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Automatic to manual conversion (Pedal assembly)

Old 08-17-2011, 05:12 PM
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Default Automatic to manual conversion (Pedal assembly)

I'm planning on doing a auto to 5 speed conversion on my 76 vette.

I hear the install of pedal assembly is the hardest to do.

Anyone have some instructions on this? or guidance?

Thanks
Old 08-17-2011, 05:49 PM
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I will be doing the same thing on my 72 automatic. I bought a 4sp peddle assembly on ebay and I don't see where it will be hard to put in. You need to take the steering column out (I am putting in a tilt column also) and I would take out the instrument cluster. While you are at it I would change out the power brake booster if you have power brakes. It is not a fun job do to later.
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There isn't really a "4 speed pedal assembly" per se. The bracket is the same as the automatic but there are two pedals hanging from the bracket vs. The one for an automatic. I have a complete narrative of the job with a parts list available which I can send you late Saturday or Sunday (out of town right now); just pm your email to me and I'll get it to you.
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Thanks 69fastfun. Guess what I should have said is that people who have done this job said the pedal/steering column is the hardest part of the job.

BirdSmith, thank you. I'll PM you. Much appreciated.
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Not really hard just time consuming. There is nothing hard about the job.
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Awesome, Thanks. Looking forward to shifting through gears....

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