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03-23-2010, 02:32 AM
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72 ebrake in a 67
Has anyone done this. If so what does it take???
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03-23-2010, 03:40 AM
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Location: Valley Springs, Ca
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
i never knew there was any difference in the Parking Brake/E-Brakes from any of these trucks.
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03-23-2010, 04:51 AM
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
In a 67 the e-brake is a hand pull type thing with a lever/trigger you pull to release it. In later models, the e-brake is a pedal, released with a pull/T-handle. I was looking into it, too. I don't have either, but my truck is a 67 so it should have the hand brake. Can't wait to hear the replies.
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03-23-2010, 04:58 AM
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
I want to do this too with my 68. Looking forward to the responses.
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03-23-2010, 06:04 AM
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
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03-23-2010, 09:10 AM
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
I recall Wes doing this on his . I think he has a how-to on his web site, the firewall is different on the driver side as far as mounting etc.
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Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 03-23-2010 at 09:20 AM. |
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03-23-2010, 09:41 AM
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
I am interested too. Wes who? So I can look up his site.
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03-23-2010, 10:18 AM
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
forgot to post the link..... i have had a couple cups of java now
 http://classicheartbeat.com/panel_5.htm
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Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 |
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03-23-2010, 10:23 AM
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
I did mine but as stated above it's alot of work,
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03-23-2010, 12:41 PM
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Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!!
 
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
my67chevytruck is correct, I have taken the 67 hand brake out of my 67 panel and welded in a section from a 69-72 cab to mount the foot brake. It's a bunch of work, but it gets the results I wanted so it was worth it to me.
To be clear, the 67 and 68 have hand pull brakes. Id you want to install a foot brake you will have to do what I did on my panel. (that is if you want it to look factory) If you are wanting a hand brake in your 69-72 all you would need to make that swap is the hand pull assembly and 67/68 front parking brake cable. You would then have to cut a rectangular hole toward the bottom of the firewall to allow the cable to pass through it like the 67/68s do. WES
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03-23-2010, 12:46 PM
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Who needs sleep...
 
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
Well...
If anyone is seriously looking at this, I'd be willing to arrange a trade... I have a 72 GMC with the foot brake and have been keeping an eye on the board for someone selling a hand brake... Hell, if someone is serious, I'd even be willing to section that piece of firewall in the deal too if things worked out right. Trip |
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03-23-2010, 01:19 PM
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Location: Valley Center KS
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
Here's the way I did it on my 68....swapped to a 72 cab
 This by no means is the reason why I swapped, but it was an added bonus. |
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03-23-2010, 04:26 PM
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Location: Granbury, TEXAS
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Re: 72 ebrake in a 67
I put the foot brake on my 68 because the cab is chopped and I needed the leg room. Sold the hand brake on ebay. Besides, I think the foot brake is more natural a motion when I park.
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