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robgrin · 03-31-2010, 10:46 PM

Whats everybody using for gas pedal linkage. I bought a v8 conversion linkage that is for 1953-59 chevy truck but its not even close. I have a 58 cab with a 350 small block and a 4 barrel carb.

OrrieG · 03-31-2010, 11:21 PM

I've used and will continue to use the stock V-8 linkage, simple lever and rod. Some guys use mid 70's truck pedal assemblies, they use a pull cable, pedal assy bolts to the firewall from inside. I prefer the rod so if for some reason both return springs fail I can put my toe under the rod and push the throttle closed, hard to do with a tension cable or Toyotas.

drivea55 · 04-01-2010, 01:26 AM

agreed! ditto... it works and the latter is a nice thing to know

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 04-01-2010, 06:14 PM

Often when you buy the kit new it is assembled the wrong way. Very confusing. Take it apart & you might be able to see how it goes. If not someone might post a photo of it. They have always worked good for me.

Rude Dude · 04-01-2010, 09:19 PM

This what I used there are generic on egay site cheaper than this

http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...ttlepedals.htm

03-31-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
robgrin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 41	gas pedal linkage Whats everybody using for gas pedal linkage. I bought a v8 conversion linkage that is for 1953-59 chevy truck but its not even close. I have a 58 cab with a 350 small block and a 4 barrel carb.

03-31-2010, 11:21 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: gas pedal linkage I've used and will continue to use the stock V-8 linkage, simple lever and rod. Some guys use mid 70's truck pedal assemblies, they use a pull cable, pedal assy bolts to the firewall from inside. I prefer the rod so if for some reason both return springs fail I can put my toe under the rod and push the throttle closed, hard to do with a tension cable or Toyotas. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-01-2010, 01:26 AM	#3
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: gas pedal linkage agreed! ditto... it works and the latter is a nice thing to know __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

04-01-2010, 06:14 PM	#4
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,194	Re: gas pedal linkage Often when you buy the kit new it is assembled the wrong way. Very confusing. Take it apart & you might be able to see how it goes. If not someone might post a photo of it. They have always worked good for me.

04-01-2010, 09:19 PM	#5
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: gas pedal linkage This what I used there are generic on egay site cheaper than this http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...ttlepedals.htm



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