Can the original emergency brake be kept when using the Saginaw?

I just pulled my SM420 which had a dowel about the diameter of your thumb that the Emergency brake lever pivoted on. The Saginaw of course lacks this provision.

Last edited by Buckkoo; 05/01/2019 1:19 PM.
1950 GMC 250 Pickup
1965 Mustang Convertible
1972 K5 Blazer
1973 Buick Centurion 455 Convertible