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Old 06-08-2016, 01:38 PM
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I've had my '73 with the TH400 for a short time and one of the first things I've noticed is that there is very little space between the wide brake pedal and the gas pedal, which causes my shoe to hit the edge of the brake pedal when switching from one pedal to the other. Is there another year brake pedal or an aftermarket brake pedal available that is narrower?
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Paul 74 did a great job on his pedal. Here ya go:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-13-feet.html
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I did this exact conversion in about an hour. I think the narrower pedal pad was less than 10 bucks. But what a huge difference with size 12 boots!



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i used 70 pedals with trim

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ade-looks.html

some more ideas u can look into too
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
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Thank you all. In the post submitted by Paul 74, it does not give a part number for the brake pedal pad purchased through NAPA. Was there a specific year C1500 brake pedal pad or can you maybe supply the part number through Napa?
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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
Thank you all. In the post submitted by Paul 74, it does not give a part number for the brake pedal pad purchased through NAPA. Was there a specific year C1500 brake pedal pad or can you maybe supply the part number through Napa?
Here is the NAPA packaging with part number.



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Thanks again,
Napa had it in stock and only $5.13. Probably one of the cheapest purchases for the corvette so far!
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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
Thanks again,
Napa had it in stock and only $5.13. Probably one of the cheapest purchases for the corvette so far!
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Originally Posted by paul 74
Here is the NAPA packaging with part number.

I have been wanting to do this for awhile .I did a search and could not find this .I am glad you posted this again.
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I hope you can see my original post and pics. Believe me it has made a world of driving pleasure since I did that job several moons ago.
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Originally Posted by paul 74
I hope you can see my original post and pics. Believe me it has made a world of driving pleasure since I did that job several moons ago.
got it done today.

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