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Having Trouble Identifying Clutch Pedal Part

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Hey all,

Had a scary moment the other day. While driving down the road and upshifting I went to press the clutch and the pedal just gave way and came loose from it's pivot mount. I managed to power shit to limp to a parking lot but the damage was done.

After a good look at it, the pivot point (the hole where the post the clutch pivots) seems to have just come un-welded/glued/connected from the bracket that bolts up under the steering wheel.

I've looked at Clarks but can't seem to identify the right part.

Can you guys help me figure out what I need. Need to get this baby back on the road!

TANKS!!! :ty:
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Sorry - Should have said it's a 1964 4 speed.

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dagdal1967 wrote:Hey all,

Had a scary moment the other day. While driving down the road and upshifting I went to press the clutch and the pedal just gave way and came loose from it's pivot mount. I managed to power shit ...

TANKS!!! :ty:
I'll bet!
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I looked at the Clarks Catalog but didn't see what I need.

Looking at the page that 64powerglide posted, I need the base bracket that the pivot pin protruding from the side of the clutch pedal actually is inserted into. From the looks of things, its one solid piece that bolts up to the car under the dash. It is the "tunnel" that the pivot pin inserts into that came loose/unwelded from it's base.

Doesn't look like clarks sells it - May have to call the ranch or someone like that.
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dagdal1967 wrote:I looked at the Clarks Catalog but didn't see what I need.

Looking at the page that 64powerglide posted, I need the base bracket that the pivot pin protruding from the side of the clutch pedal actually is inserted into. From the looks of things, its one solid piece that bolts up to the car under the dash. It is the "tunnel" that the pivot pin inserts into that came loose/unwelded from it's base.

Doesn't look like clarks sells it - May have to call the ranch or someone like that.
Without a photos I am only guessing what is broken, but, from your description (and knowing what areas are likely to crack under there), the simplest solution in the cases I have seen is to repair the existing part. You said cracked and metal which sounds like only some disassembly and welding is required. A good welder should be able to not only weld the crack up maybe add a bit more weld here or there to make the repair stronger than factory (which in the clutch linkage is a good idea I think). You could but used parts to replace, but how good are the used parts, would they also need repair. Might be able to repair with little disassembly if there is enough access to weld.
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