Roller Pedals

[louisb]

So whats the story with roller pedals? Good idea, bad idea? Trying to decide if I want to put one in my '67.

Thanks,

--louis

[Rennsurfer]

Personal preference. I tried one in my first '66 back in 1980 or 1981. After a few weeks, went back to the factory pedal. To each their own.

[Critter1]

I put one in my Fastback. I like it, its very responsive. I replaced the cheap plastic roller with a skateboard wheel with sealed bearings. It rolls soooo smooth!

[louisb]

That is an interesting idea. Another option looks to be a "Cruiser Pedal".

--louis

[Jim Ratto]

I prefer the stock pedal. I ran a roller pedal in high school and it was so jumpy. The stock 67 pedal has a nice progressive ramp on the back to open carbs smoothly.

[louisb]

My only real problem with the stock pedal is I keep bending the arm. Heavy foot I guess but it wrecks havoc on trying to set the carbs. Plus the little plastic roller doesn't fill me with confidence.

--louis

[Shubee2 (DSK)]

My only real problem with the stock pedal is I keep bending the arm. Heavy foot I guess but it wrecks havoc on trying to set the carbs. Plus the little plastic roller doesn't fill me with confidence.

--louis

Install a MOON alum gas pedal they make them for VW's

[louisb]

My only real problem with the stock pedal is I keep bending the arm. Heavy foot I guess but it wrecks havoc on trying to set the carbs. Plus the little plastic roller doesn't fill me with confidence.

--louis

Install a MOON alum gas pedal they make them for VW's

I saw those. I hate to admit it but I actually like the Moon barefoot foot pedals. 

Are those considered cal-look? 

--louis

[Shubee2 (DSK)]

Try this Louis the pattern matches the stock metal pedals https://www.mooneyesusa.com/Store/product_info.php?products_id=542&osCsid=10aa96518db0204245bd8b14bb42da87

[javabug]

Louis the big problem with the barefoot pedals is, since you have a '67, you can't get the matching small barefoot for your dimmer switch.

[louisb]

This is what I would really like:



I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel.

--louis

[Jim Ratto]

This is what I would really like:



I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel.

--louis

Wolfsburg West used to sell those to us @ BH in the 90's....   are they not avail anymore?
Louis, if you keep the pedal area vacuumed and keep things lubricated (light oil or Bosch grease.....  credits to Sarge!) the stock unit won't give you grief. You'll have more worries with accelerator rollers and ramps on your 48's going dry and siezing. 

[louisb]

This is what I would really like:



I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel.

--louis

Wolfsburg West used to sell those to us @ BH in the 90's....   are they not avail anymore?
Louis, if you keep the pedal area vacuumed and keep things lubricated (light oil or Bosch grease.....  credits to Sarge!) the stock unit won't give you grief. You'll have more worries with accelerator rollers and ramps on your 48's going dry and siezing. 

WW does not carry them anymore. I am just looking around to see what the options are right now. Thanks for the tip on the lubrication thing, I will remember that. BTW, its funny you mention Sarge as the one thing I noticed when I rode in his car was that it needed a new accel pedal cover. 

--louis

[russ scott]

This is what I would really like:



I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel.

--louis

Wolfsburg West used to sell those to us @ BH in the 90's....   are they not avail anymore?
Louis, if you keep the pedal area vacuumed and keep things lubricated (light oil or Bosch grease.....  credits to Sarge!) the stock unit won't give you grief. You'll have more worries with accelerator rollers and ramps on your 48's going dry and siezing. 

WW does not carry them anymore. I am just looking around to see what the options are right now. Thanks for the tip on the lubrication thing, I will remember that. BTW, its funny you mention Sarge as the one thing I noticed when I rode in his car was that it needed a new accel pedal cover. 

--louis

hi there Louis,
i think i have contacted you (pretty sure of it)
if i have not email me at vw4me@shaw.ca
i don't make a ton of the pedals everyso often i do a batch and i ussually have a list of people waiting
to buy when i'm done.
definatly give me a shout if i have not contacted you
thanks russ

[low oval]

have a roller in the 56 oval and also the 63 ghia.  been rolling one since 1979.

[Nico86]

I put one in my Fastback. I like it, its very responsive. I replaced the cheap plastic roller with a skateboard wheel with sealed bearings. It rolls soooo smooth!

That's a cool idea !

[louisb]

Okay, so I ordered a Cruiser Pedal from Russ this morning. Looking at his website it seems to be a quality piece. I also ordered a roller pedal and all the parts to rebuild the pedal assembly from WW. Last but not least, Donny B. is hooking me up with a '66 and earlier pedal assembly that is in good shape. I am thinking about having the pedals chromed and the base polished then run without any pedal pads. Should be a nice clean look. Plus I get the durability of the early style pedals. 

--louis

[Brian Watts]

Okay, so I ordered a Cruiser Pedal from Russ this morning. Looking at his website it seems to be a quality piece. I also ordered a roller pedal and all the parts to rebuild the pedal assembly from WW. Last but not least, Donny B. is hooking me up with a '66 and earlier pedal assembly that is in good shape. I am thinking about having the pedals chromed and the base polished then run without any pedal pads. Should be a nice clean look. Plus I get the durability of the early style pedals. 

--louis

Whats the website please?

[louisb]

Here it is:

http://members.shaw.ca/vw4me/main.html

I think I got the last one from this run but he keeps a waiting list.

--louis

[Jason Foster]

Roller Pedal Please.

[Hotrodvw]

I like my OEM pedal.  The roller just doesn't feel right.

[Zach Gomulka]

I can't stand rollers!!

[Donny B.]

I can't stand rollers!!

How about Holy Rollers?

[javabug]

I think Zach meant the Bay City Rollers.

[nicolas]

just taken out the roller. you get cramps when you drive long drives. a good stock one will do for now.

[Prowagen]

No offense meant but why would those cruiser pedals be any better than a stock flat pedal? Is it size 

[louisb]

Its probably not, I just like the looks better. I am hoping that since it looks to have a little more offset it will help keep my big feet from hitting the gas and brakes at the same time. 

--louis

[Chuck Fryer]

I had a "stock" set up in my 65 ghia. By stock I mean aftermarket crappy pedal and hinge. I chose to use a roller pedal with an original cruiser pedal. It works much better than the stock style did. After messing around with the carb linkage and not being able to get full  throttle Ihad to drill a hole higher up on the roller arm and now it is all better. I do like the idea of replaceing the roller with a skateboard wheel though!

[Zach Gomulka]

I think Zach meant the Bay City Rollers.

Wow. Which one is Ratto's brother??

[Jim Ratto]

I only have a sister.   

Looks like they raided you shoe collection, Zach.