Hello Everyone,

I just replaced my parking brake cables on my '65 (front to back), and I noticed that my car is missing the cable retainers for the underbody brackets (not the suspension "loops"). Has anyone tried a brake hose retainer or wire clip that you bought locally? If so, could you give me a part number/size/place you bought it?

I'd order some from Clark's and be done with it, but I don't have anything I really need right now and I'd rather not pay shipping on something so small. Thanks if you can help!

Aaron

1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 95 4-sp.
1965 Buick Skylark
1965 Ford Mustang
1965 Dodge Dart 170 Wagon
1953 Buick Special Riviera
1963 Ford Thunderbird
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/26/2022 12:15PM by Aaron65.

You should show your location someone here may be close to you. Also club members if a club is near you.

best wishes, Steve
Rear Engine Spec. Inc. Golden, Colo.

1962 spyder 3.0L turbo---1965 Crown V8
1967 monza 110/4---1968 monza 110/4
1971 amante gt 110/4
CORSA/RMC/PPCC/V8 Registry

Go to local auto parts store and ask for them. Brake hose end fitting is 1/2". Parking brake cable retainer is smaller.

While you're down there, consider replacing the cable pulleys with some Roger Parent specials.

Eric C. Player
Fargo, North Dakota
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I just ended up finding two of these clips at the local Auto Value. They seem to fit well and I think they'll work. If I remember, I'll order the correct ones next time I have an order in with Clark's.

1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 95 4-sp.
1965 Buick Skylark
1965 Ford Mustang
1965 Dodge Dart 170 Wagon
1953 Buick Special Riviera
1963 Ford Thunderbird
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Not correct clip. They're horseshoe shaped sheet metal retainers.

Yeah, they didn't have them in the correct size (7/16" based on my measurement) at the two parts stores I visited. Clark's offers a wire clip as a cheaper alternative to the horseshoe clip, and my car is far from the kind of car where correctness is an issue. I'll order the correct clips the next time I need some parts.

1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 95 4-sp.
1965 Buick Skylark
1965 Ford Mustang
1965 Dodge Dart 170 Wagon
1953 Buick Special Riviera
1963 Ford Thunderbird
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 06/27/2022 02:29PM by Aaron65.

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