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c-1072 · 08-30-2006, 08:54 PM

I want to swap over the accelerator pedal from rod type to cable . I have the cable and pedal . anyone done this any tips or pics ? it seems as though i cant use my existing holes so i am alittle stuck .

chevybill · 08-30-2006, 08:58 PM

search the faq section, i think putter done a write up on this.

neonlarry · 08-30-2006, 08:59 PM

Look here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1383300

Brad · 08-30-2006, 09:16 PM

I happen to be doing this project myself right now!

c-1072 · 08-30-2006, 09:17 PM

I love you guys i dont know how you find this stuff everytime i go to the faqs section i cant even come up with something close to what i am serching for .thanks a lot fellas

QKENUF4U · 08-31-2006, 12:11 AM

so why does everyone want the cable instead of the rod ?? i liked the rod setup in my 68 camaro ALOT. wouldnt mind changing mine over to rod myself.

Brad · 08-31-2006, 01:37 AM

I'm swapping over due to adding a 4bbl to my I-6 and it's sooooooooo much easier than trying to make the rod work and buying a bunch of expensive bellcranks and linkage and wasting time trying to hook it all up and....

BubbaGreen · 08-31-2006, 02:29 AM

Main reason is safety....if an engine mount breaks and the engine rocks over....it pulls the throttle OPEN if its connected via a rod, very dangerous

70short · 08-31-2006, 01:31 PM

I think the cable hooked to the right linkage looks alot cleaner. I am looking into all after market. "LOKAR" I have the lokar TH400 kickdown switch and bracket on my edelbrock carb right now. Soon I hope to instal lokar pedal's, and the cable for the gas pedal.

Gary

60 GMC · 08-31-2006, 06:01 PM

I got my pedal from an 80's chevy,just put it where it is comfortable and drill the three holes to mount it and another for the cable.If you are using the GM style cable youll need to make the hole square with a file so the cable can snap in there,cant speak for the lokar setup though

purple gas · 08-31-2006, 10:10 PM

I put a cable set up in my truck, but I later switched back. To make the square hole I first drilled a round hole, then squared it buy using a Jig saw and cleaned it up with a file. was real easy

08-30-2006, 08:54 PM	#1
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	changing over gas pedal (help) I want to swap over the accelerator pedal from rod type to cable . I have the cable and pedal . anyone done this any tips or pics ? it seems as though i cant use my existing holes so i am alittle stuck .

08-30-2006, 08:58 PM	#2
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) search the faq section, i think putter done a write up on this. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

08-30-2006, 08:59 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) Look here: 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

08-30-2006, 09:16 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) I happen to be doing this project myself right now! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-30-2006, 09:17 PM	#5
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) I love you guys i dont know how you find this stuff everytime i go to the faqs section i cant even come up with something close to what i am serching for .thanks a lot fellas

08-31-2006, 12:11 AM	#6
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) so why does everyone want the cable instead of the rod ?? i liked the rod setup in my 68 camaro ALOT. wouldnt mind changing mine over to rod myself.

08-31-2006, 01:37 AM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) I'm swapping over due to adding a 4bbl to my I-6 and it's sooooooooo much easier than trying to make the rod work and buying a bunch of expensive bellcranks and linkage and wasting time trying to hook it all up and.... __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-31-2006, 02:29 AM	#8
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) Main reason is safety....if an engine mount breaks and the engine rocks over....it pulls the throttle OPEN if its connected via a rod, very dangerous __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

08-31-2006, 01:31 PM	#9
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) I think the cable hooked to the right linkage looks alot cleaner. I am looking into all after market. "LOKAR" I have the lokar TH400 kickdown switch and bracket on my edelbrock carb right now. Soon I hope to instal lokar pedal's, and the cable for the gas pedal. Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

08-31-2006, 06:01 PM	#10
60 GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Butler,pa Posts: 26	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) I got my pedal from an 80's chevy,just put it where it is comfortable and drill the three holes to mount it and another for the cable.If you are using the GM style cable youll need to make the hole square with a file so the cable can snap in there,cant speak for the lokar setup though

08-31-2006, 10:10 PM	#11
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 686	Re: changing over gas pedal (help) I put a cable set up in my truck, but I later switched back. To make the square hole I first drilled a round hole, then squared it buy using a Jig saw and cleaned it up with a file. was real easy __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.



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