using my e brake handle as a shifter

[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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[losthope]

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]

Thanks...delmo is the profile name?
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[losthope]

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]

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]

It was Delmo's '65.

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

[vin63]

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]

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]

That is a cool idea.

[jrobertop88]

Is his shop in burbank? Or you guys aren't allowed to say..
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[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?

[414banger]

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]

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.