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That happens a lot, to me,lol

My 47 DeSoto had a "Handbrake On!" light somewhere, where I wouldn't notice it. I made an auxiliary instrument panel, with a large "Handbrake ON, Dummy!" light. Quite visible, but still not noticed. So I put a flasher in the circuit. Now I notice the Blinking Light. Only thing, the flasher needs a a few seconds to warm up. Just enough time to take off, with the parking brake still on. .

I did the same. Set my first one up too tight I guess. I smelled something. I figured it must be the pulp mill in town. I kept driving. At the next street light at a red light the magic smoke was quaffing up into the cab. WTH! I pulled over and laid under my Plymouth, in some gravel. I used my handy leather man pliers in the glove box to back off the adjuster nut. I didn’t see any flames. I was probably seconds away from them though. As you can see, many of us have been there too!

have you considered the possibility it is the horn relay?

I put a new band On my 52 a couple of decades ago and I remember just having the manual to go by. It is a bit complicated I agree but I finally got it. I am glad your error didn’t cause more problems for you. I expected you post to say you did what I one did shortly after getting mine on the road for the first time. Forget to release the handle and drive about three miles before noticing it.

Hey I am just trying to do the right thing for my car. I'm one of the younger (or youngest) people on here making sure if I don't know, I ask. It's important to me, and though just a Plymouth, important automotive history to keep her going. "Good Service Keeps Them Great." @Los_Control and @Sniper Thank you a lot for your help. I appreciate it. I purchased new shocks and they seem to work great! Happy motoring to you both.