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Posted by: mramber Jun 29 2013, 02:48 PM

So today I was going to put in a new gas pedal since the old one wobbled and the hinge was shot. First indication of trouble was that the bolts would not come out of the old pedal, too rusted. After drilling them out and digging around a bit, I can now see the road from the driver seat. :-(

So what is the best method of repair here? Can I replace the supporting (and very rusted) metal under the floor board? I looked a bit but did not find this part in any diagrams. Who else has seen this issue?




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Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jun 29 2013, 03:00 PM

Call or e-mail restoration design. Good folks to deal with, good products.

The Cap'n

Posted by: malcolm2 Jun 29 2013, 03:08 PM

http://www.restoration-design.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=rd&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=P344

At this point you only need the drivers side....keep poking. You might get lucky and find someone that only needed the passenger side and they will sell you their unused piece. I think AutoAtlanta does side to side, or maybe quarters. Then there will be the reinforcement piece that will need to be added. Kinda like the seat reinforcement that goes under each seat. The fun begins...

When your done, find some paint that can handle brake fluid...Maybe POR-15. I have that stuff in 2 gas tanks and the inside is like ceramic.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 29 2013, 03:09 PM

yep, just ordered something from them yesterday.

Posted by: bulitt Jun 29 2013, 03:46 PM

Your other option is to post a WTB in the classifieds section. Some members have parts cars they will cut sections off. I would remove your carpet and figure out just how much rust you have going on. Pedal area may just be the tip of the iceberg.

Posted by: mramber Jun 29 2013, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the info, the rest of the pan is fine. I was wondering if the supporting piece below the pan was a part that you could buy. mine is almost all rust.

Posted by: t collins Jun 29 2013, 06:24 PM

Restoration Design Part No. 357

Posted by: mepstein Jun 29 2013, 07:48 PM

Scotty b repaired this area on my car. New reinforcement from restoration design. Formed new floor piece from sheet steel. Check out the mepstein build thread.

Posted by: malcolm2 Jun 29 2013, 09:15 PM

It's not really the carpet you should worry about. All that sound proofing stuff hides LOTS AND LOTS of stuff. Ice pick from underneath.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 29 2013, 09:57 PM

you can always find more rust on a 914 if you know where to look.
(pic #1 should be 3rd in line)


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Posted by: mramber Jun 30 2013, 05:47 AM

Thanks all for the help! I ordered the part from Restoration Design. I picked and poked and rust is isolated to the pedal support bracket and the pan just above it. I'll post some pics when I'm done with the repair.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 30 2013, 06:14 AM

as noted, you find probably find more issues if you remove the tar. a heat gun, a painters 5-way tool, an afternoon and you'll know for sure.

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Jun 30 2013, 07:08 AM

I used a mapp gas torch. All you need to to warm an area a few inched at a time. I used an 1/2" wood chisel. I removed all the tar in less than 2 hours. You will find more rust. This is the time to get it. I used East wood sound deadening material.



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Posted by: mr914 Jun 30 2013, 09:05 PM

I have a cut from bill whitesides that a PO of a parts car bought to fix "Fred Flintstone" brakes..

$15 plus shipping. PM me for info






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Posted by: mramber Jul 22 2013, 06:00 AM

My car is back on the road! Thanks everyone for your help in finding the pedal reinforcement part from Restoration Design.

I'm adding pictures, but take it easy on me, this is the first metal fab that I have done since metal shop in high school (30 some years ago)

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jul 22 2013, 07:29 AM

going deep without fear! lookin good