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Recommendations for complete seperate Accelerator pedal/cable system
Camo - April 5th, 2016 at 04:38 PM

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

1303Steve - April 5th, 2016 at 04:53 PM

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 - April 6th, 2016 at 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by 1303Steve
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 :starhit:

Kev

splitbus - April 6th, 2016 at 07:11 PM

Found this

1303Steve - April 6th, 2016 at 07:15 PM

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 - April 7th, 2016 at 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by splitbus
Found this


Thank you for the idea, good chance may be my best option.

Cheers, Kev

HappyDaze - April 7th, 2016 at 03:27 PM

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. :smilegrin:

If I still had the car I would post a photo. :fakesniff:

vwo60 - April 7th, 2016 at 09:40 PM

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.

Camo - April 9th, 2016 at 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by vwo60
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

coletrickle - April 9th, 2016 at 07:03 PM

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

vwo60 - April 9th, 2016 at 08:29 PM

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.

adlbeetle66 - April 18th, 2016 at 06:23 PM

Check this out Kev:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1384285