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As my pedal assembly went missing at some stage I need a new one. Also I have no throttle pedal hinge on the pan either.

So I was thinking either put a stock assembly on and try to find a hinge to weld on for the throttle or go for a hydraulic clutch setup.

What is available that works in a bug? I know Bernie sells the Neal ones without the throttle pedal. Is there anything suitable with all 3 pedals on?

Cheers

Ant

STOCK brake and clutch and a MOON VW pedal works PERFECT every time  :)

All you need to do is add some kind of "roller" to the STOCK throttle rod for the moon pedal to act on - a skateboard whee and bearing l works perfectly  ;) :)

See :)

Thanks for that, certainly looks like it would be a decent option. Now all I have to do is find a pedal assembly. My car is a 67 so I think the later one with the throttle combined is correct.

You've also made me want a CB radio for my bus now :)

do you have a picture off what you just have done to make it work i have a mooneyes pedal laying around as well but don't know how to make it work

That looks like the set up i need for the race car :)

How does it perform, is it 'snappy' or quite smooth? I already have a bearing with roller skate wheel but would prefer the look/feel of a pedal!

Where did you get the moon one?

Lee

Glad you like them guys - Me and my friend gav (G77) cam up with this set up - it works PERFECTLY - the throttle pedal is SOOOOOOOOOOOO smooth :)

I will try and post a pic soon but all you need to do is remove the ORIGINAL vw plastic roller from the rod (keep the little clip) Then put the skate wheel/bearing in its place and refit the clip. Then bolt the moon pedal to the floorpan just where the original pedal hinged (may need some grinding to remove the old tabs) Make sure you spend some time getting this placement RIGHT.

You can also drill a smalll hole in the bottom left hand corner of the moon pedal and "tap" it for an M8 thread - then get fit a M8 grub screw - this now means you can ADJUST the angle of the moon pedal so its PERFECT for you style of driving  :)

Pic's soon guys  :)



"You've also made me want a CB radio for my bus now " they are way cool aren't they  ;) :)

Pics would be great
Lee

Question, is this wht moon describe as the small dragster pedal?

EDIT. Never mind I see it's the VW one in the catalogue.

I have the same setup Lee!!

I do however find the pedal very snappy - I think this is my linkages fault though!


Cheers,

Steve

another tip for early cars is to use the Later style "Flexible" throttle cable from a 70's bug.

Also make sure the cover in the passenger footwell is not bent/tight and restricting movment - then finally check where the cable leaves the chassis at the rear and make sure there are NO restriction  :)

Just a couple of tips for you guys  :)

A freidn of mine says he has a cable operated dragster pedal like the moon one. I wonder if this might be a better prospect.

Na trust me this set up fool proof and works perfectly EVERY time  :)

can you come over and fix mine then fella!

is kinda on or off at the moment!!!  ;D  ;)

and then mine please, you could stop at mine on the way back, it would break up the journey :)

Is yours the 'vw' one that moon sale?

Right for a start I have to give Props to Gav (G77) for coming up with this idea - Sorry dude  :)

Now thats out the way there are a couple of things I forgot:

1 - if you have an EARLY pedal assembly you will need to add a short length of theaded bar or a bolt to the throttle rod to mount the skate wheel/bearing

2 - if you have a LATE pedal assembly you can slide the skate wheel/bearing straight over the original rod and still use the original retaining clip

3 - YES this is the VW type that MOON sells

4 - if you guys need any help with this then give me a call on 07824883975

5 - I promise to post some pic's SOON  :)

I need to find a late pedal assembly first. I'm sure I'll have some questions once that not smal hurdle is taken care of.

I used this throttle cable - helped a lot!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILVER-Universal-Throttle-Cable-Kit-Car-Go-Kart-Race_W0QQitemZ350069927952QQihZ022QQcategoryZ43120QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILVER-Universal-Throttle-Cable-Kit-Car-Go-Kart-Race_W0QQitemZ350069927952QQihZ022QQcategoryZ43120QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I am sure the arms on my linkage are a bit on the  short side, even pushing it by hand is snappy!


Cheers,

Steve

Any luck with the pics? ;)

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic's guys - hope this helps -the moon pedal is removed so you can see the Skate wheel - you just simply bolt the moon pedal in front of this "roller"  :)