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Jan 10, 2008 | 10:45 PM

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nutsy

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i just changed mine. thanks for the tip with the screw in the back. but i do have 1 problem. handle works great with console off but when i put it on handle binds and dont go back easy. looks like handle is not centered in groove. i took off and put on about 10 times with no luck. is there anything i can adjust with handle or console?

Jan 10, 2008 | 11:13 PM

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hzz

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Anybody know the size of that bolt?

Mine is missing.

Jan 11, 2008 | 05:23 AM

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R1234

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Originally Posted by hzz

Anybody know the size of that bolt?

Mine is missing.

I think it's a 1/4x20 thread 7/16 head.
Bryan

Jan 11, 2008 | 07:39 AM

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hzz

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Thanks

Jan 11, 2008 | 08:23 AM

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nutsy

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my bolt was a 3/8s.

Jan 11, 2008 | 08:29 AM

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nutsy

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Originally Posted by Ak. Mal

When you replace the assembly, how do you remove the tension on the parking brake cable?

AK. what u gotta do is remove tension spring under car. u cant miss it. then take off nut where spring went into hole so u can drop cable. this will give u the play. then just rehook.

Jan 14, 2008 | 08:14 PM

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nw2571

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Does anybody know how to get a hold of Jeff Salz? I really want to get a correct handle for my '68 if I can!

Jan 15, 2008 | 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nw2571

I'm looking at all the catalogs and the parts on my car. Is it really true that the parking brake handle is an assemble and that I can't just replace the plastic pistol grip handle??? Damn you GM engineers!

Now Now,

I take offense to that.
If it wasn't for Chevrolet OEM product design engineering,
we wouldn't be having this conversation.

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Jan 15, 2008 | 08:00 PM

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its the entire assembly and it is a pain in the a$$ to put in. I had the same thing the pistol grip was all chewed up by mice, but if you want a new grip you have to replace the whole assembly.

Jan 16, 2008 | 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by golfer9491

its the entire assembly and it is a pain in the a$$ to put in. I had the same thing the pistol grip was all chewed up by mice, but if you want a new grip you have to replace the whole assembly.

Read the earlier posts, incorrect info!!!!!

Jan 16, 2008 | 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by corvetteload

Read the earlier posts, incorrect info!!!!!

didn't see the post on loosening the tension. I did not know about that, i had to replace it with the full tension on and that was hard.

Jan 17, 2008 | 10:07 PM

#32

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On my 69' the button and its spring are missing

Where I can find them without buying the complete assembly?

Jan 18, 2008 | 12:47 AM

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Same thing, won't let me e-mail without a membership. Couldn't find contact info anywhere.... I'll keep looking. If anyone has it, I'd appreciate a PM.

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