Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevLoRay · 06-15-2011, 07:19 PM

Reading Wes (Classic Heartbeat) account of the '67 Panel he redid, I found that to get rid of the handle and go with the '69-72 style of brake pedal is a pretty good project.

It looks to me like a patch panel would be a good item to have available, but I don't know if anyone makes such an item.

Since I am replacing my '69 cab, with a '68 cab, you can see my problem.

On the other hand, I understand that Lokar makes a brake pedal ass'y. I assume it doesn't require the metal work that Wes had to do, in order to make it work.

Any comments?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-15-2011, 07:43 PM

Use you cuttoff whell and welder!!

WES

Dano69c10 · 06-15-2011, 09:29 PM

You could go through alot of trouble or just bolt it in like the PO of my truck did.

The PO of my truck just drilled holes in the firewall and installed it. here's da pics.

I think the '69 fuseblock had to be rotated, but that was it.

Dano

ChevLoRay · 06-15-2011, 11:16 PM

Dano, that's what I was wanting to see. I see from Wes' pix and his story, how he patched in the later piece to his earlier firewall. But, seeing your pix, I can see the end without having to go nutz. Thanks, guys.

BTW Wes....do you sell Inland Tube stuff?

prostreetC-10 · 06-16-2011, 12:21 AM

Parking brake? What's a parking brake? Mine is 1st gear and compression!

The foot brake is the way to go though.

ChevLoRay · 06-16-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Parking brake? What's a parking brake? Mine is 1st gear and compression!

The foot brake is the way to go though.

My long-term (27-yr) employer was an MSHA-sanctioned facility. Even though it was our private vehicle, we were subject to being fined by MSHA if we didn't set the e-brake in the employee parking lot. My brake didn't work, but I kept the pedal pushed into the "set" position, in case the gestapo came and looked on a day when they couldn't find enough stuff in the plant to gig.

Now, I'm anal about setting it, even in the driveway....a level driveway.

GASoline71 · 06-16-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Parking brake? What's a parking brake? Mine is 1st gear and compression!

The foot brake is the way to go though.

I have a large brick I place behind (or in front of) the tire.

Gary

prostreetC-10 · 06-16-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

My long-term (27-yr) employer was an MSHA-sanctioned facility. Even though it was our private vehicle, we were subject to being fined by MSHA if we didn't set the e-brake in the employee parking lot.

Wow....that's some serious safety regs. Can't fault anyone for that! Really mine doesn't have one because I'm too lazy!

Ackattack · 06-16-2011, 06:40 PM

I had the parking brake/fire wall from a cab I cut up. Just in case someone wanted to do this. However, I tossed it when I moved

06-15-2011, 07:19 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question Reading Wes (Classic Heartbeat) account of the '67 Panel he redid, I found that to get rid of the handle and go with the '69-72 style of brake pedal is a pretty good project. It looks to me like a patch panel would be a good item to have available, but I don't know if anyone makes such an item. Since I am replacing my '69 cab, with a '68 cab, you can see my problem. On the other hand, I understand that Lokar makes a brake pedal ass'y. I assume it doesn't require the metal work that Wes had to do, in order to make it work. Any comments? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 06-15-2011 at 07:20 PM.

06-15-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question Use you cuttoff whell and welder!! WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-15-2011, 09:29 PM	#3
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question You could go through alot of trouble or just bolt it in like the PO of my truck did. The PO of my truck just drilled holes in the firewall and installed it. here's da pics. I think the '69 fuseblock had to be rotated, but that was it. Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it! Last edited by Dano69c10; 06-15-2011 at 09:33 PM.

06-15-2011, 11:16 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question Dano, that's what I was wanting to see. I see from Wes' pix and his story, how he patched in the later piece to his earlier firewall. But, seeing your pix, I can see the end without having to go nutz. Thanks, guys. BTW Wes....do you sell Inland Tube stuff? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-16-2011, 12:21 AM	#5
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question Parking brake? What's a parking brake? Mine is 1st gear and compression! The foot brake is the way to go though. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-16-2011, 06:40 PM	#9
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question I had the parking brake/fire wall from a cab I cut up. Just in case someone wanted to do this. However, I tossed it when I moved __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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