'67 c10 4l60 swap, e-brake question.

[HONDAWASAKI]

Hey I know some of you have ran into this, it looks like the factory e-brake cables on my '67 are right in the way of where the transmission goes. Did you run a later rear e-brake cable setup, or aftermarket? Or does it fit underneath the trans just fine, and I'm over analyzing things? Thanks for your input.

[mongocanfly]

I'm running man trans,,,but i routed mine under the trans tailshaft...

[LH Lead-Foot]

There is a good short video on youtube by one of our members. Just type in C10 E-brake setup.
What he did was put the E-brake setup on the drivers rear frame rail and run it backwards. Now, he used some simple cheap hardware to do a nice job of running the cables under the tranny. The bed and cab is off for good viewing.

He accidentally described the action of the cable backward, when operating it, but excellent video if you want a new idea.

Hope that helps.

[HONDAWASAKI]

Originally Posted by LH Lead-Foot

There is a good short video on youtube by one of our members. Just type in C10 E-brake setup.

Hope that helps.

Thanks that gives me some ideas.

[TA_C10]

Interesting its in the way. Here is my 70 with 5.3 / 4l60e setup.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=183

[LH Lead-Foot]

To TA_C10
If GM built this add on using an "RPO" code on the glove box...This is what it would look like. Love the plastic coated cables and yes, looks factory.

That link is great and nice photos. Wow!
Nice post!

[HONDAWASAKI]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Interesting its in the way. Here is my 70 with 5.3 / 4l60e setup.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=183

I'll post a pic tonight so you can see what i'm looking at. I haven't installed the engine and trans yet, so it may very well end up at the back of the trans. It just looks like it will on my truck. Beautiful build BTW

[LH Lead-Foot]

For the rear E-Brake cable that comes wrapped in wire, I lube these off vehicle with motor oil then put some convoluted wire cover over it, with the split facing down to let any water drain out.
I have had a number for frozen rear cable over the years and replacement came in the exact same fashion.
As a motorcycle guy, on Yamaha #17 (102 Cu In, bags & windshield / first one, a 90cc step-thru with side mount carb with disc for crankcase intake timing in 1969), I had two cans of cable lube with hose & attachment. If it fits and you practice a little, it works great. But it won't fit the large cables on the E-Brake system. Most with automatics never use them but should.
I see the rear cables shown in the photos by TA_C10, are complete PVC covering. Now thats the way to go. Once again, the covered from cable should keep them looking good for years. After all, we want to spend more time in it, than under it.