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Title: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: vernonboss927 on September 15, 2012, 11:01:16 PM
Was thinking today about a gas pedal and how to make a cool looking one or just buy one. The one that come to mind to build was one made out of a connecting rod from a 350. Then my Uncle had an old shoe repair stand that has shapes of the bottoms of shoes and it has 3 different sizes. Does anyone have any ideas or cool pictures?
Title: Re: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: miraclepieco on September 16, 2012, 01:13:24 AM
I commend you for wanting to fabricate something unique and different, instead of just buying a generic part.

I fabricated all three of my pedals. They're just simple and functional however, nothing fancy. The gas pedal was made from a big rig chrome mudflap anti-sail bracket.
Title: Re: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: vernonboss927 on September 16, 2012, 08:15:39 AM
Nice and simple.....
Title: Re: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: hotwheels on September 16, 2012, 06:00:55 PM
I would like to build some iron cross pedals. I think they would look way different.
Title: Re: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: lowboy on September 16, 2012, 07:42:25 PM
i like the cross idea :) just dont have your flipflops on  :D
Title: Re: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: hotwheels on September 17, 2012, 07:57:01 AM
lmao.........yea that could be a bit painful. Hehehehehe
Title: Re: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: Greybeards Customs on September 17, 2012, 02:33:48 PM
I like the connecting rod idea , seems a bit heavy though . It would take some stiff return springs .
Title: Re: Gas pedal, custom or buy
Post by: hotwheels on September 17, 2012, 06:20:33 PM
I just did a quick search out of curiosity and found this: http://shopcustomcreations.com/Iron-Cross-Pedal-Pads-PM-291-292/prod-272.html (http://shopcustomcreations.com/Iron-Cross-Pedal-Pads-PM-291-292/prod-272.html)