c3 manual pedal set up?
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c3 manual pedal set up?
I've been searching the threads as well as for sale items.
Why does it seem c3 manual pedal set ups can't be found in the parts catalogs?
You can find clutch pedals, automatic brake pedals but not manual brake pedals.
Trying to do a conversion and drop in a five speed but can't find a manaual pedal set up. Is this only available used? or big bucks as a keisler or 5speed chevy set up?
Strange!
Dick
Why does it seem c3 manual pedal set ups can't be found in the parts catalogs?
You can find clutch pedals, automatic brake pedals but not manual brake pedals.
Trying to do a conversion and drop in a five speed but can't find a manaual pedal set up. Is this only available used? or big bucks as a keisler or 5speed chevy set up?
Strange!
Dick
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Search for salvage yards that specialize in used Corvette parts. You may even have one local. There is nothing wrong with used pedals so long as they weren't butchered when removed. Powder coat them and replace a few springs and they're as good as new.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Fairview TX
I went the used route. Think I paid $90 off ebay for a complete pedal assembly. Replaced the bushings and springs for something like $15.
Cleaned them up and painted them, life is good.
I've seen folks bend the auto-pedal and cut the foot pad to size/shape. If you have a torch, that may be an option, but seems like a lot of hassle to save a few bucks.
Cleaned them up and painted them, life is good.
I've seen folks bend the auto-pedal and cut the foot pad to size/shape. If you have a torch, that may be an option, but seems like a lot of hassle to save a few bucks.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Las Cruces NM
I don't know what year you have, but give Paragon a call...
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...A-D9C32B018285
I would just use a used one...that's what I did. Sandblast or hand sand then repaint it like it originally was.
C
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...A-D9C32B018285
I would just use a used one...that's what I did. Sandblast or hand sand then repaint it like it originally was.
C
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Joined: May 2004
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From: Fort Drum New York
As far as new parts go, (someone correct me if im wrong) there is no difference in the brake pedal from auto and standard. Just the little plate that’s tac welded on the bottom. When I converted my auto to a 4 speed, a plasma cutter made the auto brake petal into a manual.
Hope this helps
Bob
Hope this helps
Bob
