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When I fixed up my 54 in 1999 I tried to keep as many original parts as possible for 2 reasons: in 1998-99 our family finances were not the best and I wanted to keep as many parts in the interior as possible that Grandpa had touched . For instance instead of buying new dash ***** I painted them gloss black. I bought new brake and clutch pedal pads since the originals were really worn . The old brake pedal is on top, clutch is on bottom, displayed in my garage.
But I kept the gas pedal.... However, 2 years ago the rubber hole that the ball at the end of the gas linkage goes into came apart. I glued it together with Gorilla glue and clamped it. It worked until after Truckstock last year. I glued it together again 2 weeks ago but it failed so it's time to buy a new pedal. I guess Ford didn't plan on the rubber holding up for 72 years.... Or guys driving these trucks 72 years later!
My concern is, will I be able to get the screws out of the rusty floorboard. I will begin spraying the screws with PB Blaster today. I can still drive the truck as is but it is rough to feather the gas when needed.
See how many pieces the rubber is in. And it is brittle.
Thanks for the tips. I gotta be careful with heat. I don't want to melt the rubber mat and I'd rather not take it out. Each time I do some of the torn places get longer.
I don't have an impact screw driver nor an air hammer.
Thanks for the tips. I gotta be careful with heat. I don't want to melt the rubber mat and I'd rather not take it out. Each time I do some of the torn places get longer.
I don't have an impact screw driver nor an air hammer.
I just changed mine out too, the rubber **** was ok but the pedal was not. Took the opportunity to address some issues with the transmission cover.
Last edited by pltnsgt06; May 18, 2026 at 04:22 PM.
Thanks for the tips. I gotta be careful with heat. I don't want to melt the rubber mat and I'd rather not take it out. Each time I do some of the torn places get longer.
I don't have an impact screw driver nor an air hammer.
Understand about the mat. I couldn’t move mine without tearing, finally had to replace it.
Abe, I would put a small hose clamp around the stub on the gas pedal and carefully fill the voids with the caulking we use on camper rubber roofs. ( I can’t think of the name right now) it comes in self leveling and the non self leveling kind. Use the non self leveling kind, push the ball in there and let it set for a couple of days.
Abe, I would put a small hose clamp around the stub on the gas pedal and carefully fill the voids with the caulking we use on camper rubber roofs. ( I can’t think of the name right now) it comes in self leveling and the non self leveling kind. Use the non self leveling kind, push the ball in there and let it set for a couple of days.
Wow, Dennis, that a great idea. Thanks . Maybe just the hose clamp would do the trick.
Heck, you need no stickin' gas pedal. I've been driving my F-2 without a gas pedal for 30+ years. It's the way my dad drove it so it's good enough for me. You all know I've driven the old girl cross country four times the way it is.
Funny thing is I have a brand new pedal I bought sometime in the last 30 years and I dig it out of my parts stash every once in a while, throw it on the side with the intension of installing it but never have.
Heck, you need no stickin' gas pedal. I've been driving my F-2 without a gas pedal for 30+ years. It's the way my dad drove it so it's good enough for me. You all know I've driven the old girl cross country four times the way it is.
Funny thing is I have a brand new pedal I bought sometime in the last 30 years and I dig it out of my parts stash every once in a while, throw it on the side with the intension of installing it but never have.
So your right foot presses on the end of the linkage when you drive?
30 years in your parts stash and you have not used it yet? Bob Jones, I nominate you directly into the Old Ford Truck Procrastinators Club Hall of Fame! There will be ballots sent out to the voting committee at some point in the future "when I get around to it."
Originally Posted by pintoplumber
Leave the hose clamp on with the sealant.
I'm not sure if that will work. I put the clamp on tonight and then pressed the pedal down and it didn't go so well. I think the rubber has to be slightly loose so the ball on the linkage can move a bit. But I can try again.
Heck, you need no stickin' gas pedal. I've been driving my F-2 without a gas pedal for 30+ years. It's the way my dad drove it so it's good enough for me. You all know I've driven the old girl cross country four times the way it is.
Funny thing is I have a brand new pedal I bought sometime in the last 30 years and I dig it out of my parts stash every once in a while, throw it on the side with the intension of installing it but never have.
So your right foot presses on the end of the linkage when you drive?
30 years in your parts stash and you have not used it yet? Bob Jones, I nominate you directly into the Old Ford Truck Procrastinators Club Hall of Fame! There will be ballots sent out to the voting committee at some point in the future "when I get around to it."
Originally Posted by pintoplumber
Leave the hose clamp on with the sealant.
I'm not sure if that will work. I put the clamp on tonight and then pressed the pedal down and it didn't go so well. I think the rubber has to be slightly loose so the ball on the linkage can move a bit. But I can try again.
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