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vardenafil · 05-04-2023, 12:39 PM

I just picked up a 72 k20 truck. The PO converted the truck from manual to automatic transmission. The truck currently has a 700r4 transmission. Where the stick shift would normally be there is a Lokar shift kit. Inside the cab the clutch pedal is still there. I was thinking of removing it as it serves no purpose. However the clutch pedal still seems to be hooked up to something. the clutch pedal is on the floor if i try to pick up the pedal there is extreme resistance. almost like there is a vacuum from hydraulic fluid. Can I remove the clutch assembly? Or is this needed by other systems in the truck?

**Getter-Done** · 05-04-2023, 01:39 PM

I have one removed from the truck.
I can get pictures when I get home.

Just to show you what you are working with.

72SB · 05-04-2023, 01:50 PM

The PO could have secured the pedal with some form of restraint on the firewall side. Stock it would not have been a hydraulic clutch.

tutone · 05-04-2023, 03:48 PM

When I went to auto, I removed mine with a die grinder and cutoff wheel. I fought it for about a hour before that.

**kwmech** · 05-04-2023, 07:36 PM

It just unbolts and slides out. Unbolt the pinch clamp on the right side. Pull the pedal stop plate off and pull the pedal all the way up to release the spring then slide it out to the left. Not quite that easy but it will come out.

**Getter-Done** · 05-04-2023, 10:09 PM

Here is the pictures I spoke of.
Opinions will follow

**michael bustamante** · 05-05-2023, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tutone

When I went to auto, I removed mine with a die grinder and cutoff wheel. I fought it for about a hour before that.

i thought i was the only one that did this after the struggle!! lol

HalfBrit · 05-05-2023, 01:48 PM

Here’s a pic of the pedal and what secures it in place. Had mine out while converting to hydraulic. There’s a relatively stiff return spring on the pedal as well
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**dmjlambert** · 05-04-2023, 10:37 PM

I wish I had a clutch pedal in my auto transmission truck. I would connect it to sound off an emergency chicken noise maker up in the dash. You don't know what you got until you lose it.

**Getter-Done** · 05-04-2023, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

I wish I had a clutch pedal in my auto transmission truck. I would connect it to sound off an emergency chicken noise maker up in the dash. You don't know what you got until you lose it.

That is Funny right there.

I don't care who you are

**dmjlambert** · 05-04-2023, 11:26 PM

May seem funny, but I'm cluckin' serious!

**Getter-Done** · 05-05-2023, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

May seem funny, but I'm cluckin' serious!

Yeah, I think that's a Great Idea.

vardenafil · 05-06-2023, 01:30 PM

thanks for your help guys. And i do like the idea of hooking up a noise maker to the pedal.

05-04-2023, 12:39 PM	#1
vardenafil Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: ca Posts: 106	Removing clutch pedal I just picked up a 72 k20 truck. The PO converted the truck from manual to automatic transmission. The truck currently has a 700r4 transmission. Where the stick shift would normally be there is a Lokar shift kit. Inside the cab the clutch pedal is still there. I was thinking of removing it as it serves no purpose. However the clutch pedal still seems to be hooked up to something. the clutch pedal is on the floor if i try to pick up the pedal there is extreme resistance. almost like there is a vacuum from hydraulic fluid. Can I remove the clutch assembly? Or is this needed by other systems in the truck?

05-04-2023, 01:39 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Removing clutch pedal I have one removed from the truck. I can get pictures when I get home. Just to show you what you are working with. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-04-2023, 01:50 PM	#3
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 775	Re: Removing clutch pedal The PO could have secured the pedal with some form of restraint on the firewall side. Stock it would not have been a hydraulic clutch.

05-04-2023, 03:48 PM	#4
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,311	Re: Removing clutch pedal When I went to auto, I removed mine with a die grinder and cutoff wheel. I fought it for about a hour before that. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

05-04-2023, 07:36 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,641	Re: Removing clutch pedal It just unbolts and slides out. Unbolt the pinch clamp on the right side. Pull the pedal stop plate off and pull the pedal all the way up to release the spring then slide it out to the left. Not quite that easy but it will come out.

05-04-2023, 10:09 PM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Removing clutch pedal Here is the pictures I spoke of. Opinions will follow __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-05-2023, 01:48 PM	#8
HalfBrit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 98	Here’s a pic of the pedal and what secures it in place. Had mine out while converting to hydraulic. There’s a relatively stiff return spring on the pedal as well Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-04-2023, 10:37 PM	#9
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,873	Re: Removing clutch pedal I wish I had a clutch pedal in my auto transmission truck. I would connect it to sound off an emergency chicken noise maker up in the dash. You don't know what you got until you lose it. Last edited by dmjlambert; 05-04-2023 at 10:43 PM. Reason: Add more incredibly useful info

05-04-2023, 11:26 PM	#11
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,873	Re: Removing clutch pedal May seem funny, but I'm cluckin' serious!

05-06-2023, 01:30 PM	#13
vardenafil Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: ca Posts: 106	Re: Removing clutch pedal thanks for your help guys. And i do like the idea of hooking up a noise maker to the pedal.



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