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**29od1** · 01-18-2012, 01:58 PM

I'm sure this has been done before, but I thought it would be nice to modify my brake pedal to make it a little more useful for both feet. The 73+ trucks had a wider pedal option for automatic transmissions, but all the brake pedals on the 67-72 trucks were the narrow ones that could be used with a clutch pedal or not.

So I already had an old pedal pulled from a 72 truck and I had an old 80 Camaro pedal for an A/T (any 1st or 2nd Gen Camaro would work), so I thought I'd give it a shot. The main reason I chose the Camaro pedal is that you can get the Disc Brake medallion pad and the chrome trim that fairly well matches the bright trim option on CST Blazers.

Here are some pics during the process. I'm still waiting on the chrome trim and still need to paint the pedal before I put it in.

**29od1** · 01-18-2012, 02:00 PM

I'll add more pics once I get it cleaned up and installed.

cleszkie · 01-18-2012, 08:40 PM

Not trying to piss on your wheaties, but what is the point of a wider pedal if it is no closer to the gas pedal? I can see that this would help if you drove with two feet (one on brake and one on gas), but most people drive an automatic with one foot. Just curious.

rkn463 · 01-18-2012, 10:01 PM

Looks good! I was planning something similar on my 67 but I'm already tired of the slush-box so I'll be rehanging my cluth pedal...

I like the way you beefed up the back of the pedal.

yuccales · 01-18-2012, 10:21 PM

Looks good!

Gmichael · 01-18-2012, 11:31 PM

I drive with two feet, and have wanted a wider pedal ever since getting my truck

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Andy4639 · 01-19-2012, 01:54 AM

Nice job. I've been wanting to do this also to the 71 and just haven't took the time to. Great job!

sanford66 · 01-19-2012, 02:34 AM

Nice mod, i've always thought they should have put a wider brake pedal in the automatic trucks from the factory, like they did with the 73-up trucks. The narrow pedal just doesn't look right to me. I have an auto and i drive with both feet, without a working choke you have to. Kinda funny to watch me drive my girlfriends 06 Durango with two feet though, doesn't work so well! Joseph

red71c10 · 01-19-2012, 03:18 AM

Even if you don't drive with two feet, the wider pedal would be more reassuring to stomp on with both feet in an emergency.

MARKDTN · 01-19-2012, 08:30 AM

Can you just use the later pedal or do you have to do the welding? Looks nice though.

**29od1** · 01-19-2012, 09:27 AM

Thanks for the comments guys.

I like the wider pedal for a few reasons.

- If you're running a carb, there are times when you need to use the gas pedal a little at a stop light to keep it running (especially when the motor's still cold). So the wider pedal helps to use both feet.

- To me, the wider pedal just looks better than the stock pedal and fills up the footwell a bit. The stock pedal looks like someone just cut off the clutch pedal when they converted to an auto trans.

Anyway, it's presonal preference and I was just sharing something I did.

**29od1** · 01-19-2012, 09:37 AM

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Can you just use the later pedal or do you have to do the welding?

I'm not sure if you can run a 73+ pickup pedal or not? I had originally thought of maybe using that pedal, but I already had the Camaro pedal and thought the trim and disc brake medallion would give it an original look.

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I like the way you beefed up the back of the pedal.

Thanks, I added the 1/4" strap to the back to help react the moment that's induced when you push on the left side of the pedal. I mounted the right edge of the pedal the same distance from the gas pedal as stock, so i felt it needed the reinforcement to stiffen it up since the vertical pedal arm is so far to one side.

gcburdic · 01-19-2012, 10:06 AM

nice mod....post up some pictures when you get it installed

kingfoo · 01-19-2012, 10:12 AM

Looks awesome. I have done this retro to other vehicles in the past. I definatly know about brake and gas with one foot on these carb'd motors when cold. I have to do it everyday.

Firebirdjones · 01-20-2012, 03:22 PM

Very cool. I've never liked the little brake pedal in these blazers with an automatic. Just looks out of place to me, like the clutch pedal is missing

I also don't like how close the brake pedal is to the gas pedal, so I heated up the rod and bent mine over about 1 1/2 inches. That little modification alone made it much easier to use your left foot. It's a noticable difference if you have big feet

I like the wider pedal idea. I may just have to do that to mine now. Thanks for giving me even more work to add to my list

big_al_71 · 01-20-2012, 03:58 PM

Definetly it is a great mod.....

rsavage · 01-20-2012, 05:31 PM

Great work. Looks very cool.

**29od1** · 01-24-2012, 08:49 AM

The trim for my pedal came in yesterday so I put it in. Here are a few before and after pics. I really like the way it came out.

teeitup · 01-24-2012, 09:16 AM

Looks good David, nice job

yuccales · 01-24-2012, 09:41 AM

Turned out great!

bollybib · 01-24-2012, 11:27 AM

I want one.

tanman722001 · 01-24-2012, 11:37 AM

Nice mod.I like it.Where do you get the trim and rubber at?And nice e-brake release knob

**29od1** · 01-24-2012, 11:41 AM

I bought the brake pad and trim from Classic Industries, but I'm sure any 1st or 2nd Gen Camaro parts suppliers would have them. Here are the part numbers from Classic.

Brake Pedal Pad w/Disc Brakes & Auto - 67-72 Camaro
Part #3930091

Brake Pedal Pad Trim w/Auto Trans
Part #K920

**RenoKeene** · 01-24-2012, 11:53 AM

I want one too. You wanna make a couple bucks on the side?

Firebirdjones · 01-24-2012, 12:22 PM

Does the brake pedal arm come out with relative ease? Or is it a pain?

