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? cable #469207 04/22/22 03:22 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa jschildberg OP Backyard Mechanic
OP jschildberg Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa	I have this cable that for the life of me can't remember where it goes. Any ideas? It's about 19 5/8" long. Attached Images John EF Schildberg III

Re: ? cable jschildberg #469210 04/22/22 06:19 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500
canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada	The sheathing and length sounds like one of the 2 rear wheel emergency brake cables but the ends do not look correct. Is there a cable used at the emergency brake lever in your car? My Canadian car does not have the floor lever emergency brake so not sure what is connected under the floor to the main emergency brake assembly but certainly looks emergency brake related but maybe aftermarket... 1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!) 1975 4-speed L82 Vette

Re: ? cable jschildberg #469212 04/22/22 08:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000
Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa	My “educated” guess is that it is one of the 2 cables that go between the radio box and the control head that mounts in the dash. Not sure what year or years it would fit. Rusty VCCA #44680

Re: ? cable jschildberg #469227 04/23/22 05:02 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	The end fittings look a little light to be emergency brake cables so I would be inclined to agree with Rusty's theory. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: ? cable jschildberg #469230 04/23/22 09:05 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500
canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada	Ya, it does look like the control cable for the radios! Forgot how heavy duty those cables were... 1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!) 1975 4-speed L82 Vette

Re: ? cable jschildberg #469231 04/23/22 10:18 AM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa jschildberg OP Backyard Mechanic
OP jschildberg Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa	That explains that. My car had an old Philco radio cob up under the dash when I bought, There was no in dash head. Just something rigged up to work. Thank you for all your help! John EF Schildberg III

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