As for the emergency brake cable, drill a large hole through the connector on each side but at an angle and weld a pipe in the hole. Mount the connector, then slide the cable through the pipe and reassemble the brake. It worked for me 30 years ago.

1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer