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**a Good Man** · Yesterday, 02:42 PM

Hi All

I Have a Problem With Parking Brake Clearance w/ kick panel speakers . Are there any solutions and ways to solve this problem?

**907burb** · Yesterday, 02:59 PM

You could install the hand brake from a 67-68 truck.

**1970cstblazer** · Yesterday, 03:10 PM

You might be able to bend the parking brake pedal to clear the speaker housing.

**a Good Man** · Yesterday, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 907burb

You could install the hand brake from a 67-68 truck.

I don't think this is a good solution. I'm thinking about this bend.

**dmjlambert** · Yesterday, 03:22 PM

That looks interesting. Could you show more pictures and from different angles?

**1970cstblazer** · Yesterday, 03:22 PM

That looks good.

**a Good Man** · Yesterday, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

That looks interesting. Could you show more pictures and from different angles?

Definitely

**dmjlambert** · Yesterday, 04:45 PM

I think the bend you are thinking about would work as a solution. It will be interesting to see pictures of the completed bend/weld installed. You may need to also move the low/high beam stomp switch.

custom10nut · Yesterday, 10:28 PM

I considered putting the Kick Panel speakers in my truck, until I came to the same realization, the Park brake pedal won’t clear it.
I can’t remember if the Dimmer switch was going to be an issue also.
Reconfiguring the pedal lever would put the pedal four inches to the right, and look kinda awkward.
Leverage and strength of the lever would also come into play.
As someone said, putting a pull lever from a 67/68 would work for you with no issues.

Yesterday, 02:42 PM	#1
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Yesterday, 02:59 PM	#2
907burb Active Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 198	Re: Parking Brake Clearance w/ kick panel speakers You could install the hand brake from a 67-68 truck.

Yesterday, 03:10 PM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,836	Re: Parking Brake Clearance w/ kick panel speakers You might be able to bend the parking brake pedal to clear the speaker housing. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Yesterday, 03:22 PM	#5
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,864	Re: Parking Brake Clearance w/ kick panel speakers That looks interesting. Could you show more pictures and from different angles?

Yesterday, 03:22 PM	#6
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,836	Re: Parking Brake Clearance w/ kick panel speakers That looks good. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Yesterday, 04:45 PM	#8
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,864	Re: Parking Brake Clearance w/ kick panel speakers I think the bend you are thinking about would work as a solution. It will be interesting to see pictures of the completed bend/weld installed. You may need to also move the low/high beam stomp switch.

Yesterday, 10:28 PM	#9
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,889	Re: Parking Brake Clearance w/ kick panel speakers I considered putting the Kick Panel speakers in my truck, until I came to the same realization, the Park brake pedal won’t clear it. I can’t remember if the Dimmer switch was going to be an issue also. Reconfiguring the pedal lever would put the pedal four inches to the right, and look kinda awkward. Leverage and strength of the lever would also come into play. As someone said, putting a pull lever from a 67/68 would work for you with no issues.



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