Modern throttle linkage

[reed62]

Hey all,

I know I have seen a posting about using a early 90's Chevy pickup or suburban throttle cable system on our trucks. I have searched through the forum but have not been able to find any info on it. Does anyone have a link or info on it?

Thanks much...

[AcampoDave]

http://www.persh.org/pickup/CableThrottle.htm Here it is thanks to another member here named Mark. I haven't seen him post in a while though. Hope he's doing well.

[reed62]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

http://www.persh.org/pickup/CableThrottle.htm Here it is thanks to another member here named Mark. I haven't seen him post in a while though. Hope he's doing well.

Ahhh...thanks AcampoDave! I knew I hadn't lost my mind...

[Kenfuzed]

Since finding a donor 71-72 has become increasingly difficult, does anyone know of an aftermarket solution?

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by Kenfuzed

Since finding a donor 71-72 has become increasingly difficult, does anyone know of an aftermarket solution?

Lokar makes a pedal in both black and aluminum.

[Kenfuzed]

Thanks I was just on their site and see that they also now offer a floor mount version which would be closer to our originals while having the advantage of being cable actuated. It would be interesting to see if anyone here has used one of those yet.

[The Rocknrod]

This is the one I was looking at possibly using, it's black:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/l...6164/overview/
I have an original pedal assembly now I might use though. Just need to get a new pedal pad.

[reed62]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Lokar makes a pedal in both black and aluminum.

Yeah, I used their setup before on another build. The biggest problem was trying to cut the braided stainless cable sheathing cleanly enough so it would fit inside their cable end fitting without it unraveling. I know there is a trick to wrapping it first, but it's still a pain. For the money I will utilize another avenue, like I am on this project.

[forestb]

I was going to go with the floor mount version and the guy doing the install told me they were a pain in the but to install so I went with the other kind. I am vary happy with it. I think if I were to do it again I would have gotten the bigger pedal. The small one works fine but looks quite small next to the brake pedal.

Here is a unclear photo

Originally Posted by Kenfuzed

Thanks I was just on their site and see that they also now offer a floor mount version which would be closer to our originals while having the advantage of being cable actuated. It would be interesting to see if anyone here has used one of those yet.