C2 Accelerator Pedal

[John H.]

Has anyone had any luck finding a reasonably correct C2 ('65-'67) accelerator pedal? I've gotten two different ones from several suppliers, including Corvette Central and LICS, and both have a rock-solid molded-in internal steel reinforcement, with no "hinge" action at all between the lower portion that screws to the floor and the upper portion your foot works against.

I returned both of them with a letter explaining the problem - Corvette Central called me and said "they're supposed to be like that" (NOT), and LICS sent me a note that said "Try another dealer - we're having trouble with this vendor."

Anyone know where I can get one I don't have to put in a vise and work back and forth to fatigue-fracture the internal "hinge" in order to get it to work? The one in my car works (and "hinges") fine, but it's the old GM replacement with the molded squares on it (truck part?) instead of the narrow vertical rib pattern.

[Joe C.]

Re: C2 Accelerator Pedal

John:

Try Paragon - that's where I got mine (in 2000). It has the "hinge action" that you describe between the floor mount and the business end. The only "problem" is that both upper corners are cut on the bias, as opposed to being square. A careful surgical procedure with an Exacto Knife will fix that.

Joe

[Jim38243]

Re: C2 Accelerator Pedal

I had the old pedal with the molded squares (never did know that was a GM replacement) anyway I bought mine from Paragon along with the block that fits under the carpet and it works fine. Good luck! I believe it is correct in looks also.

[John H.]

Re: C2 Accelerator Pedal

Thanks, guys - I'll give Paragon a shot - should have tried them first.