Wanted: GM clutch pedal

[theholycow]

Don't ask me what vehicle it comes from. It's for a custom application. I'll know it when I see it. I'm pretty sure a pedal from a GM vehicle will be easier for me to use.

Requirements: Looks like it will fit, is not expensive.

It will more likely come from a car than a truck. It should be about 14 inches long and not too curved/bent. I could probably narrow a brake pedal if you have one with a decent shape/length.

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[Jay2TheRescue]

I take it the clutch from the S-10 won't work?

[theholycow]

No. It's a little too long and shaped all wrong. I think I could rig it up but I'd rather use one that fits better.

[bowtieguy]

that's the bad thing w/ some 5 speeds. we used to have a rental truck that shifted INCREDIBLY long. could have been partly old/abused, partly bad design. any way, 5th and reverse made it feel like could smack the passenger window w/ the shifter!

[theholycow]

No, you don't get it. The clutch pedal from the S10 is on a piece of metal that is too long. It would not have enough room to have a full range of motion in the car where I'm putting it.

Here's what it looks like with me holding it in place:


The shifter throws on the donor S10 are almost the same as the throws in my 2008 VW.

[Jay2TheRescue]

You will probably have to switch the brake pedal too. I'm thinking you should maybe look at a clutch & brake from either a Chevette or an early 80's Camaro.

[theholycow]

Yup, pedals from those vehicles would probably work. I am told that A-body pedals are also a good candidate.

I'm not too worried about the brake pedal, I can modify the existing brake pedal easily.

[Jay2TheRescue]

I wasn't aware that a manual was available in A-Body cars of that vintage.

[theholycow]

I don't know when the A-body donors are from, might be from a different era. I should try to find out, I think that was posted on a forum where I'm a member.

[theholycow]

Good news everyone!

I figured out how to make the S10 clutch pedal work, and now I can't imagine any other pedal working.