58 Cab gas pedal, what are you using?

[samdjr74]

Hi All,

I have a 58 cab on my 56 Chevy and I need to start looking for a gas pedal soon. I don't have the original and was wondering what you guys are using, original, aftermarket? What works best? I'm running a 350 in the truck so the stock carb set up is gone if that matters.

Thanks,
Sam

[dwcsr]

the one from a 72-87 is cable and fairly easy to install

[samdjr74]

Thanks Dave, I'll take a look at them.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

I use the original one. The linkage comes in a kit & the pedal has the hinge encassed in rubber & bolts to the floor. I don't like it. Next time I'm going to do like DW says & adapt the later model with a cable.

[samdjr74]

I was looking at going with a lokar but their prices are a little too high in my opinion. I can't find the original one for my truck so I figured looking at eiher used or adapting is the best bet. Sounds like you guys agree.

[OrrieG]

Stock 58-59 V8 rod and pivot through the firewall. I tossed the pedal that bolts the floor, just use the rod end it attached to. You can see it in this photo, behind the steering.

[renegade6]

If I remember correctly, I'm using a pedal and a cable from a 80s Chevy van.

[Kateaux]

I am using the Lokar billet aluminum pedal. Nice piece and easy to install.
K8O

[samdjr74]

Originally Posted by Kateaux

I am using the Lokar billet aluminum pedal. Nice piece and easy to install.
K8O

Which one? It looks like they make a couple different models.

[MrSinister]

i'm using the lokar eliminator. the one that mounts under the floor, was easy to install and cleans up the firewall

[blackdiesel]

i imagine with a little bit of engineering you could make nearly anything work. i put a camaro motor in my pickup and installed the camaro accelerator. little heat to bend the rod to the right angle and a few bolts to secure it to the floor. if you dont have axcess to a donor car or junk yard i have installed the aftermarket universal ones too, same thing only more$$$$