[MTD Tradesman]

Hey everyone, since I can't find a decent car/truck forum, I figured I'd just post on the trusty old tractor forum about my new project- a 1961 Chevrolet Apache C-10 LWB Stepside! For more information on my project, you can go to my blog!

http://bluestepside.blogspot.com/

I'll be going to pick up my truck Saturday! It's got 49,000 original documented miles and all he wants for it is $2500! So I'm happy. Thanks in advance for all the help! I'm sure I'll be needing it soon when I bring the truck home and open that can of worms.

 

[MTD Tradesman]

Well, it was moved a month a go, and the seller claimed it was running good then, so I don't think it'll be too hard at all!

 

[MTD Tradesman]

I have a question that maybe someone can answer. When I went to go see it a few weeks ago, the clutch didn't engage at all. The only resistance it gave was from the return spring. Anyone got a linkage diagram I can check out or advice on what I need to do to see if it's a clutch or linkage issue?

 

[MTD Tradesman]

I brought her home yesterday! I just now had a chance to compose a new post. She's going to be a nice one to restore! I'm very excited. You'll find the new post at this site:

http://bluestepside.blogspot.com/



I got it running, but neither the clutch nor the brakes work and both are hydraulic. Anyone have any advice on this issue? Should I bleed the brakes and clutch, rebuild the master cyllindar, or replace it? Thanks fo the help!

 

[MTD Tradesman]

Thanks for the tips, guys! I will definitely re-build the brakes and clutch eventually, but for now, I think a good bleeding is all they needed! I almost have it driving, but the passenger side rear brake is locked, keeping it from moving. I jacked up the rear and got up to 45MPH! My next plan is to take that rear wheel off and see what's going on there. I might have it yard driving this weekend!