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jame · 12-17-2009, 06:54 PM

The bracket that holds the cable to the trailing arm on each side is too far gone for reuse on my 63. I called inline tube. lmc, ect all the regulars they either do not have it or know what it is. I thought they would come on the new cables but guess not - any one know a supplier or local part store part # for these. I know they have to be out there some were. I checked two other trucks and they were a ball of rust also. Thanks

my67chevytruck · 12-17-2009, 07:01 PM

if you are referring to the bracket that is attached to the trailing arm, i have not seen those reproduced, but they could exist. could you weld a washer to the bracket and notch it, slide the cable in, and clamp it with the mickey mouse looking clip?

jame · 12-17-2009, 07:40 PM

well thats not good to hear -- there is not enough of these to try and rework.

**TR65** · 12-17-2009, 09:31 PM

Jame,

Here is how mine are but I changed the cable to a different kind. Here also is some details of the originals. They would be easy to fab up from some flat stock. Or you could start with an electrical cable clamp, or an Adel clamp and work up a good solution. Hope this helps some and good luck.

TR

Big Fenders · 12-17-2009, 09:20 PM

You posted that you are missing the brackets that attach to the trailing arms that hold the EB cable.. I have a 63 short step side and the new cables that I have are too long..maybe I'm missing what your talking about. Anyone with a pic would be a big help.
The cables that I ordered are from truckandcarshop.com but most of the parts suppliers have them.
Bob

jame · 12-17-2009, 09:32 PM

The brackets slide on to the forward end of the rear cables and then bolt to the trailing arm outer side. They keep the cable from slipping forward when the hand brake is applied. Mine were still on the old cables just too rusty to reuse. If your cables are too long I would guess they are for a LWB rather than SWB.

Big Fenders · 12-17-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jame

The brackets slide on to the forward end of the rear cables and then bolt to the trailing arm outer side. They keep the cable from slipping forward when the hand brake is applied. Mine were still on the old cables just too rusty to reuse. If your cables are too long I would guess they are for a LWB rather than SWB.

I did consider that [LWB].
TR65 thanks for the pics...
Bob

62gmc910 · 12-18-2009, 12:38 AM

would LWB make any difference ? the trailing arms are the same

Big Fenders · 12-18-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62gmc910

would LWB make any difference ? the trailing arms are the same

The parts book that I have show a different part number for SWB and for LWB so there is a difference.
Bob

jame · 12-17-2009, 09:36 PM

Thanks for the pics -- Your set up looks very nice. I guess I'll make a bracket I just thought if they were still made I would take the lazy way out.

12-17-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
jame Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: gravois mills missouri Posts: 47	E-Brake Cable help The bracket that holds the cable to the trailing arm on each side is too far gone for reuse on my 63. I called inline tube. lmc, ect all the regulars they either do not have it or know what it is. I thought they would come on the new cables but guess not - any one know a supplier or local part store part # for these. I know they have to be out there some were. I checked two other trucks and they were a ball of rust also. Thanks __________________ 1963 chevy shortstep 327 1965 c60 292 2007 Ram 3500 5.9 cummins

12-17-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: E-Brake Cable help if you are referring to the bracket that is attached to the trailing arm, i have not seen those reproduced, but they could exist. could you weld a washer to the bracket and notch it, slide the cable in, and clamp it with the mickey mouse looking clip? __________________ 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

12-17-2009, 07:40 PM	#3
jame Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: gravois mills missouri Posts: 47	Re: E-Brake Cable help well thats not good to hear -- there is not enough of these to try and rework. __________________ 1963 chevy shortstep 327 1965 c60 292 2007 Ram 3500 5.9 cummins

12-17-2009, 09:31 PM	#4
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: E-Brake Cable help Jame, Here is how mine are but I changed the cable to a different kind. Here also is some details of the originals. They would be easy to fab up from some flat stock. Or you could start with an electrical cable clamp, or an Adel clamp and work up a good solution. Hope this helps some and good luck. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

12-17-2009, 09:20 PM	#5
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: E-Brake Cable help You posted that you are missing the brackets that attach to the trailing arms that hold the EB cable.. I have a 63 short step side and the new cables that I have are too long..maybe I'm missing what your talking about. Anyone with a pic would be a big help. The cables that I ordered are from truckandcarshop.com but most of the parts suppliers have them. Bob

12-17-2009, 09:32 PM	#6
jame Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: gravois mills missouri Posts: 47	Re: E-Brake Cable help The brackets slide on to the forward end of the rear cables and then bolt to the trailing arm outer side. They keep the cable from slipping forward when the hand brake is applied. Mine were still on the old cables just too rusty to reuse. If your cables are too long I would guess they are for a LWB rather than SWB. __________________ 1963 chevy shortstep 327 1965 c60 292 2007 Ram 3500 5.9 cummins

12-18-2009, 12:38 AM	#8
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: E-Brake Cable help would LWB make any difference ? the trailing arms are the same __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck)

12-17-2009, 09:36 PM	#10
jame Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: gravois mills missouri Posts: 47	Re: E-Brake Cable help Thanks for the pics -- Your set up looks very nice. I guess I'll make a bracket I just thought if they were still made I would take the lazy way out. __________________ 1963 chevy shortstep 327 1965 c60 292 2007 Ram 3500 5.9 cummins



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