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Were they showing much wear and was there a noticeable difference after rebuild? Steve

Yes, it is possible, however the lower one requires some patience, dexterity and a swivel socket + extension. Also very easy to drop, especially while replacing it. Glad you were helped with the photos, Frank. Steve

After checking all of the known resources in my little city and coming up empty handed (they all carried a much larger one), I ordered some from McMaster-Carr. Had to get a package of 6 for $5 & change; plus $6+ for shipping. I've got 4 left in case anyone needs; I lost the first one to the black hole within minutes of fitting it. I chose to drill a hole in the frame to remove the original rivet and replace it with a bolt that I ground the head down to size. The legs of the 'torsion' spring were a little longer than the original so I trimmed the end that touches the ratchet tab and left the other long. When I re-installed the pedal assembly and the cleansed cable I received great satisfaction in that the whole e-brake functioned quite well with that familiar clicking sound when applying it and the nice snap when releasing it. Steve

I removed the cable from the body and where it enters the frame as it was very hard to move. I tried spraying in the ends of the sheath with a few different things but that didn't help much. I had a pan with some residual Automatic Trans Fluid from a recent service of another vehicle so I laid one end of the cable in it and worked some ATF into the sheath. WOW! It started loosening the grime inside and within a few minutes that cable was sliding like it was brand new. When I started on it, I had to use vise grips on one end of the cable just to get it to move. Steve

My '65 had a factory looking spacer/pad on only one of the two front coils. Being the forth owner, I don't know if it has been apart before but it still had the original shocks. Steve

I finally removed the pedal assembly so I could find that little spring Tom was talking about. This is where it's at and I can't see replacing it without pulling the assembly. Steve

Great work, Brad and thanks for sharing it with us. Steve

Where did you purchase it and what was the smallest amount available?

Is this the direction you finally went, Ed? I'm in need of new straps myself. Steve

Nice to hear that, Bill Steve

The vinyl is Clarks code HFE and the fabric is FFE. Was purchased March of 2014. Steve

I had the same thoughts and set about taking the slack out of the cable. There are a couple adjustments to do this right in front of the X member. The brake now functions well but I still have the non engagement issue. Steve

Will be following this with interest as mine has similar characteristics. It only grabs on occasion; as when I'm working on it, but not when I drive it and then apply it. Steve

Having only experience with Clark's I find their product very well crafted with great materials; almost too good. I had mine installed by a local trimmer who told me the material Clark's uses is thicker and less pliable than what he uses, which he blamed for the lack of comfort (stiffness) in the seats. Not totally convinced of this I took my seats to another experienced trimmer who, at first, thought the stiffness to be from too firm foam. But after taking them apart he confirmed it to be due to the 'quality' of Clarks materials. Note: these are '64 fabrics in '65 deluxe seats. Steve

Lower the front some more.

This is on my radar also. Aeromotive has some good in-tank fuel pump set-ups but I don't know what the depth of the stock tank is. Steve

Just read this thread; here are some photos if you're still thinking about doing them. Steve

I love it when a plan (finally) comes together. Well done, Bill. Steve

I once had a shop do the top end on a Harley and it ran so hot that it turned the exhaust RED hot (timing & mixture were good). Upon tear down found gritty whitish/silver crap in everything; looked to be valve lapping compound (!?). Steve

That thing has been a stubborn little buger. Soaked in Evaporust for a couple days, then switched to some old Liquid Wrench, then WD40. Finally had to use some 'mechanical force' (hammer & chisel) to break it loose. Still rinsing with WD40 as I work it back & forth but I think it's going to work. Steve

WOW, what a disappointment. Sorry for your loss. Steve

Bill, your logic makes sense; what harm could be done, if any? Steve

That would be excellent, Ed.

Ed, don't let that thing soak too long, it may not be there in awhile.

Thought that it would be appropriate to let you guys know that my order arrived yesterday, the 29th.