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made a template for my pedals
rumplitter - 18/6/08 at 01:48 PM

made a template for my pedals, have now cut a bit of 3mm plate to weld in, soon be able to bolt the brake and clutch pedals in.

I'll be attempting to make my own accelerator pedal. Rescued attachment 7_05_08 016.jpg
Rescued attachment 7_05_08 016.jpg


Mr Whippy - 18/6/08 at 02:11 PM

no matter how hard I look I cannot see any plate or template


rumplitter - 18/6/08 at 02:27 PM

sorry it's not obvious!
I jacked up the plywood under the chassis and screwed the pedals into position. After several attempts i was happy with the positions.
I then drew round the whole thing in pencil and traced it off the plywood.


rumplitter - 18/6/08 at 02:29 PM

Please see attached word document showing my proposed accelerator pedal.
Not sure what ratio you should have for 'A' or 'B' marked on drawing.


rumplitter - 18/6/08 at 02:32 PM

Please note that i will be strengthening the duct tape connections to the steering column.

I've only just extended the steering column with a sleeve, most things are currently held in place with ties/duct tape!


Mr Whippy - 18/6/08 at 02:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rumplitter
sorry it's not obvious!
I jacked up the plywood under the chassis and screwed the pedals into position. After several attempts i was happy with the positions.
I then drew round the whole thing in pencil and traced it off the plywood.


ha I see, thank god cos I had a nagging doubt that wood for the floor


mr henderson - 18/6/08 at 04:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
quote:
Originally posted by rumplitter
sorry it's not obvious!
I jacked up the plywood under the chassis and screwed the pedals into position. After several attempts i was happy with the positions.
I then drew round the whole thing in pencil and traced it off the plywood.


ha I see, thank god cos I had a nagging doubt that wood for the floor


What would be wrong with a plywod floor? As long as it was WBP and suitably sealed then plywood (preferably Birch plywood) has a very good strength to weight ratio. 12mm ply would be about the same weight as 3mm aluminum.

John