Time for some more updates. These first few pictures are old but I forgot to post them.

The E-brake mechanism was in good shape but was covered with surface rust. I soaked it in EvapoRust and rubbed it down with some steel wool.


The black paint on the arm was a little worn so I resprayed it. The arm was painted all the way up into the mechanism. I've seen some that have a dip line but this one wasn't like that. I redid the white lettering on the handle using Testors model paint. I just applied it with a brush...when the paint was dry, I wiped the excess off with mineral spirits.


Then my son who was 1 at the time wanted to help me install the front E-brake cable.