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Baker819 · 04-09-2020, 12:35 AM

I took apart my truck maybe 6 years ago. Sadly in my burnt-out state I can not figure out how the gas pedal of all thing mounts. Searched the internet... no real help. I factory insulation on the firewall that has no places for holes. No obvious places for a bracket to be mounted, because just bolting the pedal assembly to the floor right now wouldn't work as it needs a lot of room to move. I'd appreciate any help you guys can provide.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2020, 01:08 AM

A picture is worth... well you know... The mounting bracket is attached on the engine side of the firewall. The under hood picture also shows the optional camper wiring harness which obscures the mounting bracket.

my kids toy · 04-09-2020, 02:59 AM

Your missing the mounting plate that holds what you pictured on to the firewall

Andy4639 · 04-09-2020, 09:02 AM

It depends on what year your truck is. 71-72 have the cable and ones before have a rod. Not sure when they swapped over though.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2020, 04:31 PM

In response to post 1...

Your truck appears to be a 67-70. If so, I don't recall any additional mounting plate. I believe they were only used on the 71s and 72s which used a hanging pedal and throttle cable to the carb rather than a floor mounted pedal and rod.

Frankly, mine has never been removed from the truck, but based on the pictures and my recollection (I'm not near my truck to verify) this assembly is inserted from the engine side of the firewall. Below is a repeat of the second picture in post 2. The yellow markings show the heads of what appear to be hex head sheet metal screws. The blue arrow is directed at the top part of the accelerator assembly.

EDIT: The blue arrow to the left is very hard to see. Also, the camper harness wiring over the bracket is probably not on your truck.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2020, 04:42 PM

Here are two other pictures that show the back of my original pedal, the pedal studs on the floor and and the installed linkage.

Andy4639 · 04-09-2020, 06:11 PM

71 Gas pedal I took out of my 71 and used it in the 68.

Baker819 · 04-09-2020, 08:21 PM

Thank you everyone for your responses. I forgot to mention the trucks a '69. I did learn in my research about two different styles. The mounting to the engine side of the firewall makes sense and the pictures helped. I appreciate it

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2020, 10:09 PM

Glad we could help.

04-09-2020, 12:35 AM	#1
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Help with pedal install I took apart my truck maybe 6 years ago. Sadly in my burnt-out state I can not figure out how the gas pedal of all thing mounts. Searched the internet... no real help. I factory insulation on the firewall that has no places for holes. No obvious places for a bracket to be mounted, because just bolting the pedal assembly to the floor right now wouldn't work as it needs a lot of room to move. I'd appreciate any help you guys can provide. Attached Images

04-09-2020, 01:08 AM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Help with pedal install A picture is worth... well you know... The mounting bracket is attached on the engine side of the firewall. The under hood picture also shows the optional camper wiring harness which obscures the mounting bracket. Attached Images __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 04-09-2020 at 02:35 AM.

04-09-2020, 02:59 AM	#3
my kids toy Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Grand Haven, mi Posts: 269	Re: Help with pedal install Your missing the mounting plate that holds what you pictured on to the firewall

04-09-2020, 09:02 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help with pedal install It depends on what year your truck is. 71-72 have the cable and ones before have a rod. Not sure when they swapped over though. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-09-2020, 04:31 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Help with pedal install In response to post 1... Your truck appears to be a 67-70. If so, I don't recall any additional mounting plate. I believe they were only used on the 71s and 72s which used a hanging pedal and throttle cable to the carb rather than a floor mounted pedal and rod. Frankly, mine has never been removed from the truck, but based on the pictures and my recollection (I'm not near my truck to verify) this assembly is inserted from the engine side of the firewall. Below is a repeat of the second picture in post 2. The yellow markings show the heads of what appear to be hex head sheet metal screws. The blue arrow is directed at the top part of the accelerator assembly. EDIT: The blue arrow to the left is very hard to see. Also, the camper harness wiring over the bracket is probably not on your truck. Attached Images __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 04-09-2020 at 06:43 PM.

04-09-2020, 04:42 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Help with pedal install Here are two other pictures that show the back of my original pedal, the pedal studs on the floor and and the installed linkage. Attached Images __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 04-09-2020 at 05:03 PM.

04-09-2020, 06:11 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help with pedal install 71 Gas pedal I took out of my 71 and used it in the 68. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-09-2020, 08:21 PM	#8
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Re: Help with pedal install Thank you everyone for your responses. I forgot to mention the trucks a '69. I did learn in my research about two different styles. The mounting to the engine side of the firewall makes sense and the pictures helped. I appreciate it

04-09-2020, 10:09 PM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Help with pedal install Glad we could help. __________________ Jim



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