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ghetto_superman · 11-19-2006, 02:57 PM

so im smoothing the firewall on my 68 with a throttle linkage.. im not a big fan of the linkages and would like to change it to a cable.. i realize theres a thread on it, but thats just retrofitting and fabbing a cable to fit more or less... i was wondering if it would even be feasible to cut a chunk of a cable firewall out and weld it in to mine.. or if mine already has the necesarry mounting points.. i just have to open them up... it would also help me if anyone posted pics of their smooth looking cable setup.
also i know that 71-72 comes standard with cable, but was it availavle on 69-70? (ill be getting a parts truck soon and i think its a 69-70)

thanks for all the help!
-Mike

qksilver · 11-19-2006, 03:33 PM

look at loctar , i think that is how it is spelled, pedals and cables. They offer some really clean looking designs

krue · 11-19-2006, 03:43 PM

Cable was not offered n 69

**PICKMUP** · 11-19-2006, 07:14 PM

You can mount the 71-2 pedal assy to the earlier firewall. Drill mounting holes and cable hole...then fill the holes left over from linkage setup. The Lokar cable works even better than the OEM, with the 71-2 pedal.

jamis · 11-19-2006, 08:55 PM

Here are some pics how I did it. You can see the relationship from the original pedal location for the rod style. Once mounted the new pedal assembly you have to tweak the upper part of the pedal assembly so it doesn’t hit the hump on the side and you pretty much have to locate the cable eye in the flattest area possible, then drill from the inside out a small hole using the cable hole on the pedal as a guide Then I used a die grinder to make the square hole.

ghetto_superman · 11-20-2006, 02:26 AM

thanks guys! jamis are you the person who wrote the thread on this conversion? i dont remember much.. but it looks like the thread i remember seeing.. maybe in just

ghetto_superman · 11-20-2006, 02:26 AM

btw any other pics are still appreciated!

jamis · 11-20-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ghetto_superman

thanks guys! jamis are you the person who wrote the thread on this conversion? i dont remember much.. but it looks like the thread i remember seeing.. maybe in just

That wasn't me superman, I remember the thread your talking about, mine is very similar just the location is a little different. I tried to search for the thread for you, but I could not find it. If there is anything else I can help with let me know. All the other pictures I have show just about the same thing. If you need a picture of the cable installed and the carb bracket let me know.

neonlarry · 11-20-2006, 09:11 AM

You are probably thinking of Putter's post:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1383300

ghetto_superman · 11-28-2006, 03:03 AM

ok sweet thanks guys!

11-19-2006, 02:57 PM	#1
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	firewall differences from linkage to cable. so im smoothing the firewall on my 68 with a throttle linkage.. im not a big fan of the linkages and would like to change it to a cable.. i realize theres a thread on it, but thats just retrofitting and fabbing a cable to fit more or less... i was wondering if it would even be feasible to cut a chunk of a cable firewall out and weld it in to mine.. or if mine already has the necesarry mounting points.. i just have to open them up... it would also help me if anyone posted pics of their smooth looking cable setup. also i know that 71-72 comes standard with cable, but was it availavle on 69-70? (ill be getting a parts truck soon and i think its a 69-70) thanks for all the help! -Mike __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

11-19-2006, 03:33 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: firewall differences from linkage to cable. look at loctar , i think that is how it is spelled, pedals and cables. They offer some really clean looking designs

11-19-2006, 03:43 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: firewall differences from linkage to cable. Cable was not offered n 69 __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-19-2006, 07:14 PM	#4
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,130	Re: firewall differences from linkage to cable. You can mount the 71-2 pedal assy to the earlier firewall. Drill mounting holes and cable hole...then fill the holes left over from linkage setup. The Lokar cable works even better than the OEM, with the 71-2 pedal.

11-19-2006, 08:55 PM	#5
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: firewall differences from linkage to cable. Here are some pics how I did it. You can see the relationship from the original pedal location for the rod style. Once mounted the new pedal assembly you have to tweak the upper part of the pedal assembly so it doesn’t hit the hump on the side and you pretty much have to locate the cable eye in the flattest area possible, then drill from the inside out a small hole using the cable hole on the pedal as a guide Then I used a die grinder to make the square hole. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:13 AM.

11-20-2006, 02:26 AM	#6
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: firewall differences from linkage to cable. thanks guys! jamis are you the person who wrote the thread on this conversion? i dont remember much.. but it looks like the thread i remember seeing.. maybe in just __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

11-20-2006, 09:11 AM	#9
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: firewall differences from linkage to cable. You are probably thinking of Putter's post: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1383300 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

11-28-2006, 03:03 AM	#10
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: firewall differences from linkage to cable. ok sweet thanks guys! __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20



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