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1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage #456597 04/16/21 09:37 PM
Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 48 Redding CA Signs38 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Signs38 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 48 Redding CA	If anyone has a 1938 1/2 ton pickup I would appreciate if you could take a picture of the clutch linkage. (Pedal to clutch fork.) I don’t know exactly what to look for to try and find. I would think there would be an offset rod and at least one other linkage plus a spring. Thank you. Terry terrycatching@gmail.com

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Re: 1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage Signs38 #456625 04/17/21 06:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	Do you have a shop manual? All of the vendors sell them if you don't. I don't know if it's the same as the car but my 38 coupe has a chain that activates the fork. Any pics I have are on my other computer which is off until tomorrow. Fig. 118 might help. Last edited by Tiny; 04/17/21 07:49 PM. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: 1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage Tiny #456633 04/18/21 01:28 AM
Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 48 Redding CA Signs38 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Signs38 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 48 Redding CA	Thanks a million. Yes I do have the truck shop manual, but it doesn’t show the linkage. I have seen the photis you mentioned 118 that shows the cars. My pickup has a large round hook shape on the bottom of the pedal and a similar hook shape at the end of the clutch fork. I guess it could have a chain connecting, but it looks like there would have to be something l like an offset rod between since they are side by side about 2” separate. I’m going to have to try to find someone who has a pickup and can take a pic for me.

Re: 1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage Signs38 #456638 04/18/21 08:12 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	My manual is for both and only shows the chain. I've not heard of anything other than a chain being used. I found the one picture I have of mine. It's factory original. Good luck. Attached Images VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: 1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage Signs38 #456723 04/19/21 10:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,069 Likes: 9 Napa CA Keith Knox ChatMaster - 1,000
Keith Knox ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,069 Likes: 9 Napa CA	This is the illustration in the 29-54 Parts manual. Hope it helps. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/parts/1929_54/115.HTM 1946 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Purchased 11/18/17 Sold 9/20 1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe, Purchased 6/20/2010 1965 Chevy ll 350 Purchased Feb 2021. 3-speed Saginaw Hurst Floor Shifter 3.08 Rear End 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Super Crew

Re: 1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage Tiny #456768 04/22/21 12:27 AM
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OP Signs38 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 48 Redding CA	Hey thank you sir! Actually the informative thing about your pic you shared is that there is in fact an offset rod that the chain link hooks into. But my threaded rod that goes thu the end of the clutch fork only has a hook shape on it like the end of the pedal. Is your pic from a 38 Chevy pickup like I have?

Re: 1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage Tiny #456777 04/22/21 11:50 AM
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OP Signs38 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 48 Redding CA	Thanks I think my pickup is probably at least similar. The chain link I can make. But I’ll need to find it make the threaded 90 degree offset rod tgat the chain and spring hooks to. Appreciate the help and if you can send a pic great Thank again

Re: 1938 pickup clutch pedal linkage Keith Knox #456792 04/22/21 09:23 PM
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chevy1937 ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,294 Hubbard,Ohio	Originally Posted by Keith Knox This is the illustration in the 29-54 Parts manual. Hope it helps. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/parts/1929_54/115.HTM I have a link like the one in the manual if interested. Free, just pay shipping.

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