Accelerator Pedal

[67Slider]

Does anyone know of a way to put a different accelerator pedal on a 67? I saw LFD's design (it is cool) but I don't have the $$$$$ to buy a cable and the bracket. Any suggestions? I just really hate the nipple on the floor design.

[Sinister]

There's a writeup in the FAQ to do it low budget, but you'd still need the pedal and cable. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post1383300

[67Slider]

Yeah. Looks like FUN!!!! I was hoping there was a bolt-on out there that would be the simplest thing for me. But since I already have the 71-72 bracket, pedal and plastic I will probably undertake this project. Wish me luck...

[Sinister]

Cool, let us know how it turns out.

[67Slider]

Does this use a 71-71 accelerator cable?

[67Slider]

71-72.....Sorry

[Sinister]

Not sure, probably but read the writeup and see.

[67Slider]

I read thru it and it doesn't say. I wil PM Putter and see what he says.
Thanks

[Sinister]

Looks like he uses a '71-'72 cable in the writeup.

[67Slider]

Well...I got the accelerator put in. It was a little more than an hour tho...more like 6. But I guess that counts the two trips to the auto part store and the trip to the local shop to use their vice. But end result is COOL! I took pics and tried to post but the web page keeps telling me they exceed the file size. I guess next time I will turn the camera down to "fuzzy" when I take pics. I ended up using a 74 throttle cable and had to trim it down to fit, then use a cable stop on the cab side end of the acelerator linkage. Works great tho, nice and smooth like its supposed to be. Thanks for all the great tips.

Accelerator setup from the junkyard - $10
Accelerator cable and end stops - $20
Working on my old truck with my 8 year old son - Priceless

[Sinister]

That's great, glad it went well for you and your son.

[67Slider]

Ok.... Here is the throttle cable from the fire wall to the carb. Looks pretty clean I think.

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And here is the finished pedal assembly in my 67


And here is my son, Perrin testing the new linkage and pedal. He says it sounds like a racecar.



Thanks for the info and now I can post pics.

Right on!!!!

[67Slider]

I thought so too. But too late now. How much curve do I need?

[Sinister]

I deleted my post about more throttle cable length, didn't want to bum you out to bad. You probably want a couple of inches of leeway to account for engine movement, but that's with a fixed throttle cable bracket which I don't see. Might still be a good idea though.

[67_C-30]

What did you use to put the square hole in the firewall?

[67Slider]

Drilled a hole with the biggest bit my puny a$$ drill could take and then used some files to square it out. Took about 1/2 hour to square out streching across the motor!!!!!! Not too bad tho.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by 67Slider

Drilled a hole with the biggest bit my puny a$$ drill could take and then used some files to square it out. Took about 1/2 hour to square out streching across the motor!!!!!! Not too bad tho.

Do you think it could be done from under the dash. I totally dumbed out and didn't do it when I put the diesel in my C-30 and now I'm going to have do it with it in the truck. This thing huge and very tight for space.

[Sinister]

I think it would actually be easier to do it from the dash side.

[67Slider]

I drilled the hole from the dash side so it can be done from either side I would think. It was just 65 outside and not too windy so I wanted some sun on my neck. Snowing now. Gotta love Colorado weather.

[67_C-30]

Good to hear! Thanks guys!