Parking brake nightmares - Everything is missing??

[JFetter]

Hello,

It seems one of the PO's has removed every component of my parking brake system. All the brackets, cables etc.

I've seen the layout on LMC's catalog, but other than that I have nothing to go on as far as rebuilding this.

What really concerns me is the frame brackets/cable routing brackets. So far none of my local salvage yards have trucks this old anymore.

I've noticed the 73-83 Parking brake setup looks quite complicated compared to the 84-87. Since I'm building from the ground up anyway, could I convert to that newer style? I would still need to procure, or make, frame brackets though.

Looking for some guidance on the best route to take.
Thanks!