I've moved my engine quite far back and because the box is quite long the gearstick is right where the handbrake wants to go. I can't really (read as don't want to )move it back as there's a metal bar in the way.

does anyone know if there are "shorter" levers out there from another car.

The one I use - Toyota MR2 Mk1 is pretty small, can get you some dimensions if you want?

if it's the sierra handbrake handle you have, I shortened mine, did'nt take long to do and looks alot better than standard.

link to tutorial below:
http://www.stevenbiddulph.com/stevenbiddulph.com/Hammerhead/projectshandbrake.htm

Rover SD1

cheers

Chris

Metro aint bad either.

Pat...

nice little job!!!
cheers,
Steve.

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if it's the sierra handbrake handle you have, I shortened mine, did'nt take long to do and looks alot better than standard.

link to tutorial below:
http://www.stevenbiddulph.com/stevenbiddulph.com/Hammerhead/projectshandbrake.htm

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glad you like it worX. Cheers.

another metro handbrake here

I'm with Russ. MR2 - mounts to side of tunnel, similar to Midget.

Looks good steve.

any pics of the MR2 or Metro ones guys.

Yeah I don't like mine as my arm hits it when I hold the gearlever. Now I know what to look for, ta

I shortened mine differently.

I removed the button mechanism then cut off the lever at the ridge near the button end (about an inch off). then made a new ledge for the mechanism by using a ring of blind rivets. reasembled it and bent the rod to suit. I found i had to drill out th hinge pin and replace it with a nut/bolt though.

works well and no welding involved

Here we are:-


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Gear stick where the handbrake is? Thats a bit extreme is it not? changing gear with your elbow??

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Gear stick where the handbrake is? Thats a bit extreme is it not? changing gear with your elbow??

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be careful if you use my method. Cut too far and you will cut through the pushrod.
Best to use a dremel or if you are feeling energetic, a hacksaw. Good luck.

midget one,nice chrome and fits on the side,think i have a spare one if you want one

metro again

I have a lotus elan umbrella type under my dash, its been a bit of a PITA making the mechanism for it and I won't know how well it works for a wek or two but at least nothing to bash my elbow on!
Caber