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hpcgmc · 11-17-2016, 09:53 PM

My truck is in the final stages of rust repair on the interior and I'm wondering if I should disassemble the clutch and brake pedal assembly for powder coating, or replace it with an aftermarket assembly. I found a set by wilwood and a set by kugel, both in the $250 range. My plan is to put an automatic trans in for the next few years, but eventually put in an LS motor with 5 speed and a hydraulic clutch -so I want the ability to add the clutch at some point. Has anyone used an aftermarket pedal assembly? Whats the pros and cons?

Thanks!

http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenca...roducts_id=192

http://www.wilwood.com/Pedals/PedalL...Clutch%20Pedal

67ChevyRedneck · 11-17-2016, 11:18 PM

I would love to see what the legroom would be. I'm 5'8" and I feel cramped in my cab with the pedal position, they're so far "out" from the floor!

The gas pedal is nice, but you have to lift your leg for the brake/clutch. Would be nice if you could just slide your feet over like newer rides.

Andy4639 · 11-18-2016, 07:23 AM

I installed the gas pedal last year. I then bought the pedal covers for the brake and e brake.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689764

NC_John · 11-18-2016, 07:35 AM

Not sure how much I like the other one but the wilwood stuff is sexy. I wonder what kind of job installation would be on our lumpy, bumpy firewalls. It was a bit of a bugger just mounting a hydraulic clutch master - there just isn't much flat available real estate.

treeboy97 · 11-18-2016, 09:09 AM

I installed the Lokar gas pedal like Andy4639, the quality of the product is top notch.

68Stepbed · 11-18-2016, 09:47 AM

Lokar also makes pedal arms for the factory location. The Wilwood and Kugel parts listed by the OP both require considerable fabrication, so they're not the best option for the guy building it in a home garage. However, if you've got the the shop, tools, material, and know-how, the Wilwood is a great option.

Lokar stuff

Andy4639 · 11-18-2016, 11:01 AM

The Lokar pedals are bolt in. They have the clutch pedal also.
I thought really hard on swapping to them but after seeing the covers I went that route. + I only had a week before the Power Tour started.

1moretoy · 11-19-2016, 03:47 PM

I have the locar brake and gas pedal and love them. I'll try tout get you a picture later today.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-19-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1moretoy

I have the locar brake and gas pedal and love them. I'll try tout get you a picture later today.

Do they give any more legroom?

Overdriven · 11-20-2016, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Do they give any more legroom?

That's the million dollar question

1moretoy · 11-20-2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Do they give any more legroom?

It's hard to say because I also replaced the seat at the same time. I think all-in-all I have more leg room. But it's probably a combination of the two I'm guessing. If anything they look awesome and function properly.

Lattimer · 11-20-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Do they give any more legroom?

I don't think they do. The arms are the same overall shape and size as stock. I wound up doing the lokar gas pedal to convert to cable and adding the matching pads to the stock arms.

When I added power brakes I made up my own connecting rod from the pedal to the firewall linkage and got my brake pedal to be similar height to the gas pedal. Then I made my own clutch linkage and got the clutch pedal a couple inches closer to the floor. It helped quite a bit.

hpcgmc · 11-20-2016, 01:59 PM

OP here - thanks for all the great input. I don't want a big project making an aftermarket bracket fit the firewall, so I'll stick with the stock brake/clutch bracket. I might upgrade to the Lokar pedal arms when I re assemble the truck.

11-17-2016, 09:53 PM	#1
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	aftermarket pedal assembly? My truck is in the final stages of rust repair on the interior and I'm wondering if I should disassemble the clutch and brake pedal assembly for powder coating, or replace it with an aftermarket assembly. I found a set by wilwood and a set by kugel, both in the $250 range. My plan is to put an automatic trans in for the next few years, but eventually put in an LS motor with 5 speed and a hydraulic clutch -so I want the ability to add the clutch at some point. Has anyone used an aftermarket pedal assembly? Whats the pros and cons? Thanks! http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenca...roducts_id=192 http://www.wilwood.com/Pedals/PedalL...Clutch%20Pedal __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.

11-17-2016, 11:18 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? I would love to see what the legroom would be. I'm 5'8" and I feel cramped in my cab with the pedal position, they're so far "out" from the floor! The gas pedal is nice, but you have to lift your leg for the brake/clutch. Would be nice if you could just slide your feet over like newer rides. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-18-2016, 07:23 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? I installed the gas pedal last year. I then bought the pedal covers for the brake and e brake. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689764 __________________ 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.

11-18-2016, 07:35 AM	#4
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? Not sure how much I like the other one but the wilwood stuff is sexy. I wonder what kind of job installation would be on our lumpy, bumpy firewalls. It was a bit of a bugger just mounting a hydraulic clutch master - there just isn't much flat available real estate. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

11-18-2016, 09:09 AM	#5
treeboy97 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Posts: 136	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? I installed the Lokar gas pedal like Andy4639, the quality of the product is top notch. __________________ 1970 C10 LWB (Grandfather's Truck) 5.3 4L60E 2012 Victory Cross Country Touring I'm not wasting money on my truck/bike, I'm helping to rescue the economy one mod at a time.

11-18-2016, 09:47 AM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? Lokar also makes pedal arms for the factory location. The Wilwood and Kugel parts listed by the OP both require considerable fabrication, so they're not the best option for the guy building it in a home garage. However, if you've got the the shop, tools, material, and know-how, the Wilwood is a great option. Lokar stuff __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-18-2016, 11:01 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? The Lokar pedals are bolt in. They have the clutch pedal also. I thought really hard on swapping to them but after seeing the covers I went that route. + I only had a week before the Power Tour started. __________________ 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.

11-19-2016, 03:47 PM	#8
1moretoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: san jose ca Posts: 467	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? I have the locar brake and gas pedal and love them. I'll try tout get you a picture later today.

11-20-2016, 01:59 PM	#13
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	Re: aftermarket pedal assembly? OP here - thanks for all the great input. I don't want a big project making an aftermarket bracket fit the firewall, so I'll stick with the stock brake/clutch bracket. I might upgrade to the Lokar pedal arms when I re assemble the truck. __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.



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