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OK, I think we have this issue resolved... BUt there are some things to note here- so follow this carefully...

Here is the deal. The Fine Lines front cable is the same length as the original, which is where everyone is having so much trouble. The Intermediate cable from Fine Lines is about 3/4" too long when compared with an original-no big deal here. Neither set provides the correct part that joins the front cable to the intermediate cable.

Here is a photo showing clearly the the shorter one from Inline Tube compared to the correct length one from Fine Lines.

The correct overall length of the inner cable for the front is 55-1/4", which is what the Fine Lines cable is. The Inline Tube cable only measures 52". here is a pic showing this problem.



For those that are not familiar with the correct front cable-to-intermediate cable connector, which is unique to 71 B,J,R,W, I started reproducing it 4 years ago. Photo below, or check out my website.

Bill Rolik



Hi bill we are well aware of you hardware that you sell on ebay at over 3 times the cost of the inline tube hardware.

Inline tubwe hardware set - factory correct $49
all plated the correct colors and 100% correct.

Bills hardware 3 times the cost - Same qualty 3 time the cost - and he only make the hardware no cables -

Inline tube - makes the cables and the hardware for all A /B / E & even C Body.



Marc,

Just a couple of points I would like to clarify strictly for informational purposes:

The FEW pieces of hardware that I offer were patterned after production line and NOS originals, of which I have many examples, and this was done without any research into what anyone else was offering at the time (almost 5 years ago) I had them made. I did them because I wanted to make them correctly, plain and simple. I also chose to make small quantities, which of course made the unit cost of all of the items much higher, and that is reflected in my retail prices. That is just the way it goes. The second point, regarding one particular item, that being the connectors (2 per car) between the intermediate cable and rear cables (your part number EC0042M), is that the bar stock (i.e. strips) used to make them is available (per my supplier) two ways: Flat sided, as are yours, and semi-round sided, as are ALL used and NOS versions I have ever seen in 35+ years, as well as my reproductions. Compare the item you offer, with the photo below, and you will see the difference. So yes, the overall quality is equal, but the compliance of this particular item, per your website photo, and relative to production line or NOS items, is not. Mine were reproduced with the purist in mind, and that is reflected in what I am SURE are much higher volumes for your product as opposed to mine. As always, the customer will decide what works best for him.

Regards,

Bill Rolik

P.S.

BRE Parking Brake Cable Hardware Packages, per my website:

71 B/E-Body #400 100.00
Adjuster Rod (Phosphate)
Rear Cable Connectors (2) (Clear Zinc)
Intermediate Cable Support Hook (Clear Zinc)
Front-To-Intermediate Cable Connector (Hot Dip Zinc)
Adjuster Rod Lock Nut (Zinc w/ Red Dye)

72-74 E-Body/72 B-Body #401 95.00
Adjuster Rod (Phosphate)
Rear Cable Connectors (2) (Clear Zinc)
Intermediate Cable Support Hook (Clear Zinc)
Front-To-Intermediate Cable Connector (Clear Zinc)
Adjuster Rod Lock Nut (Zinc w/ Red Dye)

73-74 B-Body #402 95.00
Adjuster Rod (Phosphate)
Rear Cable Connectors (2) (Clear Zinc)
Intermediate Cable Support Hook (Clear Zinc)
Front-To-Intermediate Cable Connector (Clear Zinc)
Adjuster Rod Lock Nut (Zinc w/ Red Dye)

72-74 A-Body #403 69.00
Adjuster Rod (Phosphate)
Rear Cable Connectors (2) (Clear Zinc)
Front-To-Intermediate Cable Connector (Clear Zinc)
Adjuster Rod Lock Nut (Zinc w/ Red Dye)





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Last edited by bremotorsports; 09/27/09 10:18 AM.