 12-28-2008, 12:20 PM

here is the link for NAPA's medium duty truck page

http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/(S....aspx?N=599003

12-24-2008, 01:06 PM	#1
bobbyredondo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: corona, ca Posts: 4	1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts Hello, I just bought a 1975 C50 two ton box truck with a 350- and manual 4 speed. I cannot move it to my house because the brake master cyllinder is not working. This is really an old school type with no booster and only one supply line(which scares me a little). I have been unsuccessful in finding a replacement for this let alone a rebuild kit. I would like to get another or upgrade my system. Can somebody help me to locate the parts source I need to at least move it to my house. No luck at dealer. Thank you, bobby Last edited by old Rusty C10; 12-26-2008 at 04:55 PM.

12-24-2008, 02:17 PM	#2
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts I would check with a school bus salvage yard. I think a lot of them were 50/60 series truck platforms.

12-24-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
bobbyredondo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: corona, ca Posts: 4	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts Okay, thanks for the info. Any ideas where to look for a bus salvage yard?

12-24-2008, 02:51 PM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts Have you checked with a GM dealership ? You average parts store will not have medium duty parts. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

12-24-2008, 04:07 PM	#6
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts Does this truck have a hydra booster or hydra vac under the step on the drivers side?If so its probably the place to start.Its a remote power brake booster.follow the brake line and see if you find one. Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 12-24-2008 at 04:08 PM.

12-26-2008, 12:51 PM	#8
bobbyredondo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: corona, ca Posts: 4	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts Thanks for the suggestions. I will have to look for this booster under the step that you speak of. The truck is about 45 miles away. I am going to try and get there today and remove the master cyllinder and see if it is rebuildable. peace, bobby

12-26-2008, 01:09 PM	#9
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts Just to let you know, be prepared for sticker shock on 2 ton trucks parts. If the hydroboost is bad, it will be expensive. Also, you will most likely need to replace the wheel cylinders if it is been sitting for awhile. Just look in the phone book for truck salvage. Buses are a good place to find parts for medium duty trucks as they generally had regular maintenance. Last edited by dswancutt; 12-26-2008 at 01:11 PM.

12-26-2008, 04:55 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts try the truck parts store __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-27-2008, 04:00 AM	#11
bobbyredondo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: corona, ca Posts: 4	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts what do you mean by try the truck parts store? Do you have a link or web address or a telephone number? Thanks again, bobby

12-27-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts well i know where i live ( NYC) there are several You could try Steve's truck parts in Red Hook Brooklyn.. you could also try Danken Automotive they sell truck parts too.. Years back when i had a kind of intern ship as a kid for a church that had a fleet of old busses thats where i went __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-27-2008, 12:31 PM	#13
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts Another way is to go to a salvage yard and ask if they have any busses or ask who in the area is a truck salvage yard.

12-28-2008, 12:06 PM	#14
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts NAPA up here carries all sorts of truck parts for medium duty and some heavy duty stuff, jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

12-28-2008, 12:20 PM	#16
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: 1975 Chevy C50 Two Ton- need parts here is the link for NAPA's medium duty truck page http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/(S....aspx?N=599003



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