Zack and Mac Dead Pedal?

[SergntMac]

To my knowledge, only Kenny Brown produced a dead pedal for the Marauder/Panther frame. It's no longer available, and some of us have resorted to retro fitting a Mustang version, which is also out of production. I bough one on e-bay myself, and it looks like it's not going to fit well without some fabrication. Pooh.

While figuring a mounting bracket, Zack and I started kicking around the idea of producing our own dead pedal, and this poll is to gauge interest in that product. From these numbers, we can explore costs per pedal and research costs factors, so, everyone...Please vote. It will cost you nothing.

[KillJoy]

A Poll w/o a Poll? Interesting.

If a Dead Pedal is one that attatches to the Left of the Brake Pedal, and attatches to the Floor / Kick Panel, I MAY be interested. Depends on what it looks like.

KillJoy

[KillJoy]

Hey Now! There's the Poll!

KillJoy

[Dragcity]

As always, cost IS a factor. I am about ready to get a block of wood and put it there. Even my wifes Mighty Sable has a dead pedal, or pad at least.

I really don't want to put holes in the lower kick panel. Would love to be able to Epoxy it to the floor. Can't drill holes through the floor up here in SALT country.

[SergntMac]

A Poll w/o a Poll? Interesting. KillJoy

Patience, please?

When you post your first poll, you will learn that the post goes up first, while you formulate the questions to be answered. You should see the poll now.

If a Dead Pedal is one that attatches to the Left of the Brake Pedal, and attatches to the Floor / Kick Panel, I MAY be interested. Depends on what it looks like. KillJoy

Yes, a dead pedal is a pad where you position your left foot and push yourself back into the seat while driving. It's usually attached to the frame, between the floor pan and the emergency brake pedal. You lean your body weight into the pedal with your left foot to keep your right foot free to travel from the throttle to the brake and back. It's also a neat foot rest for casual driving. Our will be made from .125 wall mild steel, you won't hurt it.

Folks over 6 foot prolly won't be interested because they can reach the floor pan. But, drivers under 6 foot praise it. I have one on my KB #1x, and I miss it on my #3.

[SergntMac]

As always, cost IS a factor....I really don't want to put holes in the lower kick panel.

Agreed, holes in the floor pan are not a good idea. Most likely, we will follow the pioneers on this and design it to attach to the frame behind the kick panel, without drilling through the panel. Cost is a factor for us too, which is why we need to gauge interest. Thanks for voting!

[Rider90]

Agreed, holes in the floor pan are not a good idea. Most likely, we will follow the pioneers on this and design it to attach to the frame behind the kick panel, without drilling through the panel. Cost is a factor for us too, which is why we need to gauge interest. Thanks for voting!

Is the steel thicker than Kenny Brown's Design? IMHO, if you don't drill through the panel to secure it it will not be as sturdy as KB's design. Unless you plan to use the floor as a reinforcement or a brace.

[Eric91Z]

If the price is right and the mounting is solid, I would be very interested. From what I have read about the MB dead pedal, maybe moved a little closer to the firewall to provide a little more room between it and the e-brake pedal.

I am 6' and would love to have a place to put my left foot when driving.

[Zack]

We will make it identical to Kenny Brown's design.

[Rider90]

We will make it identical to Kenny Brown's design.

I do have a couple ideas to improve that design...

[fastblackmerc]

I installed a Mustang dead pedal, had to modify the kick panel, but it works great.

[MM03MOK]

Folks over 6 foot prolly won't be interested because they can reach the floor pan. But, drivers under 6 foot praise it. I have one on my KB #1x, and I miss it on my #3.

That's me...vertically challenged! I'm in! Great idea. Thanks Mac and Zack.

[O's Fan Rich]

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I got mine, sorry, Mac. Otherwise I'd be in.

[Zack]

I do have a couple ideas to improve that design...

Ok, lets hear them.

[Rider90]

Ok, lets hear them.

The KB dead pead is pretty sturdy, but IMHO more can be done. I'll need to take pictures...