55-59Chevy parking brake

Hello fellas. Been a little since I ask again. I have this 59 Apache that used to have the parking brake on the drive shaft part of the transmission sm420 to get idea what was in it. So now I went with all different drive system. Tremec TKO with a Dana 60. And this truck does not have any brackets or anything for a park brake but it does have holes to install all that stuff. I see I can buy the stock park brake handle off of eBay. Or mayby a wreck yard but there not much around were I live. So I was wondering were can I buy the hole stock style kit for that truck with brackets. Plus pics of how to do it would really be helpful.

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find a half ton parts truck...they don't reproduce any of that stuff, that I know of.

The factory assembly manual shows all the gory details, you probably ought to buy one.

 

I think I've got an extra handle. PM me if you're interested.

 

I'm interested with anything I can get for parking brake. I need for sure all the frame rail mounts rod ect...

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I have a big box with a lot of 55-59 brake parts....somewhere....

send me a PM to remind me to look?

 

I agree with squirrel to get a manual as it will show you how it all goes together. In addition to the handle and rod, there's a lever that connects to a cable which runs thru 2 pulleys. This connects to a funky balancing assembly which slides along a long slot in a bracket off the frame. PM me as I may have some parts for you too.


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Here's the handle. If you want it you can have it for the postage.

 

Thanks. Message sent

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Alright I have all the hardware for this particular truck. Thanks to squirrel. So I was in the hardware shop looking (osh)&(ace). I see you can buy cable by the foot. There always this part (But).. How to connect the ends to the cable like threaded adjusters & balls. Or any other way you guys have done to bypass that part and put (u) and (clamps)?

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There used to be a "mechanical switch" you installed in the brake line from the master cylinder. Step on the brake hard, set the "switch" and all 4 wheels are locked May be easier than finding everything you need for the stock parking brake. The only drawback, as I see it, is you have NO backup brakes ("emergency brake") to fall back on if you lose hydraulics. Just a thought. I am Butch/56sedandelivery.

 

Find a garage door repairman, they have the cable crimper. I think I made a cable end once by drilling a small hole into the end of a piece of 5/16" fine all thread, or something.

I have also extended a few cables by adding a length of allthread, and a coupling nut.

 

Ok sound good. Ill follow up on this let you guys know what I got going.

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