When I bought my 50 Chevy 1/2 ton it had no parking brake equipment. I now installed all of it but I cannot get the parking brake pedal to stay engaged at the floor... it slowly rises back to disengaged level. What do I need to do to have it work?

Anyone know where I can get 2 front drums cheap?Mine are shot!!Are 50 drums different than 51's?

I bought red oak and marine spar varnish to coat it. I am almost finished cutting the wood to size, how do I coat it, with a brush? And do I sand between coats? What type of sandpaper if so? How many coats do I put on?

Any other recommendations??

My battery drains if I don't not run the truck at least every 48 hours what can I check first? A new battery and alternator is installed.

Anyone know of a powered wiper motor from a car that can be adapted without too much frustration that works rather than paying $200 for a made one?