I looked at mine, appears it's on a shaft of sorts and may come out without taking the whole booster/master cylinder loose from the firewall. Any details on that would be great. I'm ready to pull mine and start welding, I have spare brake pedals here in my stash from stripping other cars.

01-18-2012, 01:58 PM	#1
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Modified Brake Pedal for A/T I'm sure this has been done before, but I thought it would be nice to modify my brake pedal to make it a little more useful for both feet. The 73+ trucks had a wider pedal option for automatic transmissions, but all the brake pedals on the 67-72 trucks were the narrow ones that could be used with a clutch pedal or not. So I already had an old pedal pulled from a 72 truck and I had an old 80 Camaro pedal for an A/T (any 1st or 2nd Gen Camaro would work), so I thought I'd give it a shot. The main reason I chose the Camaro pedal is that you can get the Disc Brake medallion pad and the chrome trim that fairly well matches the bright trim option on CST Blazers. Here are some pics during the process. I'm still waiting on the chrome trim and still need to paint the pedal before I put it in. Attached Images Last edited by 29od1; 01-24-2012 at 08:51 AM.

01-18-2012, 02:00 PM	#2
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T I'll add more pics once I get it cleaned up and installed.

01-18-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Looks good! I was planning something similar on my 67 but I'm already tired of the slush-box so I'll be rehanging my cluth pedal... I like the way you beefed up the back of the pedal. __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713

01-18-2012, 10:21 PM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Looks good!

01-18-2012, 11:31 PM	#6
Gmichael Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, wa Posts: 54	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T I drive with two feet, and have wanted a wider pedal ever since getting my truck Posted via Mobile Device

01-18-2012, 08:40 PM	#3
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Not trying to piss on your wheaties, but what is the point of a wider pedal if it is no closer to the gas pedal? I can see that this would help if you drove with two feet (one on brake and one on gas), but most people drive an automatic with one foot. Just curious.

01-19-2012, 01:54 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Nice job. I've been wanting to do this also to the 71 and just haven't took the time to. Great job! __________________ 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.

01-19-2012, 02:34 AM	#8
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Nice mod, i've always thought they should have put a wider brake pedal in the automatic trucks from the factory, like they did with the 73-up trucks. The narrow pedal just doesn't look right to me. I have an auto and i drive with both feet, without a working choke you have to. Kinda funny to watch me drive my girlfriends 06 Durango with two feet though, doesn't work so well! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

01-19-2012, 03:18 AM	#9
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Even if you don't drive with two feet, the wider pedal would be more reassuring to stomp on with both feet in an emergency. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

01-19-2012, 08:30 AM	#10
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Can you just use the later pedal or do you have to do the welding? Looks nice though. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

01-19-2012, 09:27 AM	#11
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Thanks for the comments guys. I like the wider pedal for a few reasons. - If you're running a carb, there are times when you need to use the gas pedal a little at a stop light to keep it running (especially when the motor's still cold). So the wider pedal helps to use both feet. - To me, the wider pedal just looks better than the stock pedal and fills up the footwell a bit. The stock pedal looks like someone just cut off the clutch pedal when they converted to an auto trans. Anyway, it's presonal preference and I was just sharing something I did. Last edited by 29od1; 01-24-2012 at 02:16 PM.

01-19-2012, 10:06 AM	#13
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T nice mod....post up some pictures when you get it installed __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-19-2012, 10:12 AM	#14
kingfoo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roy, Utah Posts: 26	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Looks awesome. I have done this retro to other vehicles in the past. I definatly know about brake and gas with one foot on these carb'd motors when cold. I have to do it everyday.

01-20-2012, 03:22 PM	#15
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Very cool. I've never liked the little brake pedal in these blazers with an automatic. Just looks out of place to me, like the clutch pedal is missing I also don't like how close the brake pedal is to the gas pedal, so I heated up the rod and bent mine over about 1 1/2 inches. That little modification alone made it much easier to use your left foot. It's a noticable difference if you have big feet I like the wider pedal idea. I may just have to do that to mine now. Thanks for giving me even more work to add to my list

01-20-2012, 03:58 PM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Definetly it is a great mod..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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01-20-2012, 05:31 PM	#17
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Great work. Looks very cool. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-24-2012, 08:49 AM	#18
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T The trim for my pedal came in yesterday so I put it in. Here are a few before and after pics. I really like the way it came out. Attached Images

01-24-2012, 09:16 AM	#19
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Looks good David, nice job __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-24-2012, 09:41 AM	#20
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Turned out great!

01-24-2012, 11:27 AM	#21
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T I want one. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

01-24-2012, 11:37 AM	#22
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Nice mod.I like it.Where do you get the trim and rubber at?And nice e-brake release knob __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

01-24-2012, 11:41 AM	#23
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T I bought the brake pad and trim from Classic Industries, but I'm sure any 1st or 2nd Gen Camaro parts suppliers would have them. Here are the part numbers from Classic. Brake Pedal Pad w/Disc Brakes & Auto - 67-72 Camaro Part #3930091 Brake Pedal Pad Trim w/Auto Trans Part #K920

01-24-2012, 11:53 AM	#24
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T I want one too. You wanna make a couple bucks on the side? __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-24-2012, 12:22 PM	#25
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Modified Brake Pedal for A/T Does the brake pedal arm come out with relative ease? Or is it a pain? I looked at mine, appears it's on a shaft of sorts and may come out without taking the whole booster/master cylinder loose from the firewall. Any details on that would be great. I'm ready to pull mine and start welding, I have spare brake pedals here in my stash from stripping other cars.

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