Clutch Pedal Install
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Clutch Pedal Install
My '78 Vette came from the factory with an Automatic, and I am converting it to Manual Trans.
I bought the clutch/brake pedal assembly that I believe came from a '69 Vette. I came to the conclusion that it was a non-power brake Vette because the bolt pattern on the bracket was different. Here is the older bracket:
This is the bracket that was in my Vette which has power brakes. See how the bolt pattern is different:
I moved all of the clutch pedal assembly to my original bracket in order to have a direct bolt-in. I now have the clutch pedal temporarily installed in my Vette.
I still have to cut the hole for the clutch rod to go through the firewall:
If you ever wondered what all the wiring under the dash looks like, well here is the one out of my '78:
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Re: Clutch Pedal Install (matchframe)
Looking good.
Is it possible to adjust the height of the clutch pedal? I'm installing a new power booster and the rod was 1/2" shorter than the old one. I installed it and connected the brake pedal to the clevis and measured the distance from the pedal to the floor. According to my Assembly Manual, it is now in the correct possition, 3.68" from the floor. But now my clutch sits way high.
Is it possible to adjust the height of the clutch pedal? I'm installing a new power booster and the rod was 1/2" shorter than the old one. I installed it and connected the brake pedal to the clevis and measured the distance from the pedal to the floor. According to my Assembly Manual, it is now in the correct possition, 3.68" from the floor. But now my clutch sits way high.
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Re: Clutch Pedal Install (matchframe)
My hat's off to you !! Big job ahead ... but eat the elephant one bite at a time and you'll be cruzin' before you know it!
Keep the pic's coming ...
:thumbs:
Keep the pic's coming ...
:thumbs:
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Re: Clutch Pedal Install (matchframe)
Looking good. :thumbs: Thats a lot of work, now its time to weld the clutch tower for the z bar. On my 80 there were 2 threaded holes in the frame to accept it, hope you have them also. There were also 3 tiny depressions where the rubber clutch rod seal will mount (for the screws) where the rod will go thru the wall on 80's.
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Re: Clutch Pedal Install (Ak. Mal)
Looking good.
Is it possible to adjust the height of the clutch pedal? I'm installing a new power booster and the rod was 1/2" shorter than the old one. I installed it and connected the brake pedal to the clevis and measured the distance from the pedal to the floor. According to my Assembly Manual, it is now in the correct possition, 3.68" from the floor. But now my clutch sits way high.
Is it possible to adjust the height of the clutch pedal? I'm installing a new power booster and the rod was 1/2" shorter than the old one. I installed it and connected the brake pedal to the clevis and measured the distance from the pedal to the floor. According to my Assembly Manual, it is now in the correct possition, 3.68" from the floor. But now my clutch sits way high.
Hope this helps!
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Re: Clutch Pedal Install (Skipple)
My hat's off to you !! Big job ahead ... but eat the elephant one bite at a time and you'll be cruzin' before you know it!
Keep the pic's coming ... :thumbs:
Keep the pic's coming ... :thumbs:
When I do look at the whole picture of the project, kind of bums me out knowing how much there is left to do. But when I approach it as many little projects, I feel like I am accomplishing something. One step at a time!
I do miss cruising in the Vette, especially this time of the year when the weather is so nice.
Thanks again!
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Re: Clutch Pedal Install (John65,80)
Looking good. :thumbs: Thats a lot of work, now its time to weld the clutch tower for the z bar. On my 80 there were 2 threaded holes in the frame to accept it, hope you have them also. There were also 3 tiny depressions where the rubber clutch rod seal will mount (for the screws) where the rod will go thru the wall on 80's.
I am building a Gen V 454 for it, which does not have the pivot ball on the block. My plan is to buy the pivot ball bracket from Scoggins/Dickey for the Gen V and VI blocks, and mount the block on the frame to line up the Z-Bar so I can locate exactly where the Z-Bar bracket needs to be welded on the frame.
I have not looked closely where the linkage will go through the firewall yet, hopefully the 78 also has the depressions where the rubber clutch rod seal will mount.
What transmission did you put in your 80?
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