Having just dropped my partner off at work and clad only in pyjamas I was horrified when, as about to pull away, the gas pedal of my 72 beetle fell limply to the floor.
After a quick inspection I have established that the cable is still attached at both ends but moves freely when pulled.
Both my mechanical knowledge and my funds are not as plentiful as I would like and I must transport my partner to and from appointments from 3pm, with this in mind if anybody has any suggestions I would be incredibly interested to hear them.
Cheers
Sam

Replace the cable........takes about 10mins to do.

or

Increase the idle on the motor to 2500rpm by turning the idle screw and just drive it like that to get you out of trouble

I have called around to source a cable with no joy. Matt up at lake McDonald may have one, but unfortunatly I have no way of getting it. I am concerned that even increasing the idle may be beyond my limited ability but desperate times.. I will certainly give it a go, thanks.

There was a mechanic at Budrim but he has closed down, the only other place you will get a cable today is at Brown autobahn at Nambour, he is oposite the state school heading north out off town.

Dropped them a line, left a message. Possibly on holiday. Thanks. I will tying to exhaust all options before opening the deck lid to delay the resulting catastrophe.

A New Year resolution for yourself.........learn basic mechanical skills, especially when you're driving an older vehicle

Thanks, I think this might force me to, have just had a very helpful conversation and have been given simple instructions regarding the reconnection of my two peices of cable, I am yet to see the damage. About to attempt removal of the tube surrounding the cable, sounds easy enough :/

It is always a good idea to carry a spare clutch and accelerator cable in the car for such events.

That sounds like a very very good idea. The cable has now been sufficiently bodged and I am back on the road, for now. Thanks for all your help, I was worried I would have to resort to a peice of string through the window for a second.

If Matt can't help you I will have one I think and am in Cooroy. PM me if interested.