E-brake front cable install help

[Swandog]

I'm in the process of installing a new front e-brake cable on a 69 Swinger 4 speed car as the old cable was broken. However, I'm having a heck of a time removing the old cable from under the dash. I have disconnected the pin but having issues with the "clamp" that secures the cable housing to the body mount. Since the 4 speed over center clutch spring housing is so close I can't make enough space to pull the cable assembly up through the mounting point and out the firewall. It is really difficult to explain but I'm hoping some of you have experienced this and have a fix.

Diagram's can be found on this thread: Emergency brake cable routing

I was thinking about removing the over center spring and the metal support plate that surrounds the spring as it should create enough space for the bolt holding the clamp to be removed. However, if there is a simpler approach I would sure appreciate it! I've searched FAB and googled a bunch but not finding anything.

Here is a blog about my car in case you are curious. Should be running within the month in full "ratty muscle car" style.
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Restoration

 

[RedFish]

Could you not remove a couple of bolts and lower that pull lever mechanism? Maybe even pull it out of the car, cable still attached.

 

[Swandog]

I've attached a picture of the problem area. The cable is disconnected from the pull handle and lever. The major issue is that silver keeper on the cable housing simply will not come through the "clamp" as it will not open enough and you can't remove the bolt due to the clutch pedal brackets nearby. You also can't force the entire cable back down through the hold as the cable end that attaches to the lever is too large to go through as well. I'm stuck....even if I cut the cable off I'm not sure how I could force the new cable assembly through the "clamp" area so it could be secured.

 

[Tooljunkie]

The not take the whole car apart solution(that i can see) is cut the bolt. Then grab remaining threaded end and thread it out on the bracket to the left. Install new bolt from other direction and put a nut to hold clamp.

 

[4spdragtop]

I aint any help but subscribed lol

 

[RedFish]

In the first pic, Strip of metal behind the bolt head appears to be bent toward the bolt right there where you need a tad more wiggle room. Maybe it is supposed to be, maybe not, who knows? A small crow bar space generator is my solution. A pizzy strip of flat metal wont ruin my day.