1973 Rallye
I'm know I've seen this spring for sale somewhere, but cannot find it now that I need one...
Anyone know where to purchase one?
Thanks for looking!
Mega Parts 199-DR056A
Quote from: Ns1aar on March 09, 2024, 06:10:23 PMMega Parts 199-DR056A
Thanks
@Ns1aar. I'm looking forward to replacing my rubber-band bodge soon!
I recognize that picture
https://www.forebodiesonly.com/forum/threads/1971-up-parking-brake-pedal-assembly.33220/
Quote from: Mr Cuda on March 09, 2024, 06:59:28 PMI recognize that picture
https://www.forebodiesonly.com/forum/threads/1971-up-parking-brake-pedal-assembly.33220/
Correct
@Mr Cuda - seeing it reminded me I needed that spring :-)
Following up...
I did reach out to Jamie at Mega Parts (https://www.megapartsusa.com). He confirmed their part 199-DR056A is for 1970 and will not interchange with later model parking brake assemblies. I confirmed mine is indeed a 1973 parking brake assembly and that it does require a different rod return spring. Did some more searches and found images and assembly numbers on Blue Star Performance (https://bluestarperformance.com/) - see below. I'm just looking for the rod return spring (image below), not the entire assembly. No luck finding this part number, so it is a trip to the local hardware store to find something that fits.
https://bluestarperformance.com/product-category/parts/brake-parking/parking-brake-lever-foot-operated/
Parking Brake Lever Assembly #2950301 – E – Body – 1970
Parking Brake Lever Assembly #3467922 – B – E – Body – 1971-72
Parking Brake Lever Assembly #3575631 – B – E – Body – 1973-74
Thanks for the help!
Job done with a quick trip to the hardware store. Spent about $7 to purchase a few springs that looked likely to work. Used the one that worked best. That would be #19 on the attached image (about 2-1/2" long that stretched to about 4"). Hardest part was getting it hooked on the tabs without it shooting off into space.
Thanks everyone