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Old 11-11-2024, 05:14 AM
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I have the factory metal core rubber coated accelerator pad. I know it’s the way my foot rests but I keep bending it. Once it’s bent it makes it hard to take off smoothly. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions to stiffen the pedal?

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Old 11-11-2024, 05:59 AM
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The more you bend metal( or in your case something with a metal core ) and bend it back again the easier it will bend again and also that rubber outer layer is likely dry rotting and adding nothing in terms of added support.

I would say it's time for a new pedal .

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Is the throttle return spring really stiff?

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I put a 66 pedal assy in my 64, as I really dislike the 64-65 design

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I put a 66 pedal assy in my 64, as I really dislike the 64-65 design
What’s involved in this?

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Is the throttle return spring really stiff?
No not really, no one that has driven my car has said anything.

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What’s involved in this?
As I recall, it was a pretty straightforward swap once you get a donor pedal assy

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If interested I think I have a spare pedal assembly from my 66 parts bin.

Edited to add that it is in rough shape but completely usable.

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