Need An RV Part - URGENT!

[Stoneman]

I'm trying to track down a parking brake cable for my RV. Not the easiest thing to do for a THIRTY year old RV. I've scoured (why doesn't that word look right?) the internet and I've called every parts place I possibly could...

Normally, a part like this would be in the $30 range. I found a truck repair place that'll fab one for $120. Obviously, I'd prefer the $30 tag if at all possible...

Here's the skinny: It's a right rear parking brake cable. The motorhome is on a 1973 Chevy dually 1-ton chassis. It's got a 350 (why that's important, I don't know) and it's a 125" wheelbase...

PAHLEEEEZE tell me someone here knows exactly where I can get one or get one made more local for A LOT less than $120...

[Jaynnus]

I called a friend who does mobile RV repair....

He said, your best bet is to try the guys in the truck parts department over at McLaughlin Chevrolet in Whitman MA 781 447-4401 and have your VIN# or part #

good luck

[Stoneman]

Cool! Will do!

BTW-Where does your friend work out of?

[Jaynnus]

Dartmouth, MA - private (for himself)

[Jaynnus]

well......can they help you out???

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by Jaynnus
Dartmouth, MA - private (for himself)

Hmmm...wonder if he'd like to move up closer to me...

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by Jaynnus
well......can they help you out???

Nope. "A" for effort though...

[ftrain]

What is wrong with your current cable?

Best bet is to go to a local junk yard. I bet it was used on other 1 tons trucks during that era. Parking break cables are very generic.

[R7]

Lets see, all the time you've already waisted calling, maybe even driving around to auto parts stores? looking for this, has to be worth the $90 difference in my book Spend the fucken money and get it done you cheap fuck

Donno if it makes a difference or not in your application but if it's a 1 ton dually, it should have a Dana 80 in it? One from a newer (80s) chevy 1 ton with the extended wheel base and dual wheels "should" be compatable. Alot of the parts dorks don't know their shit because they rely on what the computers tell them

[Stoneman]

Wasting time driving around??? A bunch of phone calls on company time is more like it...

The only compatible years are '73 - '75. Few things working against me here. First being that they haven't manu'd parts for these since the mid 80's. Second being it's only a 125" wheel base. And finally, there was never a big market for OEM 1-ton shit like this. Most duallys sold those years were longer wheel base, 3/4 ton...

I've tried junkyards, stealerships, RV service places, and the McAuto Parts-type chains...

[VinceF2]

I'ze got some EX500 throttle cables.... yours if ya want em

[Stoneman]

I can't believe how fuggin' hard it is to track this down! I've sent out emails to every place I could find that MAY stock this part. NOPE...

Lookin' like I may hafta bite the bullet on this and go the expensive route...

[spyder12s]

I am sure you did, but have to ask, did you try Robbins in conc. ? Steve is pretty good at that stuff....I will ask him when I go in tomorrow.

[Stoneman]

All set. Place called Alretta Truck Parts in Framingham, MA. Probably the only place on this planet that has the EXACT part...