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Pedal conversion project

Posted: 4/30/06 8:45pm Message 1 of 8
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Anacortes, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
After cutting down my brake pedal to size,for more footroom,I sent the requested drawings,measurements,& digital pics of the accelerator & brake pedals in to Ultimate Pedals ( www.ultimatepedals.com )Meanwhile,I used sandpaper,rust encasulator,& then semi-gloss black paint on the metal surfaces of my pedals.After recieving my new aluminum pedals,I followed the procedures outlined by the manufacturer...I used an automatic center punch to mark the spot to drill,then I started with a 1/8" drill bit,then finished with a 9/32" bit to complete the mounting holes for the screws,washers,nuts and studs.After inventing a new yoga pose,I managed to get all the nuts started in back of the brake pedal,to mount it.The gas pedal in my 79 is plastic,which required only the stainless screws for attachment.-

You will require the following tools, which can be obtained at any local hardware store:

  • #2 Philips screw driver
  • Open end-Box wrench 7/16"
  • Drill bits 1/8" and 9/32"
  • Electric drill
  • Automatic center punch
  • Pencil
  • Degreasing spray
  • 2" wide Masking tape 
     

     

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Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

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Pedal conversion project

Posted: 4/30/06 11:01pm Message 2 of 8
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Vette(s): 77 L82 coupe

hey that looks pretty slick!

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Pedal conversion project

Posted: 5/1/06 10:28am Message 3 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I agree, very nice indeed.


Pedal conversion project

Posted: 5/1/06 10:35am Message 4 of 8
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Anacortes, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
Thanks! Now I can wear something besides the thinnest running shoes,& be able to rest my size 13's on the floor next to the brake pedal,& still be able to use it when needed,plus it looks good too


Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

Pedal conversion project

Posted: 5/1/06 11:15am Message 5 of 8
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ANCHORAGE, AK - USA
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup
Nice job..How about a picture of the Yoga position???




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Pedal conversion project

Posted: 5/1/06 11:17am Message 6 of 8
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Anacortes, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
No pics! Lets just say I'm now seeing a chiropractor!


Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

Pedal conversion project

Posted: 5/1/06 1:03pm Message 7 of 8
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

Pedal conversion project

Posted: 5/1/06 7:28pm Message 8 of 8
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Anacortes, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
Thanks! In the pix,it looks like the accelerator is on crooked,but i guess its just optical illusion.


Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

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