I was referring mostly to the Eldo's parking brake mechanism, I despise any and all integrated parking brake calipers. Drum-in-hat is the way to go IMHO, simpler and generally more reliable as the two systems are separate. Not available with any aftermarket setup that we're aware of though, hence the driveline brake suggestion. What did you on your Sub for e-brake? Someone on YouTube outfitted his NP205 with a driveline brake from what he said was a "200" (NP200 would be my guess), he made it looks stupid-easy. Didn't mention said driveline brakes aren't all that easy to find any more though...
The stock proportioning valve will go and be replaced with a
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-260-11179/overview/ . The Master cylinder will be replaced with one from a 4 wheel disk.
The driveline e-brake is about $300 plus I have to buy the special flanges. I was looking at the Eldrado calipers because of at least their would be an e-brake. Later i was thinking of switching. I will do a mini write-up later when i get closer.
As far as the taking the top off, I like the air flow. Since I switched the tail gate switch, I have no rear window. I feel all cooped up with the top on. I have half of one half door finished. I was thinking on using them. I understand that that stuff is needed to protect you from the sound and elements, but I absolutely love running it with-out the doors and top.
My awning would consist of probably just a tarp tied to the rack with some poles nothing fancy.
I agree about needing the front bumper before the rear bumper and I would get them in that order.
