Accelerator Pedal

[basstracker98k]

Does anyone know of anyone who makes a steel or aluminum gas pedal that works with the original linkage? Maybe on a hinge that just bolts to the floor board. Or anyone with a machine shop interested in making one?

[The Rocknrod]

Many people use the 72 pedal and a cable. I havnt seen a re-pop of the original yet. FYI there is a place called Aspen in Arizona I'd call and see if they have one. https://www.aspenautoaz.com/60-66-ch...uck-parts.html
72 use - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post1383300
I "think" the 67-68 standard gas pedal linkage is similar to ours in that it uses a rod. The attachement to the firewall is probably different. - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604264
And here is a real good thread on our series stock units - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601904

[cwcarpenter98]

I have not heard of anyone making one out of steel or aluminum. Page 40 of Truckandcarshop's catalog has both 60-63 and 64-66 counterpart replacement pedals.

On my 63, I used a squarebody pedal. I had to bend it a bunch to make it work, and I'm still not too happy with the placement of it. The 71-72 pedal is a much better option, so at some point, I will switch over to that one. It is because of the way the squarebody pedal kicks back towards the trans up rather than going straight down like on the 71-72s

[forestb]

I bought one a while back for my 62 that was mettle wrapped in plastic. It did not have a hing though. I can't remember how it pivoted.

[ACK]

I was toying around with the idea of making an aluminum gas pedal last month. Yes, would need a pivot point where it joins, probably 8-32 shoulder bolts, plus set screws to secure it to the pins on the floor. If I get around to making one, I'll follow up if there isn't a reply to your post from anybody that's created one.

[AcampoDave]

Did you know the pedal from the big ol' 70's Caddys fits our trucks without any modifications? The earlier ones are the most attractive because they have a rubber skirt on the bottom that keeps dirt from getting under them. Later ones look the same but lack the skirt. They have a nice stainless insert on them which trims out a ribbed rubber foot pad. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...MygGegUIARC_Ag this one is what I'm referring to, but it's the kind without the skirt at the bottom. If your truck has ball studs they fit right over them with a shot of Windex in the holes to kinda lube 'em up a bit. It you have a 60'63 you'll need the ball studs. Try to get the hardware from the Caddy as I think it will fit, otherwise LMC or whatever has probably got you covered for those.

[basstracker98k]

Thanks for the ideas I just don't like the cheap plastic pedals that they sell. They just seem well cheap. I would like to use the original linkage just because it works and why change it all, right? I mean I can its no problem but all I really need is a good pedal. I figure a flat piece of aluminum or stainless with a hinged piece at the bottom that I can just bolt through the floor with some tapered head allen bolts. Can you picture it? Seems like a guy with some simple machine shop equipment would be able to make it pretty easily. I could probably make something myself but it would be a bit crude without the machining tools

[AcampoDave]

Here's one with the skirt. https://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-67-68...wAAOSwilVbrFb9 i wouldn't pay what they are asking because now and then they still show up in the junkyard. That's where I got mine.

[basstracker98k]

Thanks for the info Dave, that isnt bad at all. You say you used that setup? Do you use the ball studs then?

[AcampoDave]

I've used that set up with and without factory ball studs. In the Caddy they mount on a metal bar with the ball studs attached. I simply removed the whole bar, studs and all (it just bolts to the floor) and put the whole deal in a '61 truck. My '66 has the ball studs already so I just popped it on. Presently however, I went back to stock for a more factory look. Edit: I think it worked best when I used the whole mounting bar from the Caddy so get it if you can. The reason I say that is because the Caddy pedal has a smooth plastic patch on the backside which rides on the linkage rod. When popping the pedal directly on the c10 ball studs the plastic patch is not quite centered on the linkage rod. It still works, but it sits a tad low. Using the bar from the Caddy elevates the pedal and centers the plastic patch over the linkage rod just as it is in the Caddy.

[oldtrux]

scotts hot rods makes a bolt in one,but ouch$$$

[64shortbox]

I also know a 72 Toronado gas pedal is the same as the Caddy if that helps.