jpartington Posted March 13, 2017 Report Posted March 13, 2017 I have a 52 b3d that has the hand brake lever on the floor. What I'm wondering is if this is correct. The hole for the lever in the transmission cover was cut out by a PO, so it does not look correct to me. As far as I am finding in diagrams the b1 trucks have the lever hand brake. The b2/3/4 have the pull handle under the dash. Can anyone verify this? None of my diagrams show a 1 ton only 1/2 and 3/4. So we're both hand brake options available for 1 ton? Or should I have the under the dash pull handle? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted March 13, 2017 Report Posted March 13, 2017 I believe you are correct. Your truck should have the under-dash park brake handle. Is that gone? It sounds like someone swapped out the trans, or park brake assembly for an earlier one with the floor lever. Merle Quote
jpartington Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Posted March 13, 2017 It is gone, but this last weekend I pulled the under the dash handle out of another truck so that way I atleast had it. So if that one is correct then I will probably start collecting other pieces. What other parts will I need that I wouldn't have from the floor brake setup? I know I would need a cable Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 13, 2017 Report Posted March 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, jpartington said: It is gone, but this last weekend I pulled the under the dash handle out of another truck so that way I atleast had it. So if that one is correct then I will probably start collecting other pieces. What other parts will I need that I wouldn't have from the floor brake setup? I know I would need a cable PM sent Quote
48Dodger Posted March 16, 2017 Report Posted March 16, 2017 Videos I made that might help. Estrada MotorSports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks:E-brake cable disconnect (video #1) Estrada MotorSports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks: Emergency Brake (video #2) Estrada MotorSports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks: Emergency Brake (video #3) 48D Quote
jpartington Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) What color should the hand brake lever be? Black? Also should the shaft with the notches be colored as well? Edited April 1, 2017 by jpartington Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Posted April 3, 2017 Underdash parts would be black, notched rod was cadmium plated. My handle is polished nickel (1951 only?), but lots of handles were painted red cast metal from what I see on the ones I've got in my parts pile. Quote
jpartington Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Ok thank you. I am planning to powder coat the handle but I'll try my best to leave the notches rod raw. Do you know if the rod comes out of the base and I could coat them separately? Edited April 3, 2017 by jpartington Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Posted April 3, 2017 I think they come apart...might have to remove a pin or bend a flange...if it goes together it has to come apart! Quote
jpartington Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Posted April 3, 2017 I suppose your right I haven't tried and the part is not at my house so I'm not able to try right now. Guess I was just wondering if anyone has ever had the two pieces apart. Trying to save myself some hastle thanks for the responses Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Posted April 3, 2017 9 hours ago, jpartington said: I suppose your right I haven't tried and the part is not at my house so I'm not able to try right now. Guess I was just wondering if anyone has ever had the two pieces apart. Trying to save myself some hastle thanks for the responses pretty sure I had FEF's apart....tired right now after being up for 23 of the last 24 hours... Quote
jpartington Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Posted April 3, 2017 Ya i seen you missed your flight, well hope you made it home safe now. Get some sleep Quote
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