using my e brake handle as a shifter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrobertop88 · 03-20-2013, 01:04 AM

Looking for any one who's has done this and if can get the info,
Instead of connecting the 700r4 to a column or floor linkage, run a cable and mount it to the stock emergency brake handle that's mounted on the steering column. I've been told its not possible but everything is possible... I would like to know if there's any custom brakets or mounts.... Thanks in advance. If theres any pics great I'm a visual learner.
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losthope · 03-20-2013, 01:18 AM

I dont know if its been done with a 700r or not but sure it can be done,I know of a couple local guys near me who have done it to th350's,and I think delmo did it in one of his trucks, look for his profile and search his threads for his builds...

jrobertop88 · 03-20-2013, 01:22 AM

Thanks...delmo is the profile name?
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losthope · 03-20-2013, 01:25 AM

I think he did it to his truck "blackbird" or "grey goose" if i remember correctly read thur his build threads you might find it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=7283 or dino did it cant remember exactly who... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/m...=26305...might try and private message them and ask

jrobertop88 · 03-20-2013, 01:51 AM

I just went through the link, great build, but no info on what I'm lookin for, is his shop in burbank too? I'm not so far from it if it is... Ill like to ask him in person take notes....
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likaroc13 · 03-20-2013, 03:53 AM

It was Delmo's '65.

post #148+
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=409449&page=6

vin63 · 03-20-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jrobertop88

Looking for any one who's has done this and if can get the info,
Instead of connecting the 700r4 to a column or floor linkage, run a cable and mount it to the stock emergency brake handle that's mounted on the steering column. I've been told its not possible but everything is possible... I would like to know if there's any custom brakets or mounts.... Thanks in advance. If theres any pics great I'm a visual learner.
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It can and has been done as Delmo proved. It's not that difficult of a concept. I used to race a front engine dragster and my ratchet shifter was very similar to the e-brake handle only situation vertically since there is not much side-to-side room. It was basically a blade type handle with a ratchet mechanism...the only difference being mine had an NHRA required reverse lockout button.

jrobertop88 · 03-20-2013, 04:32 PM

Im gonna find out the hard way, ill figure out what kind of linkage/braket I need to use. But that's a sick ride... I thought I was the only one that would of thought about it. But I know now there is a "god" those are some mean looking rides he has..
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61_FL_Apache · 03-20-2013, 07:09 PM

That is a cool idea.

jrobertop88 · 03-20-2013, 09:53 PM

Is his shop in burbank? Or you guys aren't allowed to say..
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Swed · 03-21-2013, 08:39 AM

I wonder if it is possible to use it as both shifter and park brake.
So when putting the tranny to park it also do the brake.
If that is possible I'm all in!

What do you think?

414banger · 03-21-2013, 09:39 AM

im in for updates i recently converted from a 4 speed to th400 and been pondering on how to make it work to if you get it to work post up some details please it looks simple enuff but not sure on the what cable to get to work

**chevy_man5** · 03-21-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Swed

I wonder if it is possible to use it as both shifter and park brake.
So when putting the tranny to park it also do the brake.
If that is possible I'm all in!

What do you think?

Possibly stack the e-brakes one on top of the other. You would just have two handles down there.

03-20-2013, 01:18 AM	#2
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter I dont know if its been done with a 700r or not but sure it can be done,I know of a couple local guys near me who have done it to th350's,and I think delmo did it in one of his trucks, look for his profile and search his threads for his builds... __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

03-20-2013, 01:22 AM	#3
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter Thanks...delmo is the profile name? Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 01:25 AM	#4
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter I think he did it to his truck "blackbird" or "grey goose" if i remember correctly read thur his build threads you might find it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=7283 or dino did it cant remember exactly who... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/m...=26305...might try and private message them and ask __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142 Last edited by losthope; 03-20-2013 at 01:43 AM.

03-20-2013, 01:51 AM	#5
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter I just went through the link, great build, but no info on what I'm lookin for, is his shop in burbank too? I'm not so far from it if it is... Ill like to ask him in person take notes.... Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 03:53 AM	#6
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter It was Delmo's '65. post #148+ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=409449&page=6 __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

03-20-2013, 01:04 AM	#1
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	using my e brake handle as a shifter Looking for any one who's has done this and if can get the info, Instead of connecting the 700r4 to a column or floor linkage, run a cable and mount it to the stock emergency brake handle that's mounted on the steering column. I've been told its not possible but everything is possible... I would like to know if there's any custom brakets or mounts.... Thanks in advance. If theres any pics great I'm a visual learner. Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 04:32 PM	#8
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter Im gonna find out the hard way, ill figure out what kind of linkage/braket I need to use. But that's a sick ride... I thought I was the only one that would of thought about it. But I know now there is a "god" those are some mean looking rides he has.. Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 07:09 PM	#9
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter That is a cool idea. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-20-2013, 09:53 PM	#10
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter Is his shop in burbank? Or you guys aren't allowed to say.. Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2013, 08:39 AM	#11
Swed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden - Gävle Posts: 76	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter I wonder if it is possible to use it as both shifter and park brake. So when putting the tranny to park it also do the brake. If that is possible I'm all in! What do you think? __________________ Johnny G -----------Vehicles-------------- * Chevrolet C-10 Stepside 1962 * Audi A4 Avant Quattro TDI 2008 * Sachs Compact 50cc 1967

03-21-2013, 09:39 AM	#12
414banger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: jackson, ohio Posts: 304	Re: using my e brake handle as a shifter im in for updates i recently converted from a 4 speed to th400 and been pondering on how to make it work to if you get it to work post up some details please it looks simple enuff but not sure on the what cable to get to work __________________ 1965 c10 sbw longbed fleetside 350 bored .60 over th400 tranny lowered 4/5 static



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