As I stated in another thread, I'm finally bringing my '65 home this weekend from my parent's house 2.5 hours away, and I'm really stoked about having my baby back! My problem is that Memphis has a mandatory vehicle inspection that I won't pass currently. The inspection requires a working e-brake, among other things I'll likely post other threads about.
I replaced the original 8" rear about 10 years ago with a Versailles disk brake rear. My original e-brake cables were virtually non-existent so I trashed them, and like a real dumbarse, I didn't keep the Versailles e-brake cables either. Yet, from what I understand, it is next to impossible to get the Versailles e-brake to work correctly, even if I had the cables to splice together.
So, from a low budget standpoint, what do you guys suggest? I currently know of three options, none of which I am particularly thrilled about from a cost or performance standpoint, which are as follows:
1. Purchase new cables for a '65 and new cables from the Versailles to splice together, which from what I understand will still likely leave me with a substandard e-brake that might not pass inspection even if I can figure out how to make them work since the floorpans have been replaced and mounting brackets that may be necessary are likely gone.
2. Go with a pinion mounted e-brake, which looks pretty cool BTW, but is way too expensive. Here's the link for it, but it also requires many other high $ parts found elsewhere on the site. http://www.tperformance.com/street_rod_store/emergency_brakes/pinion-mounted_emergency_brake_kit/
3. Per Ultrastang
None of the above particularly excites me, however, as I want to go with the Ultrastang rear Cobra disk conversion, but I don't have the funds at present to buy 17" wheels to replace my 15" Centerlines. I need a cheap alternative that will get my e-brake working to an extent that I can apply it, give the car some gas while I let out on the clutch in gear while being observed, and which will hold the car in place while I do so. Any suggestions? Sorry for the long post.
I replaced the original 8" rear about 10 years ago with a Versailles disk brake rear. My original e-brake cables were virtually non-existent so I trashed them, and like a real dumbarse, I didn't keep the Versailles e-brake cables either. Yet, from what I understand, it is next to impossible to get the Versailles e-brake to work correctly, even if I had the cables to splice together.
So, from a low budget standpoint, what do you guys suggest? I currently know of three options, none of which I am particularly thrilled about from a cost or performance standpoint, which are as follows:
1. Purchase new cables for a '65 and new cables from the Versailles to splice together, which from what I understand will still likely leave me with a substandard e-brake that might not pass inspection even if I can figure out how to make them work since the floorpans have been replaced and mounting brackets that may be necessary are likely gone.
2. Go with a pinion mounted e-brake, which looks pretty cool BTW, but is way too expensive. Here's the link for it, but it also requires many other high $ parts found elsewhere on the site. http://www.tperformance.com/street_rod_store/emergency_brakes/pinion-mounted_emergency_brake_kit/
3. Per Ultrastang
None of the above particularly excites me, however, as I want to go with the Ultrastang rear Cobra disk conversion, but I don't have the funds at present to buy 17" wheels to replace my 15" Centerlines. I need a cheap alternative that will get my e-brake working to an extent that I can apply it, give the car some gas while I let out on the clutch in gear while being observed, and which will hold the car in place while I do so. Any suggestions? Sorry for the long post.