The Rodding Roundtable
Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: tomslik on December 22, 2008, 05:33:21 AM
i need to put something on some pedals (clutch and brake)
i don't car for the rubbers that fall off even if i COULD get new one soooo..
expanded metal welded on top?
rhino coat em?
???
ideas?
52-59 Ford brake pedal.
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/C9x/32%20Roadster/Sept0105.jpg)
This one is for the clutch or stick shift brake.
Molded rubber on the steel pad.
Available at Dennis Carpenter.
The auto trans brake pedal is wider and I have one if it would help you.
Here's another pic.
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/C9x/32%20Roadster/32floorshoe2.jpg)
Disregard the shoe, it's too far forward on the throttle pedal - was trying to illustrate some ergonomic stuff.
Don't sweat the piece of missing rubber on the lower left.
The pedal pad is from a 53 Ford, the rubber is a little brittle.
Still hanging in there though.
Here's a little different view.
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/C9x/31%20Project/31Steeringcowlbar.jpg)
Using the same pedal on the 31.
I think i saw something in a spray can in a movie once. I think it was called The Blues Brothers. From memory, I don't think he had any trouble with his shoe slipping off the pedal. :wink:
Seriously though, I'd try Bob Drake.
They make double sided duct tape nowadays.... :wink:
How about one of those aggressive mountain bike pedals?....
glue the pad on with windshield urethane, it will never come off..... ever! :shock:
Jay, when d'ja lose the leg?
Use a pad off a modern car make a piece of steel the right size or use the original piece that fit the pad and weld it to your pedal then fit pad
Thats what I did
its a shame the pedal is installed in the car... dynatron #660 urethane bumper repair kit could be used to make a custom pad... use some aluminum foil tape to make a surround for the pedal ... fill it with a big batch of the urethane kit... in 30 minutes start to shape it... messy in the car... a lot of fun on the bench... should last for decades... it is used to repair torn out patches in rubber covered front bumpers..
again just an idea...
i use a ton of it to fill hollow motor mounts found on hondas and transmission mounts on taurus and sables... they never tear out again... tape on one side.. small batches quickly in until it is filled...
http://www.3m.com/US/auto_marine_aero/Bondo/catalog_item40fb.html?itemNbr=661
okay....i guess i wasn't too clear about what i had in mind.... 1st off, rubber is OUT!
i had in mind something a little more "racey" if you get my drift....
purple has an interesting idea though...
I made a pair of slightly larger spoons that match the throttle spoon shape of unit similar to the one on Jay's roadster. Welded a bolt to the back side and a tab on the clutch and brake arms. I have very limited foot room on the track roadster so I kept trimming the width untill the interference went away.
Charlie
There is a type of expanded metal that is used for catwalks that has a teeth like surface on one side. Ultimate anti slip.
Tom..As long as we are thinking "Racecar"...Remove the pedal from the car ..Paint black (or what ever) ..While the paint is still wet..Sprinkle sand into the wet paint ..Let it dry & re-install...Did this on crane ladder steps & flat bed decks ....Makes a nice "Non-Skid" surface... :idea: Best of all....It weigh's NOTHING..... :shock: Oh..When it wears out in a year or so...Do it over..... :0-0
Jay..Thats the most economical "cruise control" I've ever seen..... :lol:
Bob.............. :wink:
There is a heavy duty tape used on skateboards that is like a 80 grit sandpaper with a self adhesive backing I used it on the lotus gas pedal
t-slik... back in the early 1980's I would machine up a chunk of aluminum and bolt it to the OE brake pedal..
usually some recessed angled edge allen type of fasteners.
put a bunch of bolts through the pedal and weld them on the back side? sort of an industrial type knobby tread?
I think bunny fur would look nice. Or maybe glue on some flip flops. Jbird 8)
Quote from: "Jbird"I think bunny fur would look nice. Or maybe glue on some flip flops. Jbird 8)
how 'bout some croc's?
actually, i got an idea.
bear with me.... not bare, i ain't mowing the lawn....:shock:
Quotehow 'bout some croc's?
Some folk's might say that's been addressed already.......... :shock: :lol:
Bob............. :wink:
Looks to me like C9 is using the donor car's clutch pedal rubber on that brake pedal. :wink:
One of the first thing's we'd do on a new to us ten year old three pedal car was swap the half worn out on that one outside corner brake and clutch pedal rubber so we'd have a "fresh corner" to wear down before having to break down and buy some new pads.
Opps... maybe I should read... It is a clutch pedal.... :oops:
well lots go completely the other way....
with these... you really want to be sure to have shoes on before trying to drive it...
these are for motorcrossing... something so your boots don't slip off the pegs...
You'll be the track teen idol with a set of these. There are 4 beuteeful blingy styles...but wait! That's not all! If you order right now we'll throw in a free fake gold chain :shock:
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=racing+pedal
(http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/97400-97499/97484.gif)
Perhaps everyone has been trying to resolve this problem the wrong way... :? :? I think this is a much better option... :idea: That way you don't have to buy ANY pedals.... :!: Besides..they're already set up for "Heal & Toe" shifting 8) And the buckles are soo....soo you :!: :!: The other guys will be SOOOO jealous... :shock:
Bob........... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Perhaps everyone has been trying to resolve this problem the wrong way... :? :? I think this is a much better option... :idea: That way you don't have to buy ANY pedals.... :!: Besides..they're already set up for "Heal & Toe" shifting 8) And the buckles are soo....soo you :!: :!: The other guys will be SOOOO jealous... :shock:
Bob........... :wink:
sooo, do those plaid pants you wear come in firesuit sizes? :shock: