Shortbed questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OlSmokey · 10-24-2015, 09:21 PM

So there are a lot of things that people do not address when doing a shortbed conversion. The exhaust, e-brake cable, wiring, driveshaft. Anyway the question I have is the E-brake cable. It's obviously 12 inches too long. What is the best way or what is the best product to get to replace it to fit a shortbed? I got the exhaust covered, and the wiring. but what about the cable? thank you guys!

Mike C · 10-24-2015, 09:36 PM

Just buy a reproduction shortbed cable seems like would get it done.

OlSmokey · 10-24-2015, 10:00 PM

I was thinking about getting it off LMC but I didn't know exactly what I needed to buy. I'll do more research thanks!!

hugger6933 · 10-24-2015, 11:08 PM

A cable clamp should cost less than a dollar. a couple of those should do the trick. Jim

OlSmokey · 10-24-2015, 11:42 PM

hugger if you don't mind could you explain what you mean? if this could save me 20-30 bucks that'd be awesome!

Clavo106 · 10-25-2015, 12:04 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686353
they where just taking about it on this thread.. IMO i would not trust it for this application but that just me.

brad_man_72 · 10-25-2015, 05:50 AM

Have the drveshatf shortened and balanced by a pro. Don't do it like the hacks on tv.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-25-2015, 06:48 AM

I bought a new intermediate parking brake cable from Oreilly auto parts for my 72 swb stepside due to the original being frayed. Paid around $15 and they had to order it. The one LMC listed for my truck was about 6" too long.

My truck is an original swb but when I bought it it had no engine or Trans. Originally a 350/350 truck. I installed a 350/700r4. I used a one piece driveshaft out of a mid 80's swb c10 that originally had a 700r4. Fit like a glove!

hamjet · 10-25-2015, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OlSmokey

hugger if you don't mind could you explain what you mean? if this could save me 20-30 bucks that'd be awesome!

http://www.lowes.com/pd_637465-273-B...11480006359774 shorten the cable, put atleast two of these on an done.

hugger6933 · 10-25-2015, 09:39 AM

That is what I had in mind, the link Hamjet posted up. That is just what you need. Jim

OlSmokey · 10-25-2015, 09:48 AM

Awesome thank you guys, and I am not shortening the drivehsaft myself, I am taking it to a driveshaft shop. thanks again!

**CC69Rat** · 10-25-2015, 01:41 PM

The stock intermediate cable for a swb is 94 7/8" long. Rock auto has a ton of them and you can see all the lengths. That's where I get mine.

For example a swb with rear disc needs a shorter cable. I used one from a 72 Rivera and it was perfect. AC DELCO part #18P5. My point is you can measure your current cable and see about where you need it to be.. then cross reference and get exactly what you need.

10-24-2015, 09:36 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Shortbed questions Just buy a reproduction shortbed cable seems like would get it done. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-24-2015, 10:00 PM	#3
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Re: Shortbed questions I was thinking about getting it off LMC but I didn't know exactly what I needed to buy. I'll do more research thanks!!

10-24-2015, 11:08 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Shortbed questions A cable clamp should cost less than a dollar. a couple of those should do the trick. Jim

10-24-2015, 11:42 PM	#5
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Re: Shortbed questions hugger if you don't mind could you explain what you mean? if this could save me 20-30 bucks that'd be awesome!

10-25-2015, 12:04 AM	#6
Clavo106 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 362	Re: Shortbed questions http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686353 they where just taking about it on this thread.. IMO i would not trust it for this application but that just me.

10-24-2015, 09:21 PM	#1
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Shortbed questions So there are a lot of things that people do not address when doing a shortbed conversion. The exhaust, e-brake cable, wiring, driveshaft. Anyway the question I have is the E-brake cable. It's obviously 12 inches too long. What is the best way or what is the best product to get to replace it to fit a shortbed? I got the exhaust covered, and the wiring. but what about the cable? thank you guys!

10-25-2015, 05:50 AM	#7
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Shortbed questions Have the drveshatf shortened and balanced by a pro. Don't do it like the hacks on tv. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

10-25-2015, 06:48 AM	#8
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Shortbed questions I bought a new intermediate parking brake cable from Oreilly auto parts for my 72 swb stepside due to the original being frayed. Paid around $15 and they had to order it. The one LMC listed for my truck was about 6" too long. My truck is an original swb but when I bought it it had no engine or Trans. Originally a 350/350 truck. I installed a 350/700r4. I used a one piece driveshaft out of a mid 80's swb c10 that originally had a 700r4. Fit like a glove!

10-25-2015, 09:39 AM	#10
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Shortbed questions That is what I had in mind, the link Hamjet posted up. That is just what you need. Jim

10-25-2015, 09:48 AM	#11
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Re: Shortbed questions Awesome thank you guys, and I am not shortening the drivehsaft myself, I am taking it to a driveshaft shop. thanks again!

10-25-2015, 01:41 PM	#12
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Shortbed questions The stock intermediate cable for a swb is 94 7/8" long. Rock auto has a ton of them and you can see all the lengths. That's where I get mine. For example a swb with rear disc needs a shorter cable. I used one from a 72 Rivera and it was perfect. AC DELCO part #18P5. My point is you can measure your current cable and see about where you need it to be.. then cross reference and get exactly what you need. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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