Okay guys, Thought I'd show y'all where I'm at on this fine Fall day. Probably feels more like summer to most of you, but I'll take it any day over last month. I'm down to the frame, and my engine will arrive next week I guess 9 weeks for a 6 week build ain't too bad. If I was them, I'd sure hope to be doing a boat load of engines if I'm gonna take that long. Not complaining though. Actually I guess I am But, I'm stuck and need help. I'm trying to remove the parking brake cables, and can't get them off of the rear brakes. I've attached a couple of pics, and need some help figuring it out. Now, if any of you know what comes with the rear cable kit from our sponsor, and it includes everything, then I got not problem. I'm real good at destroying stuff. Anyway, once the cables are off, I'll be putting it on it's side to finish pressure washing under the cross members, and start blasting. Going to coat the frame in POR15, as I'm sure I won't get all of the rust, and not too concerned with showroom looks there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Look at your first picture. Sqeeze those tabs, and pull the cable out. Save as much of the old original parts as you can, they were built to fit and last. Much of the new parts are made in China and we all now how wonderfull that stuff is. Chris
Okay Chris, I did try hammering the tabs in, as I really couldn't get a good grip on them with pliers. I thought I had it going through the hole, but it still seemed stuck, as if the base of the tabs was bigger than the hole. It was pretty warm out, and I was sweating and getting a little impatient with it. Once some shade hits the area, I'll give it another go. Thanks, Woody
success Okay Chris, Got it. Shade is a wonderful thing. I was able to get right down on the driveway and get a closer look at everything (with the help of very powerful reading glasses of course ), and put my needle nose to it. It was stubborn, but got em both fairly easily. Thanks again for the help. Woody
Hang in there .... often its the first jobs that take the longest. BTW, with POR15 be sure to use a high quality respirator and when cleaning up, don't use water to get off your hands. Water (moisture) is a catalyst and it quickens its hardening. Haasman
Haasman, Don't worry about the POR15, but I appreciate it. My high school reunion is tomorrow (35th), and I promised myself that I wouldn't even start the POR till afterwards. I read that if you get it on your skin, it ain't comin off till it wears off. BTW everyone, my engine showed up today,and put this on my face big time. It's a real sweet lookin hunk a iron. Woody
