Another firewall hole, what is it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fred T · 01-11-2005, 11:57 PM

Getting my 69 back together, and had the son out to help with making a patch for a rectangular hole below the column. He asked what it was for, I said I would ask if he took a picture. So, what's it for?

67chev · 01-12-2005, 12:00 AM

Thats where the e-brake cable goes thru. Not sure if you use this same hole for the foot-pedal e-brake, but for the hand pull, this is where it goes thru. There is a rubber grommet that fits in the hole, with the cable going thru that. Hope this helps!!

Low69CST · 01-12-2005, 12:51 AM

The ebrake cable on a 69 should be closer to the fender. It is on mine. I can't remember how it is on a 67-68 cab.

poff · 01-12-2005, 01:58 AM

Should be the ebrake cable. Uses a rectangular grommet that never lasts very long.

Solver · 01-12-2005, 08:24 AM

Looks like the hole for ebrake on 68 or older cab
First pic is 68 cab with hole like yours
second is 69-72 cab with higher hole location for ebrake

Fred T · 01-12-2005, 10:49 AM

Interesting. My cab is a 69 and has both holes. Wonder if it has something to do with the truck coming from Oklahoma!

01-11-2005, 11:57 PM	#1
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Another firewall hole, what is it? Getting my 69 back together, and had the son out to help with making a patch for a rectangular hole below the column. He asked what it was for, I said I would ask if he took a picture. So, what's it for? Attached Images __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-12-2005, 12:00 AM	#2
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	Thats where the e-brake cable goes thru. Not sure if you use this same hole for the foot-pedal e-brake, but for the hand pull, this is where it goes thru. There is a rubber grommet that fits in the hole, with the cable going thru that. Hope this helps!! __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

01-12-2005, 12:51 AM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	The ebrake cable on a 69 should be closer to the fender. It is on mine. I can't remember how it is on a 67-68 cab. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-12-2005, 01:58 AM	#4
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	Should be the ebrake cable. Uses a rectangular grommet that never lasts very long. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

01-12-2005, 08:24 AM	#5
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Looks like the hole for ebrake on 68 or older cab First pic is 68 cab with hole like yours second is 69-72 cab with higher hole location for ebrake Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

01-12-2005, 10:49 AM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Interesting. My cab is a 69 and has both holes. Wonder if it has something to do with the truck coming from Oklahoma! __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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