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Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#1025168
Hi all,

For years I have had issues with my 1961 Beetle accelerator pedal system. The thin rod that goes through pedal cluster bends due to extra load of twin carbs etc. And Yes, I had it gusseted to try and strengthen it and it still bends.

I would like to know what complete separate pedal and cable systems people have used and if they were any good. Please remember this is not for a race car so I want something that still looks pleasing to the eye and doesn't have some huge cable sitting inches above the carpet.

Thanks, Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1025169
Can you fit a later pedal set, they don't bend, well I haven't bent one yet, maybe you need more boost so that you don't need to floor it as much.

I run a Morse cable in my car through a dedicated 1/2 stainless tube

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#1025220
1303Steve wrote:Can you fit a later pedal set, they don't bend

Thanks Steve,

Firstly, I don't know if they go straight in. Also my pedals are all chromed so would like to keep them 😵

Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

splitbus Seriously Crusin Dubber

162 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#1025223
Found this

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1025224
Maybe someone can confirm if a late cluster will fit, if it does get it chromed, you know what they say" if it don't go chrome it or chrome wont get you home

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#1025255
splitbus wrote:Found this
Thank you for the idea, good chance may be my best option.

Cheers, Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#1025256
Kev, I had a similar support [in No.8 Beetle] on the stock arm, to stop flexing. If you make it with a separate clamp [like a con-rod], the stock arm can stay as is.

Mine had the stock pedal, but I replaced the crummy link with a pair of 6mm rod ends joined up. The floor under the pedal can be plated also. The cable should be OK. Make sure there is a means of limiting the travel AT THE PEDAL, so there is no strain on the cable etc. when you have your big foot planted. 😁

If I still had the car I would post a photo. 🥲
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#1025270
I made this using a pedal assembly from a Toyota Hiace, with a bit of fabrication it turned into this, The cable runs under fuel tank and back through the lower bulk head on the pan in line with the original tube in the tunnel, no springs are used at the pedal end and light one's on the carbs, it allows you to heel and toe and has greater travel than the original resalting in a better feel. I made the cable and carry a spare in the car, it has done many miles and is still the first cable.

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Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#1025301
vwo60 wrote:I made this using a pedal assembly from a Toyota Hiace, with a bit of fabrication it turned into this, The cable runs under fuel tank and back through the lower bulk head on the pan in line with the original tube in the tunnel, no springs are used at the pedal end and light one's on the carbs, it allows you to heel and toe and has greater travel than the original resalting in a better feel. I made the cable and carry a spare in the car, it has done many miles and is still the first cable.

That is more along the lines of what I was thinking.

Thanks, Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1025312
How's the heel toe with that set up? Doesn't look very comfortable.

vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#1025315
I have no issues with the heal and toe and have driven the car over long distance and the position is comfortable for me, set it up to suit yourself like I have.