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dave`12 · 02-23-2017, 09:29 PM

My 67 has an interesting gas pedal, two ball studs at the bottom hold the pedal to the truck, and it slides at the top.

With the new carpet, I can't get the pedal to stay on the balls. I'm wondering if anyone here has adapted a different type of pedal, one that does not rely on a mount at the bottom.

If so, I would be interested in how you did it.

**Dustmaker65** · 02-23-2017, 10:08 PM

Not a ton of help....but you can switch over to a '71-'72 pedal/cable assembly. It takes a little work, but will work.

**LockDoc** · 02-23-2017, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dave`12

My 67 has an interesting gas pedal, two ball studs at the bottom hold the pedal to the truck, and it slides at the top.

With the new carpet, I can't get the pedal to stay on the balls. I'm wondering if anyone here has adapted a different type of pedal, one that does not rely on a mount at the bottom.

If so, I would be interested in how you did it.

Here is one thread on it....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=669995

There are a lot of threads on the subject.

LockDoc

dave`12 · 02-24-2017, 11:21 AM

Thanx, I will try to find some of the other threads, did not think of that. Was hoping for a quick, not replacing the whole thing trick

**LockDoc** · 02-24-2017, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dave`12

Thanx, I will try to find some of the other threads, did not think of that. Was hoping for a quick, not replacing the whole thing trick

I don't think there is an easy answer. You might try replacing the ball studs to see if that helps, but that is not always an easy task either. If you don't heat the old ones before trying to remove them they often twist off and have to be drilled out and the holes re-threaded.

LockDoc

davepl · 02-24-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dave`12

Thanx, I will try to find some of the other threads, did not think of that. Was hoping for a quick, not replacing the whole thing trick

Sometimes the carpet is just too bushy around the balls and you have to trim some back.

Fraud · 02-24-2017, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Sometimes the carpet is just too bushy around the balls and you have to trim some back.

El Dorado Jim · 02-25-2017, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

Not a ton of help....but you can switch over to a '71-'72 pedal/cable assembly. It takes a little work, but will work.

x2, change to the 71-72 cable type throttle linkage...

Andy4639 · 02-25-2017, 08:13 AM

Best money you will spend on a gas pedal assembly.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689764

weq92f · 02-25-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

sometimes the carpet is just too bushy around the balls and you have to trim some back.

lol

El Dorado Jim · 02-25-2017, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

lol

sometimes the carpet is just too bushy around the balls and you have to trim some back
Ha Ha I missed that, that is Funny!!!!

CaptRMW · 02-27-2017, 09:15 PM

Welded this late '70s early '80s firebird/ trans am unit to the original lever and it works flawlessly. Well it has for 349,000 miles so the test drive continues.

dave`12 · 03-03-2017, 02:32 PM

I like that Capt. I was just about to pay 50.00 for the kit, I'm gonna look for a way to duplicate yours before spending the money.

**dennislbrooks** · 03-03-2017, 07:37 PM

I like that solution also captrmw. In my case I would have to check on how to make the old mounts not noticeable with my existing carpet.

dave`12 · 03-03-2017, 08:07 PM

And I will have to find an old gas pedal..

dave`12 · 07-27-2018, 02:55 PM

Finally got around to this. It's a project and just now getting to where I'm driving it. Followed Capt. RMW's lead and bought a used gas pedal on Ebay (8.00, from a 70 Barracuda). I think that's pretty cool in itself.

Well, got it welded, and the test drive is underway

69Tex · 07-27-2018, 03:05 PM

save your time and money, take a small box cutter to where the balls are and cut them through

weq92f · 07-27-2018, 04:45 PM

lol again

CaptRMW · 07-27-2018, 09:55 PM

Looks good Dave, I am still "road testing" mine after 29 years and 480,000 miles. We are in Deming,N.M. on the last third of an 8500 mile trip.

Later, Capt. Roger

**dmjlambert** · 07-28-2018, 12:14 AM

Oh man, I just saw this right after I trimmed the bushiness from my balls on my 69 truck and installed the pedal onto the new carpet. I should have been paying attention and done it this better way. Yes that does look very nice, both of you.

