The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-22-2015, 06:50 PM   #1
212004830
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: elgin, IL
Posts: 5
Accelerator pedal assemblies

Anyone use later model cable operated C10 gas pedal assemblies in their trucks? I have a '79 pedal assembly, throttle cable and brackets and feel the response will be better and safer than the rod but worry about where to mount it on the firewall and relation to the floorboard. Already using the Q-jet from the '79 so everything matches in the engine bay.
Found someone did something similar with a '72 pedal assembly in a '60 but when mocking mine up I worry I dont have the full throttle movement to get to WOT before the pedal hits the floor.
'65 GMC
212004830 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-22-2015, 07:42 PM   #2
earl84
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Montrose, CO
Posts: 972
Re: Accelerator pedal assemblies

I have one in mine from a '79 C20. Do a search for markeb01, he did a great thread on installing one. It does work pretty well, and no issues going WOT. Just gotta pay attention as you install, and plan for any floor mat, sound deadening, or carpet when installing.
earl84 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-22-2015, 11:16 PM   #3
argonaut
Senior Member
 
argonaut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,813
Re: Accelerator pedal assemblies

I used the accelerator assembly and cable from a 71 in my 66. Works beautifully. Just remember to lube the cable so it doesn't get sticky.
__________________
Jason M. @argonaut62

1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise
1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly
1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude

2001 Porsche 911 Carrera
1996 Ford Bronco XLT
1980 Jeep Wagoneer

2008 Honda CBR1000RR
2005 Honda RC51
1981 Honda CB750C


No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!
argonaut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2015, 07:22 PM   #4
212004830
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: elgin, IL
Posts: 5
Re: Accelerator pedal assemblies

thanks for the replies. I read through Markeb01 build thread and it is pretty clear. I think I am simply confusing myself and should had inspected the '79 assembly while in that truck closer before removal. after some thought my guess is the pedal at rest (no throttle) should basically hang from the firewall mounting point and not be resting on the floor. Sound right? and then as I depress finally reaching WOT the pedal and pedal rod finally come into contact with the floor/ firewall at WOT to limit the strain on the throttle cable assembly by over extending.
212004830 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2015, 08:10 PM   #5
markeb01
Senior Enthusiast
 
markeb01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
Re: Accelerator pedal assemblies

Yes that is correct. If it is resting on the floor when not in use, either the mount needs to move farther up the firewall, the pedal mechanism needs to be reshaped, or the pivot point that attaches to the firewall needs to be spaced farther away from the firewall to provide more travel. I've seen a variety of these overhead cable pedal mechanisms adapted, but some fit better while others require more modification to function properly.
__________________
My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502
markeb01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2015, 05:38 AM   #6
Dismas
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 34
Re: Accelerator pedal assemblies

I used a cable/pedal assembly from an 80's ish chevy . . found it at pick n pull.

The pedal and cable setup is so similar as to not bear mentioning for pretty much anything from the mid 70's to late 80's

I got my inspiration for it from here:

http://www.persh.org/pickup/CableThrottle.htm
Dismas is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
accelerator, pedal, throttle


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com