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Either one or more wheel cylinders are corroded and locked up or the master cylinder is locked up. First thing to do is check the master cylinder. Then check each wheel cylinder. Replace or rebuild any that are corroded or locked up. Replace all the brake fluid in the system. On a vehicle this old, I am sure the brake fluid is contaminated. Also a leaking wheel cylinder will cause a brake to lock up. One other possibility is a collapsed brake hose. Inspect them carefully.

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