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#1436724 01/09/2022 9:22 PM
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I bought a pair from Jim Carter and they are for the most part identical to original. I had to harvest 1/2 of the backing plate clamps from the old cables and need to buy the separate end clips. I am scratching my head to determine how to keep the crimped on ball that sorta fit into the end clips from anting to come out. Have anyof you replaced yours and find a good solution?
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Are you referring to the third picture?

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You may have to resort to putting a couple weld beads around the notch for the cable to make it too small for the cable to come out. But if the end clips have a dish in them where the ball goes, and the cable stays under tension, they'll likely not come out.


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New clips in 3 picture. Old also shown for reference.

After install they will be under tension but they want to fall out before they can be installed and put under tension.


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Maybe a little bailing wire tie to hold them in place for installation. wink


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.

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