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unreconstructed1 · 02-13-2007, 07:54 PM

ok everybody, I want to convert the E-brake handle on my 67 GMC from the pull handle type to the pedal type ( yall do know what im talkin about here, right?) all I should have to do is to switch out the assemblies and readjust the cable right? if not can you tell me how to do it?

neonlarry · 02-13-2007, 07:58 PM

A little more complicated than that. Look here:
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/panel_5.htm

hp1967c10 · 02-13-2007, 08:13 PM

I am going to do the same thing but I would think there would be some way of fabricating the foot pedal brake (make a new bracket or something) rather than cutting out the firewall. I have a full body off going and working on my cab as we speak so I will look this over carefully. Thanks for the heads up!

1968SWBBigBlock · 02-13-2007, 08:49 PM

OK I will follow the dumb questions route as well,,,,
Do we really need a parking brake?
What do you folks think?
I have been kicking around the idea of getting rid of my ebrake pedal or changing over to the floor mounted style that was used in the larger 2 ton style trucks. I thought maybe mount it between the door and the seat, next to my floor shifter or maybe behind the bench seat.
Just kicking around some ideas.

boogie67 · 02-13-2007, 09:02 PM

When ihad my last truck inspected he check the brake to see if it would hold.

FarmTruk · 02-13-2007, 09:06 PM

You'll definately want that E-brake if you ever have a hydraulic failure with the normal brake system.

02-13-2007, 07:54 PM	#1
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	OK heres another dumb question ok everybody, I want to convert the E-brake handle on my 67 GMC from the pull handle type to the pedal type ( yall do know what im talkin about here, right?) all I should have to do is to switch out the assemblies and readjust the cable right? if not can you tell me how to do it?

02-13-2007, 07:58 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: OK heres another dumb question A little more complicated than that. Look here: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/panel_5.htm __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

02-13-2007, 08:13 PM	#3
hp1967c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Re: OK heres another dumb question I am going to do the same thing but I would think there would be some way of fabricating the foot pedal brake (make a new bracket or something) rather than cutting out the firewall. I have a full body off going and working on my cab as we speak so I will look this over carefully. Thanks for the heads up! __________________ Happy Truckin HP

02-13-2007, 08:49 PM	#4
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: OK heres another dumb question OK I will follow the dumb questions route as well,,,, Do we really need a parking brake? What do you folks think? I have been kicking around the idea of getting rid of my ebrake pedal or changing over to the floor mounted style that was used in the larger 2 ton style trucks. I thought maybe mount it between the door and the seat, next to my floor shifter or maybe behind the bench seat. Just kicking around some ideas. __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

02-13-2007, 09:02 PM	#5
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: OK heres another dumb question When ihad my last truck inspected he check the brake to see if it would hold. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

02-13-2007, 09:06 PM	#6
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: OK heres another dumb question You'll definately want that E-brake if you ever have a hydraulic failure with the normal brake system. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*



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