so like any early a body person you need to make mods where you have too. Mine today is the rear axle change from 7-1/4” with 9”x small drums to 8-1/4 with 10”x 2-1/2” drums.
2 issues I i found.
A) I had to order the e-brake drum side cables for a 74 dart that was the donor vehicle.
B) with dual exhaust you need to modify the passenger cable support under the rear floor. I simply cut it off and spun it 180 degrees to clear exhaust with the “u” cable that connects the two rear drums.
My last issue is with spinning that passenger support it needs a longer “u” cable. My solution was a trip to the hardware store for a long 5/16” nut used for connecting threaded rod. This one is 2” long. I spun it on the ebrake handle cable 1” on and used a grade 8 x 1-1/2” 5/16” bolt and lock washer to make up the difference and it works perfectly.
Hope this helps someone. Please note the long nut in my hand picture is a shorter version of the one used. They come in many lengths. 2” worked best for my 66 Barracuda. Joe.
2 issues I i found.
A) I had to order the e-brake drum side cables for a 74 dart that was the donor vehicle.
B) with dual exhaust you need to modify the passenger cable support under the rear floor. I simply cut it off and spun it 180 degrees to clear exhaust with the “u” cable that connects the two rear drums.
My last issue is with spinning that passenger support it needs a longer “u” cable. My solution was a trip to the hardware store for a long 5/16” nut used for connecting threaded rod. This one is 2” long. I spun it on the ebrake handle cable 1” on and used a grade 8 x 1-1/2” 5/16” bolt and lock washer to make up the difference and it works perfectly.
Hope this helps someone. Please note the long nut in my hand picture is a shorter version of the one used. They come in many lengths. 2” worked best for my 66 Barracuda. Joe.
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