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Pedal To The Metal Or Not - Problem Solver Tech
 With the welding, grinding...  With the welding, grinding and drilling completed, we refinished all of the components. We painted the pedals, brake return spring and hardware in a semi-gloss black, while the remaining bare metal parts were painted with Eastwood TiCoat. |  Then, after grinding the area...  Then, after grinding the area smooth, we re-drilled a proper round hole in the correct location. |  To begin the re-assembly process,...  To begin the re-assembly process, we greased the pedal bushings and spacers... |  ...then installed the pedals...  ...then installed the pedals into the support bracket. |  Next, we reinstalled the clutch...  Next, we reinstalled the clutch pedal bumper, speedometer cable bracket, and brakelight switch. |  Finally, we assembled the...  Finally, we assembled the brake pedal return spring, link, pin, and retaining clip. |  Here's our refreshed pedal...  Here's our refreshed pedal assembly ready to reinstall. |  As mentioned in the main body...  As mentioned in the main body of the article, we installed a bronze bushing in the clutch rod hole of the clutch pedal. In our excitement to put the shiny pedals back in the car, we forgot to take a picture of the bushing on the bench, where it would have been much easier! |  With our new reproduction...  With our new reproduction pedal pads added, our 40+-year-old pedals have a new lease on life, and we can't wait to start pushing them with gusto. Sharp-eyed readers may notice the added automatic transmission electric kickdown switch on the accelerator pedal and wonder about that apparent contradiction. Well, we have other, sinister motives for that switch in the near future. Stay tuned... |
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