While at the NCRS meet at Old Town last weekend, I saw a vendor selling a 69 type reproduction emergency brake handle. Would like the opinions of those who either saw or have used it.
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Re: 69 Repro Emergency Brake Handle
If it was one of Jeff Salz pieces, they are nicely done. -
Re: 69 Repro Emergency Brake Handle
Warren:
Thanks for the kind words but the ones I do are all originals, not reproductions. I have definate opinions on the repros but will not share them on line since I don't think this would be ethical. I would be happy to share what I think (and know) off line only.
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Re: 69 Repro Emergency Brake Handle
Jeff, ever heard of a problem with the park brake seal hanging up on the trans tunnel or shift plate? I have a April 68 3spd vert and I have replaced the handle assy. with a pretty good repro, seal also. But I cant use it because the handle hangs in the up position. I tried shortening the seal that made it worse. I got another seal and used a cut portion of the older one to make a strap or guide(for lack of a better description)that is secured diagonally on to the tunnel for the new strap to ride under. It doesn't appear to be catching on the shift plate. Was there a bracket there originally to guide the seal? I havent looked at it since but want to fix this before summer. Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks. DaveComment
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Re: 69 Repro Emergency Brake Handle
Dave:
I am sorry that I do not have a solution to your problem. The seal is guided in a track (at least on '69 and up) and there is a possibility that something in front of the track on the main console where the brake console and the main console mate is interfering. I'm sorry that I can't be of any further assistance.
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