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Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 16 2015, 09:36 AM

I have been thinking about a dead pedal for my Six lately. It has been a while since I sat in it but I am pretty sure it does not have one from the factory. I would like to see/hear some ideas and thoughts about this. If I were to add one I would want it to be as invisible as possible - so no polished metals, etc. Since Scotty has not put color on the car yet, now would be the time to make a minor modification if that were called for.

Posted by: Tom_T Nov 16 2015, 10:16 AM

Michael,

Back in the day the dealers sold a turned aluminum set or individual pieces for the dead pedal & door sills/longs protectors (5 pcs. - dead p. + 2 each side L & R), as well as a turned aluminum dash face (along with the wood ones).

You could do that in black anodized if you don't want the shiny metal look, & it would be an offshoot of or nod to the old school dealer accessory.

Tom
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Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 16 2015, 10:47 AM

Another idea would be to just paint it black, then cover it with a strip of anti-slip safety tape.

Or you could add something like this to some epoxy paint.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.epoxy-shield-anti-skid.1000520884.html

I'd like to see a few pic's of an installed dead pedal, as I'd like to do something like this as well.

Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 16 2015, 10:49 AM

This is a factory 911 dead pedal, not much to it, pretty sure it's just sheet metal.
I think in this case you would cut a gas pedal rubber to fit the indent and then glue it on.
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Posted by: gms Nov 16 2015, 11:18 AM

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Nov 16 2015, 10:49 AM)

This is a factory 911 dead pedal, not much to it, pretty sure it's just sheet metal.
I think in this case you would cut a gas pedal rubber to fit the indent and then glue it on.
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http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/cart.php?m=search_results&search=dead+pedal has you covered for a repro pedal and rubber insert

Posted by: Dave_Darling Nov 16 2015, 11:25 AM

No 914 that I'm aware of ever had a dead pedal in it from the factory. There are a number of aftermarket ones available, even the stock 911 that Mark posted above.

If you're interested in it being truly invisible, have one like those welded in, then modify your carpet to fit over it. Then glue on a pedal cover of some kind--I wouldn't use a brake or clutch pedal cover, because they are smaller than I would prefer for a dead pedal. But I might try cutting down a big "double wide" brake pedal cover from some 70s land barge and using it, or perhaps cutting up an old accelerator pedal and using that.

Failing that, get whatever you like and paint it black. It'll disappear under the dash anyway.

--DD

Posted by: aircooledtechguy Nov 16 2015, 12:04 PM

I put in a Rennline that I got from a member here onto my '75 years ago. Pay attention to the angle you mount one so it's comfortable for you. I cannot believe how adding a simple dead pedal made my car so much more comfortable to drive. Long distance drives are easy now.

Paint it black the you'll not be drawn to it.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Nov 16 2015, 12:46 PM

I've had the factory dead pedal installed in my 914-6 for the last 35 years and wouldn't want to be without it. Very comfortable, installs easily,and gives a nice place to rest your left foot.

My other conversion car has an AJ-USA aluminum dead peda, and it's not as comfortable in my opinion.

Posted by: Chris H. Nov 16 2015, 02:02 PM

Didn't Engman used to make one? Maybe not but I thought he did.

Posted by: PanelBilly Nov 16 2015, 02:10 PM

Where are the pictures of these?

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Nov 16 2015, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(Chris H. @ Nov 16 2015, 02:02 PM)

Didn't Engman used to make one? Maybe not but I thought he did.

Yes he did. I had a prototype he made in my 70. I will see if I still have a picture of it.

Found a few pics

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Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 16 2015, 04:01 PM

QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Nov 16 2015, 01:46 PM)

I've had the factory dead pedal installed in my 914-6 for the last 35 years and wouldn't want to be without it. Very comfortable, installs easily,and gives a nice place to rest your left foot.

My other conversion car has an AJ-USA aluminum dead peda, and it's not as comfortable in my opinion.

It would be real nice to know what the angle of the factory pedal is, if someone could measure it that would be great.
I'd like to make one, but I agree I would don't want see it.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Nov 16 2015, 04:57 PM

Here's a photo of my AJ-USA pedal.

Posted by: Steve Nov 16 2015, 05:11 PM

QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Nov 16 2015, 02:57 PM)

Here's a photo of my AJ-USA pedal.

That's the one i bought from Automotion. I thought it was kind of uncomfortable. I am 5'10" with long legs. The Automotion one forces me to fold my leg up a bit which then hits the steering wheel.

Posted by: Larmo63 Nov 16 2015, 05:29 PM

I like the Sierra Madre one posted above. I've been thinking about this mod lately too.

Posted by: screenguy914 Nov 16 2015, 07:55 PM

This is the dead pedal I fabricated based on the 911 factory piece.

Sherwood

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After paint and ribbed rubber piece:

Posted by: StratPlayer Nov 16 2015, 09:14 PM

My setup

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Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 16 2015, 10:03 PM

I appreciate all of the input. I am going to talk to Scotty about the 911 style Sierra Madre offers. That would seem to be the most invisible one for my Six. Thanks buddies.

Posted by: larryM Nov 16 2015, 11:50 PM

http://www.automotion.com/custom-footrest-for-914-porsche-1965-1989.html

in my car since 1992

Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 17 2015, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(larryM @ Nov 17 2015, 12:50 AM)

http://www.automotion.com/custom-footrest-for-914-porsche-1965-1989.html

in my car since 1992

Linky no worky

Posted by: Steve Nov 17 2015, 12:17 AM

I bet it's this one.
http://www.automotion.com/custom-footrest-for-911-912-914-porsche-1965-1989.html
I'm not happy with mine. I will sell it for half price plus shipping

Posted by: maf914 Nov 17 2015, 07:32 AM

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