LFD's gas pedal adapters (71-72 gas pedals in 67-70's)

[Puropedo]

Good to hear we have a great new product for our trucks. Great job Kevin!

[jorgensensc]

Money sent!

[howard_m18]

Kevin, my twin brother got a 64 chevy with a 454 & wants some better way to push the joy juice pedal. Will you kit work on his truck or did they change that much? Howard

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by howard_m18

Kevin, my twin brother got a 64 chevy with a 454 & wants some better way to push the joy juice pedal. Will you kit work on his truck or did they change that much? Howard

I was looking at one today and they are completely different but he should be able to drill the mounting holes for the 71-72 pedal and bolt it from the engine side. I guess he could also use my bracket and weld it to the fire wall on the inside and then bolt to that but I think it would be a waist if it were me. This kit is for a easy bolt in and if you are going to mod the part I would suggest starting from scratch.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Wow, that was friggin' quick man! Now I really will have to find where the heck I put that pedal...

Just tossing this out for anyone... where would I find a cable that would work for an edelbrock carb? Is there a "generic make your own cable kit" out there? Not really looking for Lokar quality/price, just something that will work safely.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

wooohooo....Thanks for getting these out so fast Kevin....and sorry if my address alone gave you writer's cramps!!!

Damb you need to move man. Heck my address is 7 and people always wait for more and I have to explain to them "no thats it".

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Wow, that was friggin' quick man! Now I really will have to find where the heck I put that pedal...

Just tossing this out for anyone... where would I find a cable that would work for an edelbrock carb? Is there a "generic make your own cable kit" out there? Not really looking for Lokar quality/price, just something that will work safely.

When I was at the local Napa parts store they have a book with every stock cable made and it gives lengths and end styles. Might be a place to start but if you have a stock one for starters then let them know what needs to be different.

For my LT1 I used one for a 96 Impala then shortened the cable shield for a better fit and went to Ace hardware and used two of the cable crimpers to shorten the cable under the dash. Has over 16,000 HARD miles on it with out fail and you could never tell anything was done.

What would be cool is as people start getting these hooked up, post pics and parts to complete the job.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[67ChevyRedneck]

My old adress used to be

### Gloucester Ferry Road

Had to spell that one for people every time...

Thanks for the tips!

[dan42]

-This ought to be moved to the parts for sale, although I'm glad it was here - I'm gonna get at least one myself.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by fatboys69

will the lokar / spetre style throttle cables work with this pedal as well ??

Yes it will but you will need to mount the pedal end different then the way it comes. They are designed to have the pedal slide between the clevis and the stock pedal is designed to have the cable go through it. So you would just remove the clevis (set screw) and slide the cable through the pedal and re-attach the clevis on the other side. Then I would use a small zit tie to keep the clevis tight to the pedal if you wanted. You could also (if you weld) if you wanted just cut and turn the to of the pedal rod 90* and with a little bit of sanding the clevis would slide right on. That would be the cleanest way to go and if you don't weld but have a torch you could just heat it cherry hot and twist it 90*.

Originally Posted by dan42

-This ought to be moved to the parts for sale, although I'm glad it was here - I'm gonna get at least one myself.

Now Dan I thought more of you then that! How do you chose between your two kids? You know if you pick the 67 then the 70 will start acting up and if you chose the 70 the 67 will pee GL5 all over the driveway

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Sinister]

Would a 24 inch throttle cable work for this?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Sinister

Would a 24 inch throttle cable work for this?

I do think that was about the stock length but I would need to check to make sure. What ever the stock 71-72 used will be a bolt in deal (after you cut the square hole) but a lot of other cables will work as well. Also keep in mind that their may be different lengths depending on if it had a SBC, BBC or 6'er, so fining one that fits just how you want it should not be very hard at all. Also once people start installing these and post pics it will give a good starting point for others.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Sinister]

Thanks, went out and measured. I think the Lokar 24" universal cable will work, trimmed to fit. Firewall to the carb is under 24" and it looks like there's already a hole drilled in the firewall in the right spot.

[fatboys69]

thanks for the help !!! can't wait to get mine and get it installed !!!! as requested I'll post pics from the install. got a good deal on a lokar cable and was lookin for sumthin to use it on, guess i found it !!!!

THANKS AGAIN ROCKCRAWLIN !!!!!!!!

[Hart_Rod]

I think you will be able to modify the 67-70 pedal "Z" rod to work with this. It will require moving the pedal stop pin to the other side and bending the rod to match the 71/72 pedal. This will allow the use of the lokar setup without any welding or modification to the end of the pedal rod.

R/

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I think you will be able to modify the 67-70 pedal "Z" rod to work with this. It will require moving the pedal stop pin to the other side and bending the rod to match the 71/72 pedal. This will allow the use of the lokar setup without any welding or modification to the end of the pedal rod.

R/

Sounds doable but maybe more work then just bending the 71-72? Do you have a pic of just what you are talking about?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Rob I looked at one I had here and that is a good way to go with a bit of bending and it looks like for the roll pin you can just tap it through the other way.

Also just to let you guys who ordered since last night, they are all in the mail but the post office is closed today so they will be processed first thing in the morning.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Rob I looked at one I had here and that is a good way to go with a bit of bending and it looks like for the roll pin you can just tap it through the other way.

Also just to let guys know who ordered since last night they are al in the mail but post office is closed today so they will be processed first thing in the morning.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

When your adapter arrives, I'll take some good pictures showing what I did.

OBTW, my manifolds are the same as yours....

R/

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

When your adapter arrives, I'll take some good pictures showing what I did.

OBTW, my manifolds are the same as yours....

R/

So are you going to still use the hanging pedal from the 71-72 or the floor mounted one from the 67-70? I like how smooth the 71-72 style set up is over my old 70 stocker.

Ooh another selling point is the smooth operation of the 71-72 over the warn out rough 67-70

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[fatboys69]

no big deal on the delay, this will be one of my many winter updates

[cpetersen]

subscribed

[Sinister]

Payment sent. First Paypal didn't go through for some reason.

[lts70]

I have the 71-72 pedal assembly but no cable. What does the lokar cable look like you guys are using? How much are they costing? I am running a edelbrock performer carb, will the lokar cable work with that carb? Thanks Guys.

[Sinister]

I ordered the Lokar 24" Universal throttle cable. Looks like it'll work with a Performer carb. You have to use the Lokar throttle bracket. Only issue might be your transmission kickdown bracket. I'm running the Lokar Th400 kickdown switch and already have the throttle bracket. Hopefully it'll all work out.
Haven't got all my stuff yet though.

[Rokcrln]

Robert yours is on its way! I don't know why the first one did not go through but I only show one for you in my file so no worries.
Thanks,

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Sinister]

Cool, thanks Kevin.