Cable attachment point from a bolt... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1project2many · 12-22-2015, 12:54 PM

I've used this trick numerous times over the years. It works well.

1) Locate appropriate bolt. I used a 3/8", grade 8 bolt.
2) Center punch where hole is desired.
3) Drill small hole for cable to pass through.
4) Drill larger hole on one end of bolt for end of cable to rest in.
5) Use cutoff wheel to make slot for cable

1project2many · 12-22-2015, 12:56 PM

Final picture: Bolt head removed, bolt ground on wheel, and cable installed. Probably about 10-12 minutes there, could invest more time to make look better.

mr48chev · 12-22-2015, 01:39 PM

That sir is one slick idea that may save a lot of guys a lot of head scratching in the future.

MARTINSR · 12-22-2015, 02:09 PM

That looks awesome but I am wondering exactly where would you use it, I don't do a whole lot of mechanical stuff.

Brian

mr48chev · 12-22-2015, 02:40 PM

I could have used that setup a number of times one the gas pedal end of a throttle cable. It wold work on the carb or Fi end just as well on cables that have a setup for the cable end to fit in a socket similar to the drilled one in the bolt. In the past I've spent a lot of time under hoods in wrecking yards looking for a piece that I could adapt and make work and I could have made one of those in less time than it took to drive to the wrecking yard let alone look under who knows how many hoods to find what I could use.

1project2many · 12-22-2015, 03:38 PM

Yep.

It can also work with a hood release cable and as a way to join park brake cables or to modify park brake pedal / lever to attach to different make of cable. I even used on in a custom built wheelchair van that had a broken door cable from some unknown vendor...

MARTINSR · 12-22-2015, 05:33 PM

I don't know what I was thinking, yeah, my old cars don't have any cables but yeah I guess there is all kinds of uses.

Well doe!

Brian

12-22-2015, 12:54 PM	#1
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Cable attachment point from a bolt... I've used this trick numerous times over the years. It works well. 1) Locate appropriate bolt. I used a 3/8", grade 8 bolt. 2) Center punch where hole is desired. 3) Drill small hole for cable to pass through. 4) Drill larger hole on one end of bolt for end of cable to rest in. 5) Use cutoff wheel to make slot for cable Attached Images

12-22-2015, 12:56 PM	#2
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Cable attachment point from a bolt... Final picture: Bolt head removed, bolt ground on wheel, and cable installed. Probably about 10-12 minutes there, could invest more time to make look better. Attached Images

12-22-2015, 01:39 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,314	Re: Cable attachment point from a bolt... That sir is one slick idea that may save a lot of guys a lot of head scratching in the future. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-22-2015, 02:09 PM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Cable attachment point from a bolt... That looks awesome but I am wondering exactly where would you use it, I don't do a whole lot of mechanical stuff. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

12-22-2015, 02:40 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,314	Re: Cable attachment point from a bolt... I could have used that setup a number of times one the gas pedal end of a throttle cable. It wold work on the carb or Fi end just as well on cables that have a setup for the cable end to fit in a socket similar to the drilled one in the bolt. In the past I've spent a lot of time under hoods in wrecking yards looking for a piece that I could adapt and make work and I could have made one of those in less time than it took to drive to the wrecking yard let alone look under who knows how many hoods to find what I could use. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-22-2015, 03:38 PM	#6
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Cable attachment point from a bolt... Yep. It can also work with a hood release cable and as a way to join park brake cables or to modify park brake pedal / lever to attach to different make of cable. I even used on in a custom built wheelchair van that had a broken door cable from some unknown vendor...

12-22-2015, 05:33 PM	#7
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Cable attachment point from a bolt... I don't know what I was thinking, yeah, my old cars don't have any cables but yeah I guess there is all kinds of uses. Well doe! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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