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Hello guys, when I installed a patch floor pan on the passenger's side of my '67 Coupe many moons ago, I didn't have a template/pic of how the parking brake cable bracket was oriented, so I welded it on like so (pic below). I recently saw an original pic where it was rotated a bit from how I did it. Is the way I have it oriented going to cause me problems?
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Been looking at random pics around the web ... looks like I may need to cut that bracket off and reweld it in the correct location ... could someone provide me with the dimensions to the bracket from each of the frame rails (front to back rail, and the cross rail) for the '67? Looks like around a 1/2" to each? Would greatly appreciate it.
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The cable tension pulls the cable stud at a 45 degree angle from the axis of the car on a horizontal plane, so yours is off a bit. Just grind the round part of the bracket so the threaded stud pulls at that angle rather than going to the effort of moving the bracket.
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Thanks for the response, MustangSteve. Removing the bracket and rewelding it in the correct location isn't too big of a deal at this stage.
Would it be possible for someone to take quick measurements - the distance from bracket edge to frame rail, and the distance from that welded crossmember piece between framerails to the bracket edge?
Thanks!
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Anyone have an answer to this?
Just removed the bracket and want to relocate it properly, maybe the exact dimensions arent that important but it would be cool to try to get it as close as possible. Thanks.
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Jieve wrote:
Anyone have an answer to this?
Just removed the bracket and want to relocate it properly, maybe the exact dimensions arent that important but it would be cool to try to get it as close as possible. Thanks.
I will get some measurements and a pic from my 68 for you tonight.
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Great, thanks Ron68!
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Sorry - took the pics with my cell but can't log into the forum from my cell phone. Will post when I get home tonight.
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Ok thanks
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OK - here is what I took. I think it should give you a good idea where to orient and install the bracket. My wife generously consented to letting me off of Trick or Treat candy duty so I could post.
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Incredibly helpful, thank you!!!
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Ron, I am assuming yours is an original? Looks like from the pictures (this is just for my future reference for when this comes up again) the bracket has the angle cut across the flanges and it gets placed in that corner right where those angle cuts fit next to the other frame components. That makes it simple to position it. Thanks for posting that. I am stealing your picture for the tech file.
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MustangSteve wrote:
Ron, I am assuming yours is an original? Looks like from the pictures (this is just for my future reference for when this comes up again) the bracket has the angle cut across the flanges and it gets placed in that corner right where those angle cuts fit next to the other frame components. That makes it simple to position it. Thanks for posting that. I am stealing your picture for the tech file.
Yes, that is the stock location. Sorry about all the undercoating covering everything. My son worked at a detailing shop a few years back and did the deed for me one weekend.
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