Author Topic: New Accelerator rod (Read 487 times)

Fast68back · « **on:** February, 20, 2009, 07:09:05 AM »

I had one of those high dollar rods on there and it was a bit short, the pedal was about 4 inches from the floor. Rather than go that route again I ordered the pieces from Speedway motors, I think I have about $15 in this one. Looks pretty sharp.

(the ground strap is not connected because I have the brake line out)

70_Fastback · « **Reply #1 on:** February, 20, 2009, 07:30:50 AM »

I like it. I wish the 70's came with a rod in lieu of the cable.

AzPete · « **Reply #2 on:** February, 20, 2009, 08:45:29 AM »

Looks nice. Did that same thing on my last '66. Might change out the stock one on this '66 just because...... Love that air cleaner too.

joesgt281 · « **Reply #3 on:** February, 21, 2009, 10:17:45 AM »

nice job.
did the same on mine with a little S-bend to make it all line up.

tarafied1 · « **Reply #4 on:** February, 21, 2009, 06:48:21 PM »

yeah, that looks good. What's the parts list, I'd like to do that too?

Fast68back · « **Reply #5 on:** February, 21, 2009, 07:49:21 PM »

Quote from: tarafied1 on February, 21, 2009, 06:48:21 PM

yeah, that looks good. What's the parts list, I'd like to do that too?

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/SWEDGED-ALUMINUM-THROTTLE-LINKAGE-10-32-THREAD,3944.html One of these, $7.99

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/PRECISION-LH-MALE-HEIM-3and16-10-32-SHANKandHOLE,7727.html A LH and RH $5.99 ea They also have some standard heims that are only $3.99, not sure what the difference is, figured it was only $4.....

TCP makes/sells basically the same thing through a number of Mustang parts houses and they run about $65

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=TCPTL2+01

Mustang Mike · « **Reply #6 on:** February, 21, 2009, 07:57:09 PM »

Looks very nice. I built one with 3/8" heym joints and 3/8" all thread rod. I then sleeved it with some copper tubing. Heym joints can be had at NAPA and the rest of the parts were at Lowes.