Pedal ergonomics

Aussie Mike · #1 (**permalink**) 07-11-2011, 06:22 AM

The pedal treads for the brake and clutch came from Snake bite in Queensland. I just machined the backs of them to mount them and make them pivot under foot. Having your legs out relatively straight puts the pedals on a awkward angle when you press them down so I made them pivot to keep them flat under the ball of your foot when you press them. I made springs to keep them against their stops so they don't rattle and move about.

The pivot bolt is machined to retain the spring in place.

Hope this gives you some ideas.

Cheers

BMK · #2 (**permalink**) 07-11-2011, 06:28 AM

Aussie Mike

Mike

Where are you at with your build. On the road again soon..

Aussie Mike · #3 (**permalink**) 07-11-2011, 06:33 AM

Hi Bernie,

I'm finally working on it again after a bit of a hiatus. Family and work commitments have been slowing me down for a while now. Happy to be working on it again. Hopefully I'll have some progress to post in the near future.

Cheers

BMK · #4 (**permalink**) 07-11-2011, 06:44 AM

Aussie Mike

Yes Mike know the feeling of being distracted with work. Todd and I have been working at the new store in Portland. Two more on the horizon as well

Only just got the GT40 going again after a serious re build - or should say re do!! As most was thrown and done again. New paint, stripes, wheels re done, re wired, full re trim and roof etc lined. Then all injection re tune etc. Etc.

A far better end result.

The new shed/garage look great. Now to fill it with tools -