Dash insert

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  1. Eddie Maverick

    Eddie Maverick General Garageman

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    Is there an insert that will cover the hole left in the dash if one were to remove the parking brake handle? If so where can one be found or bought?

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    I Think You Would Have To Use A Fuse Box Cover .
    See If Some One Else Can Help On This
     
  3. Eddie Maverick

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    So maybe a fuse box cover from a 76+ car?
     
  4. Eddie Maverick

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    How did the later sytle dash fuse box cover fit normally? Did it have tabs in the dash for the cover snapped into?

    I just wouldn't want to use screws on it at all.
    I just took a look at it, and maybe I can fab up a piece of plastic to just cover the hole where the rod passes thru the dash.
     
  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Why would you want to remove the parking brake handle for?
     
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    It's going away on my car!! Hate that thing right there on the dash. Going to put it down on the trans tunnel like Mustangs.
     
  7. Eddie Maverick

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    Going 4 wheel disk, and may use s10 front calipers for the job, if so im gonna install line lock to the rears so i won't need it.
    If i use the caddy rears then i may keep it.

    Just trying to sort out my options.
     
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    you could look for a later style lower dash that doesnt have the parking brake mounted in it and just swap the whole thing in.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    The thing is.....if you live in a state that has inspections.....or one that ever will....they will want to see a parking brake.
     
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    No inspections in Ca.
     
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    Could the line lock count? :rofl:
     

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