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**ScottH** · 04-10-2003, 10:01 PM

Can anyone tell me the differences between a 68 gas pedal and one from a 72? I recently bought a 68 and it's missing the pedal, only the rod is there. I know the 72 is a floating pedal and uses a cable linkage. The 68 is also a cable linkage and don't know if that is original or if it was changed. If it's original then the only difference would be in the floor mounted vs floating pad? If this is true, is it easy to swap the original to the floating style?

Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

Class of 69 · 04-10-2003, 10:20 PM

I'm in the process of converting my 69 to a cable pedal. The cable pedal didn't appear on these trucks until 71, so I'm guessing your's has already been converted. You probably need a floating pedal replacement. Someone on the board may have one available, or they are listed in most of the parts venders online cataloges.

72 CustomCamper · 04-11-2003, 12:00 AM

I had the pedal out of dad's 86 blazer lastweekend and noticed that chevy hasn't really changed the design too much...

Chuck

*Gee_Emm* · 04-11-2003, 09:12 AM

Even up to 99 they look similar to the 71-72's

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-11-2003, 09:20 AM

We have both styles in stock new or used, also complete used floor or firewall setups.

**ScottH** · 04-11-2003, 12:28 PM

Thanks to everyone for the info.

If I understand this correctly, pre 71 had a rod linkage style gas pedal. Does anyone have a pic of this, I'm just curious to see the differences.

Thanks to all once again.

04-10-2003, 10:01 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Gas pedal differences Can anyone tell me the differences between a 68 gas pedal and one from a 72? I recently bought a 68 and it's missing the pedal, only the rod is there. I know the 72 is a floating pedal and uses a cable linkage. The 68 is also a cable linkage and don't know if that is original or if it was changed. If it's original then the only difference would be in the floor mounted vs floating pad? If this is true, is it easy to swap the original to the floating style? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

04-10-2003, 10:20 PM	#2
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I'm in the process of converting my 69 to a cable pedal. The cable pedal didn't appear on these trucks until 71, so I'm guessing your's has already been converted. You probably need a floating pedal replacement. Someone on the board may have one available, or they are listed in most of the parts venders online cataloges. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

04-11-2003, 12:00 AM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	I had the pedal out of dad's 86 blazer lastweekend and noticed that chevy hasn't really changed the design too much... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

04-11-2003, 09:20 AM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We have both styles in stock new or used, also complete used floor or firewall setups. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

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04-11-2003, 09:12 AM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Even up to 99 they look similar to the 71-72's

04-11-2003, 12:28 PM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Thanks to everyone for the info. If I understand this correctly, pre 71 had a rod linkage style gas pedal. Does anyone have a pic of this, I'm just curious to see the differences. Thanks to all once again.



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