Z-Bar
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Burning Brakes
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From: High Desert California
Thank you, really appreciate it! Spedaleden's car is an original manual car and with his help, I'm just going by how his car was set-up.
Since you did a swap, perhaps you can be of assistance as well with other misc. stuff like the reverse lights, safety switch, etc. not to mention the z bar and other brackets.
Thank you once again and I do look forward to those pics.
Since you did a swap, perhaps you can be of assistance as well with other misc. stuff like the reverse lights, safety switch, etc. not to mention the z bar and other brackets.
Thank you once again and I do look forward to those pics.
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Burning Brakes
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From: High Desert California
We finally got the pedals on (after 6 tries)!!! The problem was that the pedal assembly we have didn't match with the holes on the car. My son used the auto pedal bracket and attached all the components from the the other assembly to it. Pedals and rod are now on.
Now, to deal with the Z bar and the other related brackets before we struggle with the tranny rods.
Again, pics will be helpful.
Now, to deal with the Z bar and the other related brackets before we struggle with the tranny rods.
Again, pics will be helpful.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Mundelein Illinois
We finally got the pedals on (after 6 tries)!!! The problem was that the pedal assembly we have didn't match with the holes on the car. My son used the auto pedal bracket and attached all the components from the the other assembly to it. Pedals and rod are now on.
Now, to deal with the Z bar and the other related brackets before we struggle with the tranny rods.
Again, pics will be helpful.
Now, to deal with the Z bar and the other related brackets before we struggle with the tranny rods.
Again, pics will be helpful.
Relook at page 1 it has the diagram for the Zbar
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Winston Salem NC
This is how the bracket goes to the frame. The wiring harness is bolted to one hole and the actual loom hides the second hole. Once you take the loom loose you'll see the other hole.
Be sure and put the ball stud in the hole that is about 6-8" from the rear of the block. It will screw into the one at the very back but the z-bar won't fit......ask me how I know.
Be sure and put the ball stud in the hole that is about 6-8" from the rear of the block. It will screw into the one at the very back but the z-bar won't fit......ask me how I know.
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Burning Brakes
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From: High Desert California
This is how the bracket goes to the frame. The wiring harness is bolted to one hole and the actual loom hides the second hole. Once you take the loom loose you'll see the other hole.
Be sure and put the ball stud in the hole that is about 6-8" from the rear of the block. It will screw into the one at the very back but the z-bar won't fit......ask me how I know.
Be sure and put the ball stud in the hole that is about 6-8" from the rear of the block. It will screw into the one at the very back but the z-bar won't fit......ask me how I know.
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Burning Brakes
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From: High Desert California
Be sure and put the ball stud in the hole that is about 6-8" from the rear of the block. It will screw into the one at the very back but the z-bar won't fit......ask me how I know.
Please clarify what you mean.....many thanks!!!!
Please clarify what you mean.....many thanks!!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Oak Harbor WA
The ball stud will fit in several holes but the linkage will only line up properly when it is installed in the correct stud boss. Notice the picture above has the stud in the correct location. I wish I had a lift I could get some detailed shots of my '81 that is a 4spd car.
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Burning Brakes
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From: High Desert California
Is your car an original 4 speed? Just asking because I'm trying to figure out the brake light switch, back-up light switch and the neutral safety switch as well. I wonder if there's a way to bypass the safety switch???
Safety Car
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From: Mundelein Illinois
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...%20up%20switch
Back up switch with automatic is located in center console
Brake switch I believe is the same just remove form automatic pedal and install on manual brake pedal.
Safety neutral switch, mounts on clutch pedal. Unplug automatic safety neutral and replug into switch below.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...utral%20switch
Heel & Toe
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Back up switch is mounted on Transmission. Here are the parts you need.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...%20up%20switch
Back up switch with automatic is located in center console
Brake switch I believe is the same just remove form automatic pedal and install on manual brake pedal.
Safety neutral switch, mounts on clutch pedal. Unplug automatic safety neutral and replug into switch below.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...utral%20switch
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...%20up%20switch
Back up switch with automatic is located in center console
Brake switch I believe is the same just remove form automatic pedal and install on manual brake pedal.
Safety neutral switch, mounts on clutch pedal. Unplug automatic safety neutral and replug into switch below.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...utral%20switch
Safety Car
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From: Mundelein Illinois
I believe its the lower switch. The one on top is for cruise control. You might need a new switch. Auto and manual are different switches. Take a test light and check. The brake light switch, switches power not ground. One terminal on the switch will have constant 12 volts the other terminal will receive 12 volts when pedal is depressed.
