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Drivetrain => Transmissions => Topic started by: Spicoli on October 07, 2015, 11:39:40 AM
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As noted in other threads here, I'm in the early planning stages of doing a 4 speed manual conversion on my 65 GS. One thing I'll need is a clutch/brake pedal assembly.
Question: will a clutch/brake pedal assembly that was originally on a 4 speed 65 Chevelle work on my 65 GS? i.e., were these compatible across all A-Bodies?
Thanks,
Alan in Reno
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No, the pedals are different. They are similar, but not interchangeable. You have to get a set from a 64-66 Special/Skylark/GS. 67 Special/Skylark/GS is also different since that is the year the Feds made all the automakers reinforce the steering column mounts and add 4-way flashers, so the column and pedal mount changed significantly.
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Thanks Brian. That's what I needed to know.
Alan
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I thought the '66 Chevelle pedals were the same, at least by looking at pictures of them. I haven't compared them side by side however.
Some of the 64-66 styles differ as to whether the pivot shaft is welded to the pedal or slides on and is held on with a clip.
I had pics of the various styles on my old computer. I should have the pics on a backup somewhere.
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The arm that comes up to hit the bump-stop is different and the bends in the pedal arm are different. On the GTOs, the clutch pedal arm bolts onto the pivot shaft with a nut. Buick is welded to the shaft as you mentioned.