v8 throttle cable

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  1. classic ccg

    classic ccg i like cars older than me

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    I could not get your picture to open. Can you post it here?
     
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    you will need the pedal also...:yup:
     
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    I don't think it's a 6 or 8 cylinder issue. I think some years had the "slot" type (for lack of a better term) and some had the eyelet/pin type. It looks like you need a pedal setup for the eyelet/pin type.
     
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    The early style pedal ran from 70-72, and then they changed the end on the cable for 73-on.

    The crimped-on end on the earlier one can get pulled off over time. The later design seems more durable.

    Another way to tell early vs late is that the early ones only have one bolt attaching it to the firewall and later ones have two.
     
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    One thing is that you can use the I6 cable on the V8. You will just have some extra cable.
     
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    Not sure it's that cut and dry...I have a '71 and a '72, and they both have the eyelet style. OP just needs to be sure he finds the right pedal style before he goes through the trouble of removing one only to discover it's not the correct one. The bolts attaching it may be a better indicator than year :huh: Perhaps it was build plant specific or something.
     
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    yep...that's it...:D
     
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    i pulled it and that's how i fond out
     
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    dose any one have a 71 or 72 they may want to trade? for two 73and up?
     
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    All you need is a gas pedal to fit the top cable. I have one. Email me DIRECTLY (see below) if I can help.
     
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    because of this....when I pull cables from donor cars, I always get the pedal too...:yup:
     
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    Man that's sucks lol oh well I won't do that again lol thanks for all the fast hel
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