Any "dead pedal" ideas, for my Six? |
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Any "dead pedal" ideas, for my Six? |
Cairo94507 |
Nov 16 2015, 09:36 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I have been thinking about a dead pedal for my Six lately. It has been a while since I sat in it but I am pretty sure it does not have one from the factory. I would like to see/hear some ideas and thoughts about this. If I were to add one I would want it to be as invisible as possible - so no polished metals, etc. Since Scotty has not put color on the car yet, now would be the time to make a minor modification if that were called for.
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Tom_T |
Nov 16 2015, 10:16 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Michael,
Back in the day the dealers sold a turned aluminum set or individual pieces for the dead pedal & door sills/longs protectors (5 pcs. - dead p. + 2 each side L & R), as well as a turned aluminum dash face (along with the wood ones). You could do that in black anodized if you don't want the shiny metal look, & it would be an offshoot of or nod to the old school dealer accessory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Mark Henry |
Nov 16 2015, 10:47 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Another idea would be to just paint it black, then cover it with a strip of anti-slip safety tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Or you could add something like this to some epoxy paint. https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.epoxy-sh...1000520884.html I'd like to see a few pic's of an installed dead pedal, as I'd like to do something like this as well. |
Mark Henry |
Nov 16 2015, 10:49 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
This is a factory 911 dead pedal, not much to it, pretty sure it's just sheet metal.
I think in this case you would cut a gas pedal rubber to fit the indent and then glue it on. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/forums.pelicanparts.com-26-1447692589.1.jpg) |
gms |
Nov 16 2015, 11:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,694 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This is a factory 911 dead pedal, not much to it, pretty sure it's just sheet metal. I think in this case you would cut a gas pedal rubber to fit the indent and then glue it on. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/forums.pelicanparts.com-26-1447692589.1.jpg) sierra madre collection has you covered for a repro pedal and rubber insert |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 16 2015, 11:25 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,981 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
No 914 that I'm aware of ever had a dead pedal in it from the factory. There are a number of aftermarket ones available, even the stock 911 that Mark posted above.
If you're interested in it being truly invisible, have one like those welded in, then modify your carpet to fit over it. Then glue on a pedal cover of some kind--I wouldn't use a brake or clutch pedal cover, because they are smaller than I would prefer for a dead pedal. But I might try cutting down a big "double wide" brake pedal cover from some 70s land barge and using it, or perhaps cutting up an old accelerator pedal and using that. Failing that, get whatever you like and paint it black. It'll disappear under the dash anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) --DD |
aircooledtechguy |
Nov 16 2015, 12:04 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I put in a Rennline that I got from a member here onto my '75 years ago. Pay attention to the angle you mount one so it's comfortable for you. I cannot believe how adding a simple dead pedal made my car so much more comfortable to drive. Long distance drives are easy now.
Paint it black the you'll not be drawn to it. |
GeorgeRud |
Nov 16 2015, 12:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've had the factory dead pedal installed in my 914-6 for the last 35 years and wouldn't want to be without it. Very comfortable, installs easily,and gives a nice place to rest your left foot.
My other conversion car has an AJ-USA aluminum dead peda, and it's not as comfortable in my opinion. |
Chris H. |
Nov 16 2015, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Didn't Engman used to make one? Maybe not but I thought he did.
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PanelBilly |
Nov 16 2015, 02:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,799 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Where are the pictures of these?
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GaroldShaffer |
Nov 16 2015, 02:11 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Didn't Engman used to make one? Maybe not but I thought he did. Yes he did. I had a prototype he made in my 70. I will see if I still have a picture of it. Found a few pics Attached image(s) |
Mark Henry |
Nov 16 2015, 04:01 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I've had the factory dead pedal installed in my 914-6 for the last 35 years and wouldn't want to be without it. Very comfortable, installs easily,and gives a nice place to rest your left foot. My other conversion car has an AJ-USA aluminum dead peda, and it's not as comfortable in my opinion. It would be real nice to know what the angle of the factory pedal is, if someone could measure it that would be great. I'd like to make one, but I agree I would don't want see it. |
GeorgeRud |
Nov 16 2015, 04:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Steve |
Nov 16 2015, 05:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,570 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
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Larmo63 |
Nov 16 2015, 05:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I like the Sierra Madre one posted above. I've been thinking about this mod lately too.
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screenguy914 |
Nov 16 2015, 07:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 6-July 09 From: So. Cal Member No.: 10,540 Region Association: Southern California |
This is the dead pedal I fabricated based on the 911 factory piece.
Sherwood After paint and ribbed rubber piece: |
StratPlayer |
Nov 16 2015, 09:14 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,268 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My setup
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Cairo94507 |
Nov 16 2015, 10:03 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I appreciate all of the input. I am going to talk to Scotty about the 911 style Sierra Madre offers. That would seem to be the most invisible one for my Six. Thanks buddies.
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larryM |
Nov 16 2015, 11:50 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
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Mark Henry |
Nov 17 2015, 12:01 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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