Rufas · 07-28-2018, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Tex

save your time and money, take a small box cutter to where the balls are and cut them through

Exactly what I did. I have Dynamat Sound Insulation, 1/4 inch sound deadening foam and about 1/2 inch matting under the carpet.

67chevemall · 08-22-2018, 10:36 AM

This is brilliant. If mine falls off one more time it is out the window

72LB · 08-23-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptRMW

Welded this late '70s early '80s firebird/ trans am unit to the original lever and it works flawlessly. Well it has for 349,000 miles so the test drive continues.

Thanks for the idea! I'm going to look for another pedal next time I'm at the pick-n-pull.

turp mcspray · 08-25-2018, 11:46 AM

I have come across this a few times, I simply remove jute, from the pedal area of the carpet, and problem is solved.

02-23-2017, 09:29 PM	#1
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Gas pedal question My 67 has an interesting gas pedal, two ball studs at the bottom hold the pedal to the truck, and it slides at the top. With the new carpet, I can't get the pedal to stay on the balls. I'm wondering if anyone here has adapted a different type of pedal, one that does not rely on a mount at the bottom. If so, I would be interested in how you did it.

02-23-2017, 10:08 PM	#2
Dustmaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marquette Heights, IL. Posts: 1,135	Re: Gas pedal question Not a ton of help....but you can switch over to a '71-'72 pedal/cable assembly. It takes a little work, but will work. __________________ Jimmy Hoelzel

02-24-2017, 11:21 AM	#4
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Gas pedal question Thanx, I will try to find some of the other threads, did not think of that. Was hoping for a quick, not replacing the whole thing trick

02-25-2017, 08:13 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Gas pedal question Best money you will spend on a gas pedal assembly. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689764 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-27-2017, 09:15 PM	#12
CaptRMW Custom Sport W/T Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tarpon Springs,Fl & Annapolis,Md. ....................Quaint drinking villages with a fishing problem Posts: 898	Re: Gas pedal question Welded this late '70s early '80s firebird/ trans am unit to the original lever and it works flawlessly. Well it has for 349,000 miles so the test drive continues. Attached Images

03-03-2017, 02:32 PM	#13
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Gas pedal question I like that Capt. I was just about to pay 50.00 for the kit, I'm gonna look for a way to duplicate yours before spending the money.

03-03-2017, 07:37 PM	#14
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Re: Gas pedal question I like that solution also captrmw. In my case I would have to check on how to make the old mounts not noticeable with my existing carpet. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

03-03-2017, 08:07 PM	#15
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Gas pedal question And I will have to find an old gas pedal..

07-27-2018, 02:55 PM	#16
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Gas pedal question Finally got around to this. It's a project and just now getting to where I'm driving it. Followed Capt. RMW's lead and bought a used gas pedal on Ebay (8.00, from a 70 Barracuda). I think that's pretty cool in itself. Well, got it welded, and the test drive is underway Attached Images __________________ 1967 C-10 4-speed, 350v8

07-27-2018, 03:05 PM	#17
69Tex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Roscoe, texas Posts: 5	Re: Gas pedal question save your time and money, take a small box cutter to where the balls are and cut them through

07-27-2018, 04:45 PM	#18
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,157	Re: Gas pedal question lol again __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-27-2018, 09:55 PM	#19
CaptRMW Custom Sport W/T Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tarpon Springs,Fl & Annapolis,Md. ....................Quaint drinking villages with a fishing problem Posts: 898	Re: Gas pedal question Looks good Dave, I am still "road testing" mine after 29 years and 480,000 miles. We are in Deming,N.M. on the last third of an 8500 mile trip. Later, Capt. Roger

07-28-2018, 12:14 AM	#20
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,814	Re: Gas pedal question Oh man, I just saw this right after I trimmed the bushiness from my balls on my 69 truck and installed the pedal onto the new carpet. I should have been paying attention and done it this better way. Yes that does look very nice, both of you.

08-22-2018, 10:36 AM	#22
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Gas pedal question This is brilliant. If mine falls off one more time it is out the window __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-25-2018, 11:46 AM	#24
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Gas pedal question I have come across this a few times, I simply remove jute, from the pedal area of the carpet, and problem is solved. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299



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