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Rokcrln · 09-28-2007, 11:44 AM

I did alot of driving in Low Buck this last week (300 mile trips for work) and found that I am getting older or just warn out but my knee's start to ache and I need to move my pedals forward a few inches. I hope toget about 3" out of the pedals and 3" by getting a new bench seat or have mine re worked to thin out the back. I have room in th eengine bay to cut the pedal box and relocate parts of it forward. Then I would need to modify the brake pedal to set it back 3" along with bending the gas pedal some as well. Has anyone done anything like this or other mods for more leg room short of streaching the cab or getting a different vehical?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Brad · 09-28-2007, 12:09 PM

Kevin, moving the pedals is too easy for you, I think you should do this instead:

Rokcrln · 09-28-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Kevin, moving the pedals is too easy for you, I think you should do this instead:

I am looking for easy because I don't have the time for more than that right now! Also I have too many projects lined up to do it later. Low Buck drives and rides so nice now that it has the LT1 and 700R4 in it that I done what to put it down for any length of time or it might get shoved to the back burner

Kevin
LFD Inc.

brianthelion02 · 09-28-2007, 01:21 PM

Best pedal modification i did was eliminating the clutch pedal

fastom · 09-28-2007, 03:05 PM

I'm in the process of assembling the inside of my truck. I've been working with the pedal mounts for a few hours now and I can't think how you would move them without redesigning everything.

Good luck, let us know how you do it!

Longhorn Man · 09-28-2007, 03:07 PM

If you have relocated the fuel tank, you can trim the back wall where the seat hits it, so the seat can go back further. (remounting the seat is required) You'd have to do something about the sharp edge left there, but that should be fairly easy to come up with something on that though.

Jim_PA · 09-28-2007, 07:41 PM

I mounted my seat up a little higher in the front, so, it sits down lower in the rear, which lets my legs come to rest higher in the front of the seat... it helped a good bit. Not perfect, but more comfortable to drive. I don't feel like I'm constantly holding my leg up in the air anymore, but I could still use more leg room.

ebfabman · 09-28-2007, 09:26 PM

Doesn't need to be a sharp edge. This mod can add about three inches of leg room

ebfabman · 09-28-2007, 09:30 PM

Just be aware that moving the seat back put your head closer to the back glass

herb101 · 09-28-2007, 09:39 PM

Maybe you could retro-fit the electric adjustable pedals from the later trucks (some Fords had them).

Herb

Rokcrln · 09-28-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by herb101

Maybe you could retro-fit the electric adjustable pedals from the later trucks (some Fords had them).

Herb

Yes but this still would need mods to the floor at the base of the fire wall to give the pedals somewere to go.

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

Doesn't need to be a sharp edge. This mod can add about three inches of leg room

I checked my truck and with the stock seat it is already touching the window rubber right now so I can not see how this would help with my set up. I guess if my seat tilted then I could slide it back some but with mine not being a flip forward style I am stuck. My seat does have alot of padding in the back ( 6" thick) that can be redone with better foam to thin things out a bit.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

68GMCCustom · 09-28-2007, 11:49 PM

my seat back is also fairly thick, probably 4.5-5". I've often thought if I had one of the thinner ones I'd gain some legroom.

drman929 · 09-29-2007, 12:07 AM

I'm eager to see the achievement...so hurry up!

Hey...when did low buck get a LT1 and 700r? I didn't see that thread!

red69ss · 09-29-2007, 12:16 AM

I Adjusted Rod That Goes To Brake Booster And Got Mine About 2 Inches Closer To Floor ,now I Don't Have To Pull Knee Into Chest To Hit Brake Pedal.......mine Does Have Disc Conv. Kit On It So It May Be Different.

ebfabman · 09-29-2007, 12:16 AM

I should qualify that trimming the lip around the fuel tank will only be useful under 2 conditions 1) the fuel tank is removed from the inside of the cab, and 2) the thick backed stock seat is replaced with a seat that has a thinner back and is positioned where it will fit under the rear window. There is a wide range of seats that will fit without much work.

Rokcrln · 09-29-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by drman929

I'm eager to see the achievement...so hurry up!

Hey...when did low buck get a LT1 and 700r? I didn't see that thread!

"Shell Games" in the project threads! It is the best combo I have ever had. And I have had alot

Kevin
LFD Inc.

2500HD · 09-29-2007, 02:44 PM

[QUOTE=ebfabman;2379610]Doesn't need to be a sharp edge. This mod can add about three inches of leg room

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This is exactly what I had in mind to do. Do you have any pics with the seat in?

09-28-2007, 11:44 AM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? I did alot of driving in Low Buck this last week (300 mile trips for work) and found that I am getting older or just warn out but my knee's start to ache and I need to move my pedals forward a few inches. I hope toget about 3" out of the pedals and 3" by getting a new bench seat or have mine re worked to thin out the back. I have room in th eengine bay to cut the pedal box and relocate parts of it forward. Then I would need to modify the brake pedal to set it back 3" along with bending the gas pedal some as well. Has anyone done anything like this or other mods for more leg room short of streaching the cab or getting a different vehical? Kevin LFD Inc.

09-28-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? Kevin, moving the pedals is too easy for you, I think you should do this instead: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-28-2007, 01:21 PM	#4
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09-28-2007, 03:05 PM	#5
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? I'm in the process of assembling the inside of my truck. I've been working with the pedal mounts for a few hours now and I can't think how you would move them without redesigning everything. Good luck, let us know how you do it!

09-28-2007, 03:07 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? If you have relocated the fuel tank, you can trim the back wall where the seat hits it, so the seat can go back further. (remounting the seat is required) You'd have to do something about the sharp edge left there, but that should be fairly easy to come up with something on that though.

09-28-2007, 07:41 PM	#7
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? I mounted my seat up a little higher in the front, so, it sits down lower in the rear, which lets my legs come to rest higher in the front of the seat... it helped a good bit. Not perfect, but more comfortable to drive. I don't feel like I'm constantly holding my leg up in the air anymore, but I could still use more leg room.

09-28-2007, 09:26 PM	#8
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? Doesn't need to be a sharp edge. This mod can add about three inches of leg room

09-28-2007, 09:30 PM	#9
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? Just be aware that moving the seat back put your head closer to the back glass

09-28-2007, 09:39 PM	#10
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? Maybe you could retro-fit the electric adjustable pedals from the later trucks (some Fords had them). Herb

09-28-2007, 11:49 PM	#12
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? my seat back is also fairly thick, probably 4.5-5". I've often thought if I had one of the thinner ones I'd gain some legroom. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-29-2007, 12:07 AM	#13
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? I'm eager to see the achievement...so hurry up! Hey...when did low buck get a LT1 and 700r? I didn't see that thread!

09-29-2007, 12:16 AM	#14
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09-29-2007, 02:44 PM	#17
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: Has anyone moved their pedals for more room? [QUOTE=ebfabman;2379610]Doesn't need to be a sharp edge. This mod can add about three inches of leg room [/QUOte This is exactly what I had in mind to do. Do you have any pics with the seat in? __________________ 1970 Custom Original 400/400 Now ZZ454/4L80E/Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4/3:73 Eaton Posi PS PB and cold factory air Early Classic 4.5/6 Front 20X8.5 Riddler 4.75 inch bs Pirelli 255/40/20 Rear 20X10 Riddler 5.5 inch bs Toyo 295/40/40 Rear end is original wide 6 lug converted to 5 lug



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