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Mar 30, 2006 | 06:48 AM

Nighthawk

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Parking it!

To one and all:

Restoring a 66 slick and the previous owner(s) completely removed the parking brake system, DUH!

Aside from the obvious answer of finding a donor truck, anyone know of and or where I might find a new or refurbished parking brake system?

I've "googled" my fingers out to no avail.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

nighthawk

Mar 30, 2006 | 08:06 AM

tasdad

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You can do what I do, and leave it in gear and use a large block of wood under the wheel!

Mar 30, 2006 | 09:05 AM

FordBoypete

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Does it have to be an OEM/ "Box Stock" system? Or would you be open to an upgraded system, like with a pedal actuator instead of a hand actuator etc etc.

Also what wheelbase do you have?
FBp

Mar 30, 2006 | 03:11 PM

dendyr

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LMC has the OEM setup. Mine has the setup but for some reason the handle keeps turning upside down so that it won't work. it don't know why.

Mar 30, 2006 | 11:37 PM

Torque1st

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Check some of the big truck salvage yards. They often have a few little trucks stuck in and around also.

Mar 30, 2006 | 11:52 PM

GregTruck

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Restoring a 66 slick and the previous owner(s) completely removed the parking brake system, DUH! nighthawk

Are we to understand that EVERY piece of the parking brake system has been removed. Not just the front cable and handle assembly but all other cables and brake drum parts as well.

Mar 31, 2006 | 12:13 PM

customcab66

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You might try LMCtruck.com they may have one, they are a little spendy another place to try is Macsautoparts.com. not sure if they have them or not have not got the new catalogs from them yet.