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**fine69** · 11-04-2018, 11:33 AM

Found this last week! Anyone else have one?

**Boog** · 11-04-2018, 11:44 AM

I had the accelerator foot in my first car. Cal Custom I believe was the brand.

kingsolver72 · 11-04-2018, 12:03 PM

I haven’t seen those in years. I think I like the dimmer switch better than the gas pedal one.
Try to explain that to today’s kids. Would look funny hanging on a turn signal lever.

CG · 11-04-2018, 06:28 PM

I have a couple of sets and am always looking for more. So if you want to sell or trade for something Id be open =)

**Ironhorse** · 11-04-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

I haven’t seen those in years. I think I like the dimmer switch better than the gas pedal one.
Try to explain that to today’s kids. Would look funny hanging on a turn signal lever.

I remember those "surfer foot" gas pedal and dimmer switch, recall it was CalCustom that offered them, maybe early 70's?

Wish the auto and truck mfg's would have left the dimmer switch on the floor instead of moving it to the multi-function switch on the column. Much easier to just shift your foot over, especially in heavy night time traffic.

flashed · 11-04-2018, 07:39 PM

I have a couple of the Gas Feet ones taking us space in my shop.

**special-K** · 11-04-2018, 08:03 PM

I bought an old set off a member here. He did a 1/2ass job of packing and the dimmer foot had fallen out. He sent me a new one and it just wasn't the same with one new and one old, so I sold the set. The gas pedal gets to be a PIA IIRC. KWIM?

(Know what I mean?). It seems I'd buy stuff like this because I thought it was cool, then ended up realizing I liked driving w/o it there. That's how I got to be an old man saying "You don't need all that razmataz" or "Ain't nothin' but a gimmick"

**Stocker** · 11-04-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Wish the auto and truck mfg's would have left the dimmer switch on the floor instead of moving it to the multi-function switch on the column. Much easier to just shift your foot over, especially in heavy night time traffic.

Ditto that. It was a great design, simple yet so intuitive to use. Especially on mountain roads where your hands are moving the steering wheel so often.

Back on topic, I remember those aluminum 'feet' but never wanted any enough to buy them.

CG · 11-04-2018, 09:18 PM

I have the foot pedal in my K20. I bought a new repro pedal from Wes and cut it up so the foot pedal would mount to it perfectly. Been on there a long time with no issues. But I also don't drive the truck much, so YMMV =)

My grand kids love it and when my nephew was using the truck he and his buddies liked it.

**3757chevy** · 11-04-2018, 09:36 PM

My first reaction was to say , yes , I have one ...some where. As for the the cat , yes , I have one of those, also.

**A1971Blazer** · 11-05-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

........ That's how I got to be an old man saying "You don't need all that razmataz" or "Ain't nothin' but a gimmick"

I can relate..
when I was a younger man...I once bought a brand new car, brought it home and proceeded to change the cam, intake, carb, and added headers.......
my Dad in his wisdom asked me....."son, why did you buy a new car that you have to work on all the time?"
Now I understand what he meant..and although I still enjoy working on them..but I've adopted the same philosophy....a lot of is a "gimmick" or "fad"
Just my 2¢....

**special-K** · 11-05-2018, 09:08 AM

Yep, "Just something someone came up with for you to spend your money on... son"

But those little pedals sure are neat!

**Palf70Step** · 11-05-2018, 09:09 AM

Yep, I have the dimmer in my tool/box parts area and the gas pedal on my truck. Can't imagine a project truck with out the gas pedal. The dimmer kinda always irritated me, but I still have it to try again some day.

blazer2007 · 11-05-2018, 11:04 AM

I have the gas pedal one and was never used and I have the big Moon boot looking one I,ve packed around for 40 yrs.

jchav62 · 11-05-2018, 05:55 PM

I have the gas pedal and the dimmer switch in the '62.

72c20customcamper · 11-05-2018, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I remember those "surfer foot" gas pedal and dimmer switch, recall it was CalCustom that offered them, maybe early 70's?

Wish the auto and truck mfg's would have left the dimmer switch on the floor instead of moving it to the multi-function switch on the column. Much easier to just shift your foot over, especially in heavy night time traffic.

Didnt work so well if your left foot was on the clutch at the time

I had the gas peddle one on a1963 Hawk back in 77

**special-K** · 11-06-2018, 07:59 AM

Ironically, the dimmer went to the column after most vehicles went to automatic.

cypressbog · 11-07-2018, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Wish the auto and truck mfg's would have left the dimmer switch on the floor instead of moving it to the multi-function switch on the column.

Those that live in the great white North are thankful they were moved off the floor. Out carpets and floor boards are wet with salt water all winter and the floor dimmers would short out.

Timtruck · 11-07-2018, 07:26 PM

I still have one for the gas pedal.

11-04-2018, 11:33 AM	#1
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Looking through old partsbins..... Found this last week! Anyone else have one? Attached Images __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

11-04-2018, 11:44 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... I had the accelerator foot in my first car. Cal Custom I believe was the brand. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-04-2018, 12:03 PM	#3
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,199	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... I haven’t seen those in years. I think I like the dimmer switch better than the gas pedal one. Try to explain that to today’s kids. Would look funny hanging on a turn signal lever.

11-04-2018, 06:28 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... I have a couple of sets and am always looking for more. So if you want to sell or trade for something Id be open =)

11-04-2018, 07:39 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... I have a couple of the Gas Feet ones taking us space in my shop.

11-04-2018, 08:03 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... I bought an old set off a member here. He did a 1/2ass job of packing and the dimmer foot had fallen out. He sent me a new one and it just wasn't the same with one new and one old, so I sold the set. The gas pedal gets to be a PIA IIRC. KWIM? (Know what I mean?). It seems I'd buy stuff like this because I thought it was cool, then ended up realizing I liked driving w/o it there. That's how I got to be an old man saying "You don't need all that razmataz" or "Ain't nothin' but a gimmick" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-04-2018, 09:18 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... I have the foot pedal in my K20. I bought a new repro pedal from Wes and cut it up so the foot pedal would mount to it perfectly. Been on there a long time with no issues. But I also don't drive the truck much, so YMMV =) My grand kids love it and when my nephew was using the truck he and his buddies liked it.

11-04-2018, 09:36 PM	#10
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,837	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... My first reaction was to say , yes , I have one ...some where. As for the the cat , yes , I have one of those, also. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

11-05-2018, 09:08 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... Yep, "Just something someone came up with for you to spend your money on... son" But those little pedals sure are neat! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-05-2018, 09:09 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,608	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... Yep, I have the dimmer in my tool/box parts area and the gas pedal on my truck. Can't imagine a project truck with out the gas pedal. The dimmer kinda always irritated me, but I still have it to try again some day. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-05-2018, 11:04 AM	#14
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... I have the gas pedal one and was never used and I have the big Moon boot looking one I,ve packed around for 40 yrs. Attached Images

11-05-2018, 05:55 PM	#15
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11-06-2018, 07:59 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Looking through old partsbins..... Ironically, the dimmer went to the column after most vehicles went to automatic. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-07-2018, 07:26 PM	#19
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