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Grease Monkey
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Does anyone have a drawing of the special tool needed to adjust the brakes on these cars(1929)? I believe it goes on the cross shaft. Thanks in advance for any help. Ron
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Oil Can Mechanic
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I found a sketch in the 1929 service bulletins, scanned it, then enlarged it with photoshop. The lines got rather large, but I fashioned the tool out of plywood. I used a clevis pin for the metal dowel. Need to make it out of metal to use it properly.
Drop me your address and I'll mail you a copy. If you machine one, make me one too!
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ChatMaster - 10,000
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How much different is the 29 version tool from the 28 version?
I have some detailed drawings I made from a 28 version I borrowed, Gary Wallace sells them.
Life's a long winding trail, love Jesus and ride a good horse!
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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I use the service bulletin's picture and set up a proportion using a micrometer and measured the distance between the pins on the cross schaft. With this information I fabricated the tool. Works great.
Docs Popcorn Co
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Backyard Mechanic
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Popcorn, Fellow '29 Chevy lover. I sure could use one of those brake "widgits" too! Are you going to make any extras? Please let me know if you are.  1929 Chevrolet AC International Coach
Capt. Harley
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Grease Monkey
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Hello Mr. Mack; I have been told that the 28 and 29 tools are different. I have gotten a couple of leads on this board that I am going to follow. I appreciate your input.
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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Capt. Harley
Only if I get to retire! Someday I may get the old popcorn lady to take a picture and post it.
Docs Popcorn Co
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Backyard Mechanic
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Popcorn, I'd would definitely pay you for one of the tools. However, I doubt you would be able to retire on what I could afford to pay!!!.....  :) 1929 Chevrolet: A Six in the Price Range of a Four! 
Capt. Harley
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