Thread: Accelerator petal quandary

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I had planned on using a Lokar petal and linkage but after reading the directions you can get on line I believe I might do better with a stock set-up from a 70s/80s vehicle. Has anyone had experience with this kind of petal for their ride?

Whats it going in John?

A 51 Chevy truck, 3/4 ton with a 350 sbc.

I'm going to use this one on my 37 Ford because I don't want to put a hole in my new firewall. It's cable operated under the floor.
http://lokar.com/product-description...ttlepedals.htm

I don't mind a hole in the firewall for the cable; I don't want one in the floor as I worry about sealing out road dirt and grime. I have seen OEM that don't mount to the floor and just swing from the firewall.

Been thinking the same way on my 55. Not going the hitec way -using a oem from a 90's truck

Lots of choices in the boneyard. In my last build, I used an under-dash, 90-degree master and booster from Kugle Komponents. Rescued a brake and throttle pedal from a Mark V Lincoln. Cut the brake pedal pad off the Lincoln arm and welded it to the Kugel brake arm. Pedal and throttle matched and looked real nice.

I've recently put in a lokar eliminator pedal in my 48 ford f1. It was fairly easy, and doesn't take any skill! I'm happy with the results.

Try the wrecking yard, probably pick several up for $5 a piece. Then make the best one work or even piece a couple together. That's the old school way.

Pat

Look at the full size Dodge vans (with the later style cable setup) pedal assy. Bolts to the firewall with two bolts very easy to mount and work with. There is a rubber bushing retained with a simple clip on th interior side that supports and locates the cable in the firewall. Pretty clean and simple setup.

I think they can be found on about 86-87 and up with the fuel injection. I just pulled one from a 90 last week for one of my projects

What do you see as the problem with the Lokar unit? Thats what I used on my rpu, and it couldn't have been simpler. 5 years now of trouble free use.---Brian

Brian:

I have never liked the polished look or the weird shapes some of Lokar's come in. I prefer the plain black rubber pedal without any show. With that in mind it makes no sense to spend $100.00+ for a Lokar unit when I can pick one up at a salvage yard for less $. The only question is, what vehicle had what would be best for a 50s chevy truck with a 350 sbc and 4 barrel Holly 600.

Originally Posted by John Brian

I have never liked the polished look or the weird shapes some of Lokar's come in. I prefer the plain black rubber pedal without any show. With that in mind it makes no sense to spend $100.00+ for a Lokar unit when I can pick one up at a salvage yard for less $. The only question is, what vehicle had what would be best for a 50s chevy truck with a 350 sbc and 4 barrel Holly 600.

Sounds like you need to take some ballpark measurements of where you'd like to mount this thing on the firewall then hit your local Pick-a-part and do some shopping. They're bound to have several workable options for you.

JohnBrian--Alright---I see your point with the $100 price tag. Actually, on a model A, the gas pedal is not visible anyways---It is a hanging style pedal that mounts high on the firewall, and to position the pad where it is comfortable at the center of my size 11 shoe places the entire thing so high that you can't see it when you open the door and look in.

Originally Posted by John Brian

Brian:

I have never liked the polished look or the weird shapes some of Lokar's come in. I prefer the plain black rubber pedal without any show. With that in mind it makes no sense to spend $100.00+ for a Lokar unit when I can pick one up at a salvage yard for less $. The only question is, what vehicle had what would be best for a 50s chevy truck with a 350 sbc and 4 barrel Holly 600.

John they do make one in black with black metal, It's even more expensive though. The nice thing about Lokar is the ease of setup and use, and cables that work with just about any setup you might want to use for carburator, The downside is they are really costly!