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Jul 11, 2007 | 10:53 AM

ZYALTR

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Clutch rod

In rebuilding the z bar on my '65 convt I've discovered the clutch rod has a bend in it giving it a pretty good curved shape. Isn't this rod supposed to be perfectly straight? This car was wrecked on the drivers side at sometime before me and may be why a number of things seen to be a click off. This is the clutch pedal to the z bar rod. Help again!! Phil

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Jul 11, 2007 | 10:59 AM

stingrayl76

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Cllutch rods are straight.

Jul 11, 2007 | 11:39 AM

66BlkBB

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Cllutch rods are straight.

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Except after accidents!!!!!!

Jul 11, 2007 | 02:22 PM

macdarren

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ummmm...Mine has a clear curve/bend and others I have see do as well....I am taking the push rod from the pedal assembly to the Z-Bar. Mine is an early 65 car. The lower rod from z-bar to fork is straight.

Jul 11, 2007 | 02:26 PM

juliosz

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My 65 coupe pedal-to-Z bar rod has a distinct curve which I believe curves down when properly assembled.

Jul 11, 2007 | 03:13 PM

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I thought that the clutch rod from the pedal to the "Z" bar was a straight one. At least that's how I remember the rod on my car. Maybe I just don't remember correctly here.

Steve

Jul 11, 2007 | 03:14 PM

ZYALTR

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Thanks everyone. My clutch rod has a curve in it that looks to be by design. That said ,it does not appear to fit correctly and it has been subjected to a grinder. The spacer at the bracket is missing and the pin on the bracket has been chewed up. I think I'll order all new parts and hope Bubba doesen't show up to help. Phil