Changing E Brake

[54belair]

Has anyone changed the ebrake from the pull handle to the later foot pedal?

If so, how difficult is the change, at first thought it seems pretty simple.

[c1069]

I saw one thread here but I don't remember Who?

It was easy just cut 69-72 firewall patch fro a donor truck.

[c1069]

Got it http://www.classicheartbeat.com/panel_5.htm
Follow page 6 too

[54belair]

Thanks for the link.

On my truck, we've had to cut out both top corners of the firewall due to rust in the tray and air boxes. I havent gotten the truck back yet but Im thinking the hard work may be already done since my doner cab was a 71.
Believe me, the link is correct---this is major surgery.

If it requires more cutting and welding on the firewall (other than minor hole filling or relocation---its a job that wont get done. Pulling the old ebrake handle is still "doable".

thanks again,,

[OldCreek]

I cheated:

I welded up the original wiring harness hole. Then, I cut the new wiring harness hole and parking brake hole. Then, I cut a little bit off the front of the pb pedal mount and bent down a small portion of the lip of the dash. I drilled the mounting holes front and back and painted it up.

You have to cut a little off the front of the mount since you don't have the indention in the firewall to set it back a little.

[54belair]

Is it sturdy and look good that way?

Im still at a point on the cab where I can weld or make any mod.----Im just not going to tackle the major firewall surgery again.