Thread: 1958 Dodge utility truck

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Thanks! No, I haven’t put it up for sale yet. Nothing coming up for myself but the drummer in my band just inherited his late grandpas 1977 Grand Prix and is wanting me to help him get it roadworthy again. Plus I’ve still been helping on my other buddy’s 53 Chevy.

I’d at least go with a brake upgrade on your 48. I’ve had a few 40s Mopars with stock brakes and they leave a lot to be desired.

Originally Posted by falconvan

I’d at least go with a brake upgrade on your 48. I’ve had a few 40s Mopars with stock brakes and they leave a lot to be desired.

We put power brakes on the '47 Ford at around the same time as we put power brakes on the Morris Minor.
I was commenting to a mate a while afterwards as to how much improved the braking on both cars was.
He said "Yup. That's why we used to call it the Jesus pedal."
I must've looked blank 'cos he continued "You'd put your foot on the brake pedal and start hollering 'Sweet Jesus! Help me Jesus!'"