67-68 Emergency Brake Cover Install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

A.Bursell · 11-04-2014, 12:42 AM

i picked up a cover for the e-brake in my 67 a while back. My truck did not originally have one but I would like to install it now. I can see where it will need to go, and how it will need two holes drilled. I would like it to look as original as possible, so I am looking for fastener info. Is it held on with self-tapping screws? Bolts and nuts? Some other type of fastener? It looks like there is not good access to the back so I am thinking something that does not require access from the rear.

Thanks in advance.

Adam

71 super · 11-04-2014, 07:05 AM

It takes two screws just like the ones that hold the column seal at the dash bezel. They have the large flat pan head and 1/2 long or less

67JimmyMO · 11-04-2014, 08:15 AM

Please post as pic of this if you can (anybody). I don't even know what an e-brake cover is.

A.Bursell · 11-04-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 67JimmyMO

Please post as pic of this if you can (anybody). I don't even know what an e-brake cover is.

Pic from online:

It covers the gear mechanism of the e-brake to clean it up a little.

A.Bursell · 11-04-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

It takes two screws just like the ones that hold the column seal at the dash bezel. They have the large flat pan head and 1/2 long or less

Can you tell me if they are self tapping or there are nuts behind them or how they install? I don't feel like there is enough room behind the lip to get anything without interfering with the cluster so I could use some help or maybe visual.

Thanks.

71 super · 11-04-2014, 09:46 PM

Self tapping. Let me see if I have one for you to see

67JimmyMO · 11-04-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Bursell

Pic from online:

It covers the gear mechanism of the e-brake to clean it up a little.

Hey thanks for the pic, I will have to look at mine to see if it has one of those.

Don't think it does.

A.Bursell · 11-05-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Self tapping. Let me see if I have one for you to see

That would be great. I have an idea of what I need now, probably just look for the same setup as the under-column screws that will work but pictures and info would be big help.

Adam

A.Bursell · 11-05-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 67JimmyMO

Hey thanks for the pic, I will have to look at mine to see if it has one of those.

Don't think it does.

I believe they only came on CST's. I see they are now available as reproductions for about $30. I thought it would be a nice dress-up item and was somewhat rare when I bought this some time back.

'68 Newtricks · 11-06-2014, 01:32 AM

It is in deed held on by self tapping screws and a CST thing. Here's my under/over shot. Sorry about the blurriness, it is past 9 and dark out after all

A.Bursell · 11-06-2014, 02:01 AM

Very helpful! Thanks!

I noticed it looks like yours has bolts holding the column cover and brake cover vs. mine has screws holding the column cover. I wonder if that is a change from 67 to 68. Unless I just cant see well in the pic and they actually are screws. I think I will pull a column cover screw and try to match it up for my brake cover.

Thanks again for the help!

Adam

11-04-2014, 12:42 AM	#1
A.Bursell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 298	67-68 Emergency Brake Cover Install i picked up a cover for the e-brake in my 67 a while back. My truck did not originally have one but I would like to install it now. I can see where it will need to go, and how it will need two holes drilled. I would like it to look as original as possible, so I am looking for fastener info. Is it held on with self-tapping screws? Bolts and nuts? Some other type of fastener? It looks like there is not good access to the back so I am thinking something that does not require access from the rear. Thanks in advance. Adam

11-04-2014, 07:05 AM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: 67-68 Emergency Brake Cover Install It takes two screws just like the ones that hold the column seal at the dash bezel. They have the large flat pan head and 1/2 long or less __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-04-2014, 08:15 AM	#3
67JimmyMO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Southwest MO Posts: 115	Re: 67-68 Emergency Brake Cover Install Please post as pic of this if you can (anybody). I don't even know what an e-brake cover is. __________________ 1967 GMC SWB 383 Stroker w/Saginaw 4sp 1979 Chev C30 Scottsdale Flatbed 350 4sp 2000 Chev 3500 Flatbed 454 Automatic 1978 GMC 6500 Flatbed Dump 366 5sp + 2sp 1965 Chev K10 LWB 230 4sp 1985 Chev K30 Flatbed 350 4sp

11-04-2014, 09:46 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: 67-68 Emergency Brake Cover Install Self tapping. Let me see if I have one for you to see __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-06-2014, 01:32 AM	#10
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: 67-68 Emergency Brake Cover Install It is in deed held on by self tapping screws and a CST thing. Here's my under/over shot. Sorry about the blurriness, it is past 9 and dark out after all Attached Images __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

11-06-2014, 02:01 AM	#11
A.Bursell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 298	Re: 67-68 Emergency Brake Cover Install Very helpful! Thanks! I noticed it looks like yours has bolts holding the column cover and brake cover vs. mine has screws holding the column cover. I wonder if that is a change from 67 to 68. Unless I just cant see well in the pic and they actually are screws. I think I will pull a column cover screw and try to match it up for my brake cover. Thanks again for the help! Adam



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