Pickup brake cables

[59Elva]

Should there be guides or grommets where the brake cables pass through the bulkhead? Pictures?
Should the carpet cover the cables? It’s been seven years since my blue ‘59 was towed away and I’ve forgotten the details. I don’t recall the exposed cables or large holes at the pass thru. I wonder if that was the entry point for the mice I found in the headliner and bulkhead trim.
I thought I had done a fair job with the new vinyl headliner but it appears that the glue is letting go already.

[les]

You need 2 of these Bill. Fitted where the cables enter the cab from the rear, no carpets over cables.

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[59Elva]

Thanks Les,
Doesn’t look like it would be hard to make. Not much chance of finding them over here.
Bill B

[les]

Bill, the underside has a circular raised boss that locates in the panel the cables pass through. Originally aluminium.

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[geoberni]

The original part number was AAA1630, which doesn't give any significant returns, especially in your part of the world.

FYI, I believe the images Les provided came from here: https://www.morrisminorspares.com/brake ... -v-p829490

[59Elva]

Thank you both. Im up early, insomnia. 5:45 am here. Aluminum makes it easier to machine. I found some delrin in my garage stash when I made that carburetor spacer. That might be even easier. Very low friction no corrosion problems. Rain in the forecast today. Probably not much will be accomplished with the truck. I ordered some push in fasteners for the door cards to replace the many screws and washers that the PO used. Challenge will be locating the holes. Im using very thin luan plywood. Might have to find some clear plastic sheet to make a template.

[geoberni]

Thank you both. Im up early, insomnia. 5:45 am here. Aluminum makes it easier to machine. I found some delrin in my garage stash when I made that carburetor spacer. That might be even easier. Very low friction no corrosion problems. Rain in the forecast today. Probably not much will be accomplished with the truck. I ordered some push in fasteners for the door cards to replace the many screws and washers that the PO used. Challenge will be locating the holes. Im using very thin luan plywood. Might have to find some clear plastic sheet to make a template.

FYI, Door Cards on some Commercials were held in by Screws, unlike the cars.
But I think you're right in Button fasteners for your pickup.

I highly recommend you look for pdf free downloads of AKD 3574 and AKD 3575, the parts manuals, where you can readily look up many specific details.
The Commercials have the benefit of all being together in those 2 documents.

[59Elva]

Thanks, found them. I had these on my work computer but lost them when I retired. It’s a bit challenging to find anything on a 2-1/2”x5” phone screen though.
I was searching ESM’s site last night for pictures of the front shelf with no results. There was a problem with my English to English translation. Found it under front tray. Nomenclature is important.
Bill B

[geoberni]

Thanks, found them. I had these on my work computer but lost them when I retired. It’s a bit challenging to find anything on a 2-1/2”x5” phone screen though.
I was searching ESM’s site last night for pictures of the front shelf with no results. There was a problem with my English to English translation. Found it under front tray. Nomenclature is important.
Bill B

Yep.
I think it's actually 'Parcel Tray' for ESM, whereas the original was 'Tray-Fascia'.. which would give you Zero Results...
The ESM search engine isn't the greatest at finding results.
You can make a simple typo and instead of giving you the nearest to the word(s) you've typed, it will simply give a 'Sorry we can't find that' response.

[59Elva]

It appears that one cable guide still exists but it’s rotated out of contact with the cable. If I can get it out it should be a pattern for a reproduction. Looks like the right side one is worn thru. I’ll need to jack up the truck to get a closer look.
I thought my shift lever boot was just torn. I wrapped a turn of electrical tape around it just to close the split and found a nice round one inch hole. Probably another mouse entrance. Something else to fix when I redo the carpet.
There is a pretty stock looking ‘59 pickup up for auction on:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959- ... or-1000-7/

Looks like a good reference for original configuration.

[geoberni]

It appears that one cable guide still exists but it’s rotated out of contact with the cable. If I can get it out it should be a pattern for a reproduction. Looks like the right side one is worn thru. I’ll need to jack up the truck to get a closer look.
I thought my shift lever boot was just torn. I wrapped a turn of electrical tape around it just to close the split and found a nice round one inch hole. Probably another mouse entrance. Something else to fix when I redo the carpet.
There is a pretty stock looking ‘59 pickup up for auction on:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959- ... or-1000-7/

Looks like a good reference for original configuration.

Nice reference photos...
Very strange someone thought to use the Engine Number as the VIN, instead of the number of the Vehicle ID Plate

[59Elva]

When I bought my Elva it was registered in ny with the four character vin plus part of the engine number. Maybe the ny DMV didn’t think four digits was enough. It was also called a MG. They told me Elva didn’t exist because they didn’t have any in their computer. Took about a month of phone calls and letters ( pre-email) to straighten it out.

[geoberni]

When I bought my Elva it was registered in ny with the four character vin plus part of the engine number. Maybe the ny DMV didn’t think four digits was enough. It was also called a MG. They told me Elva didn’t exist because they didn’t have any in their computer. Took about a month of phone calls and letters ( pre-email) to straighten it out.

I lived in NV for 3 years, so I can totally relate to any tales of State DMVs and their weird attitudes.
I sat my NV Drivers Test, I didn't have to because I was in the country on a NATO Visa, but I did it anyway.
I failed one question on the 50 question multiple choice exam, which asked the 'purpose of a roundabout'?
I chose the most obvious answer for a Brit, which was something worded like 'Improve Traffic Flow'.
Nope, of the 4 available answers their 'correct' one was something like 'reduce speeds'

They wanted me to surrender my UK Driving Licence to them, because they were only used to people from other States swapping out their licence.
I refused, telling them it belonged to the UK government and could only be surrendered to a UK Government official.
If they wanted they could take it up with the State Department in DC, as I was on a NATO Visa.
That confused them so they went and spoke to their Supervisor who agreed I didn't need to surrender it....

I was actually telling the truth, it does remain government property and should be surrendered to the DVLA if taking up permanent residence overseas.
As I was serving in the Royal Air Force and over there on duty, I legally remained a UK resident for all government purposes.