FlansS14
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 08:22 AM |
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Smaller handbrake
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.
Why didn't i just make it simple!
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russbost
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 09:09 AM |
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The one I use - Toyota MR2 Mk1 is pretty small, can get you some dimensions if you want?
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 09:32 AM |
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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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chrisg
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 10:24 AM |
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Rover SD1
cheers
Chris
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Avoneer
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 11:04 AM |
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Metro aint bad either.
Pat...
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worX
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 11:07 AM |
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nice little job!!!
cheers,
Steve.
quote:
Originally posted by Hammerhead
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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Hammerhead
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 11:51 AM |
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glad you like it worX. Cheers. 
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ned
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 11:53 AM |
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another metro handbrake here
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Marcus
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 11:58 AM |
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I'm with Russ. MR2 - mounts to side of tunnel, similar to Midget.
Marcus
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FlansS14
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 11:58 AM |
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Looks good steve.
any pics of the MR2 or Metro ones guys.
Why didn't i just make it simple!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 12:06 PM |
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Yeah I don't like mine as my arm hits it when I hold the gearlever. Now I know what to look for, ta
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 12:32 PM |
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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
Dave
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russbost
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 12:55 PM |
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Here we are:-
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I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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coozer
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 01:34 PM |
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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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1980 Z750
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FlansS14
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 02:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Gear stick where the handbrake is? Thats a bit extreme is it not? changing gear with your elbow??
Not quite that far back if i put the handbrake in the std place the button would be 2" past the centre line of the gear stick.
Plus i want a straight up short shift gear lever not a dog leg one like some car's i've seen
Thanks for the pics i think ill get the gringer out at the weekend
Why didn't i just make it simple!
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 03:16 PM |
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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.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 05:01 PM |
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midget one,nice chrome and fits on the side,think i have a spare one if you want one
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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big_wasa
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 05:57 PM |
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metro again
 
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caber
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| posted on 4/4/07 at 07:59 PM |
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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
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