Does it fit a '67?

[gtscode]

I think I have a brand new handle. It's yours free of you want it.

 

[Johnny M]

Mike,
I replaced the plastic handle to one of the billet ones. You will need to cut the plasticl around where the original handle attaches to the shaft. You will then need to drill/Hammer out the roll pin then the old handle should come off but if it doesn't then jut cut it off which is what i did but be careful not to cut through the shaft. I then got a machine shop to thread the new billet handle and the shaft. Using a grub screw through both makes for a tidy and secure fit.

Let me know if you want any pics.

Regards,

Johnny

 

[cmayna]

I'm still asking what the difference is (strength wise) between the stock 67/68 vs one of these 65 billet handles? Actually what is the difference (strength wise)between the 65 billet handle vs a stock 65 handle as shown here:
http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/1965- ... andle.html

 

[crustycurmudgeon]

OKay I'm very leary that my parking brake handle isn't going to break off in my hand one day.

Does anyone know if this version will work on a '67?

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/1965- ... andle.html

Why not just get this one:

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/1967- ... andle.html

 

[KBMWRS]

Hey Frank...when I looked on their website it didn't show a'67 version.

Justin.what type do you have...plastic?

 

[crustycurmudgeon]

Heh, I didn't even search, just changed 1965 - 1966 to 1967 - 1968 in the address. Surprised it worked.

 

[FordDude]

Tell us how well it works Mike. :bow

fd

 

[gtscode]

Hey Frank...when I looked on their website it didn't show a'67 version.

Justin.what type do you have...plastic?

Yes plastic still in box from NPD.

 

[cmayna]

OK, so it looks like the design of the 65 or the newer billet style allows the shaft to reside between the middle and index finger allowing you to have pressure on both sides of the shaft, where as the stock 67/68 puts all the pulling pressure on just one side.

Here's a ebay link to Joe Layton's Alum billet handles. I might email Joe to see if he can supply and anodized all black handle. He makes the shifter bezel that Justin and I use.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-67-68-MUSTANG-BILLET-ALUMINUM-PARKING-BRAKE-HANDLE-INTERIOR-PLAIN-BLACK-/171372613127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1968%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item27e69a8e07&vxp=mtr

 

[KBMWRS]

Yeah Craig, that one does seem more practical for the pressure excerted. And I'd rather have an all black one. Those color combos look like they need to be on a riced up version.
Let me know if he responds.

 

[cmayna]

OK, So today I took Shag out for a quick cruise and studied it's hand brake handle and just can't believe that there's an issue. It obviously is metal internally injected with plastic on the outside (at least for reproduction pieces) There is no way you are going to break it. Bend it maybe :dun I tugged and tugged on it, with zero flex in the handle.

Tapayakin' from my iphone

 

[gtscode]

Who wants to help me set my parking brake up? It's all hooked up but doesn't actually work.

I might consider a billet black handle but I agree the stock repro seems strong enough.

 

[Midlife]

Real men use chocks or work the clutch.

 

[gtscode]

Ask the guys I use wheel chocks on inclines!

 

[MD69Boss]

Ask the guys I use wheel chocks on inclines!

Yup, yup, keep one in my trunk... just in case...