[Dumbell]

I'm probably going to install 6 1/2 inch speakers in my kicks panels, which will mean they will protrude about an inch. This is fine in the passenger footwell, but it'll get in the way of the parking brake on the driver's side. I'm building a center console, so I figured I could just get a handle from a newer car and put it in the console. Have any of you guys seen it done before or have any tips?

 

[fixitman1]

Yes ,ii have here is the link to my(doing the inside now Thread) !:beer:
http://www.elcaminocentral.com/showthread.php?t=43055

 

[CopperTop]

I'm building a center console, so I figured I could just get a handle from a newer car and put it in the console. Have any of you guys seen it done before or have any tips?

If you can wait a few weeks, we are doing this very thing in my '69, changing from a foot operated parking brake to a hand operated one.

I will have pictures of what we did ... and probably some advice on what we shouldn't have done.


Copper

 

[Dumbell]

Yes ,ii have here is the link to my(doing the inside now Thread) !:beer:
http://www.elcaminocentral.com/showthread.php?t=43055

Interesting. Didn't think of just moving the pedal over. The fuse box might be in the way, though.

Nice overhead console. I'm putting in the same one. :beer:

 

[Dumbell]

If you can wait a few weeks, we are doing this very thing in my '69, changing from a foot operated parking brake to a hand operated one.

I will have pictures of what we did ... and probably some advice on what we shouldn't have done.


Copper

Alright! Considering the pace at which this project is moving, it won't happen for a month anyway. I'll keep an eye out for your post.

 

[Bryan59EC]

When I return from a work trip next weekend---I will post a pic of mine.

I installed kick panel speakers and had to modify my parking brake.

Took all of 10 minutes with the parking brake assy. removed from the car.

 

[fixitman1]

Trust me,that the job i did was of very good quality ,there was no problem,reaching fuses. every thing worked very well. a hand brake does sound Cool !:texas:

 

[CopperTop]

a hand brake does sound Cool !:texas:

My car is a six speed manual. Three pedals in the floor are plenty ... don't need another. Plus it would be .... inconvenient ... to have to reach so far down to release the brake in a tight spot.


Copper

 

[jlcustomz]

I installed a fiero handbrake on the lefthand side of seat ( where fiero has it). Sorry, no pics right now.

 

[Dumbell]

Does anyone have these kick panels?

http://www.opgi.com/p/interior-trim/28387/24/CH28447.html

It says they interfere with the parking brake on '64-67 models, but nothing about other years, so does that mean it'll be fine in my '69?