Drum Style Parking Brake Cable

[samandw]

Need some advice here. My parking brake cable frayed and broke at the parking brake, and doesn't really look repairable. It's on my 1963 D100, which has the drum-style parking brake mounted on the back of the transmission. The auto parts store has a "left" and "right" cable listed for my application, neither of which is even close the the correct length. Any ideas where I could find one of those? Thanks!

[Hobcobble]

Need some advice here. My parking brake cable frayed and broke at the parking brake, and doesn't really look repairable. It's on my 1963 D100, which has the drum-style parking brake mounted on the back of the transmission. The auto parts store has a "left" and "right" cable listed for my application, neither of which is even close the the correct length. Any ideas where I could find one of those? Thanks!

It sounds like your parts store is trying to sell you the
cables that are used on a later axle which pass through
the backing plates. Something you can let us all know
is the type of tranny you're running. This makes a
difference in the e-brake cable. You can post an ad
in the Parts Wanted section and I'm pretty sure you
will be able to locate a nice used one.
John

[samandw]

Good idea! I believe it's the A745 or A903. It's a three-on-the-tree, and paired with a slant-6. Originally a forest service truck, the best I can tell.

[lbman]

check with POWWAG "Don" he lives in Maple Valley
LB

[samandw]

Figured out the solution. All that's wrong with the cable is that it's broken. I ordered a couple of crimp-on threaded rod cable ends from the local marine supply store. I'll just cut a new cable to the correct length, insert it in the casing, and crimp on the ends. I'll try to post pics.

[712edf]

Good idea, marine supply store. Almost all boats use cables for steering & such.

Bucky