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I'm thinking about replacing the old rod linkage with a modern cable assembly. Is there a kit or something for this? The truck is a 57 Chevy 3100 with a 650 CFM Edelbrock

nothing I've run across .... is there something preventing using the original V8 linkage? works fine on my 58 - changing to hanging pedals?

Bill

I used a Mr. Gasket braided cable and brackets on both my 37 and currently installing them on my panel. I'm running Edlebrock 600 on both of them. They work find.... but you may have to use an aftermarket gas pedal which is what I did.... although I've heard you can use a pedal off a late model that still used the cable instead of the throttle sensing positioner.

IMHO I prefer the old style linkage. Linkage will give you a clue when all is not well. A cable will just break and leave you stranded.

I have used the Lokar throttle pedal kit with great success on two cars.

It only requires one small hole through the firewall/floor. There is a bell crank that
protrudes beneath the sheet metal and attaches to a teflon lined braided stainless cable that can be routed in any path you require to get to the carb. First rate hardware/barrel nuts/brackets, etc. ensure a trouble free install.

I have it on my 51 Panel truck right now.

Mike

I am just looking to get something smoother than my rusty old stuff. I like that Lokar pedal kit...

Second on the Lokar setup...works great / looks clean / easy to install

I bought a Lokar spoon type pedal and stainless braided cable as well.....dave

I liked the Lokar set-up but not any of the pedals (looked a bit too modern) so I found a 96 Chevy truck hanging pedal and used it with the Lokar cable kit.

whilst using the lokar cable gear get the lokar bracket that fixes to the rear carburettor stud and return spring, works a treat simple clean and effective. on both my cars

usaaus,

do you have a link or a pic of your setup?

Also, for those of you with the Lokar setup, did you use the model for your specific truck, or will just any one of them work?

universal cable not truck specific throttle bracket on lokar website part no srk4000 see http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/mounting-brackets/bracket-pages/spring-return.html. makes a tidy install pedal is not too heavy hope this helps andrew

This is the Lokar unit I was referring to previously.

It eliminates any cable or linkage through the floor.
And, you can get it with a plain black or a fancy pedal.

http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/throt-assemblies-pedal/pedal-pages/eliminator-pedals.html

mike

I might go with the spoon assembly because its cheaper, but the eliminator pedal would be easy to attach the old pedal to, to keep a original look to it.

I guess the wallet will decide