2nd Generation Rivi Gas Pedal Replacement

[NC1968Riviera]

As mentioned in the thread about the 63 gas pedal, I purchased a new repro 65-70 Chevrolet Impala gas pedal kit for my 68 Riviera that includes the rubber pedal, trim, and a nylon friction plate embedded on the reverse side. See pictures below (it's the one on the left): 

 

The reverse side of the original pedal makes contact with the nylon accelerator bar roller against a metal plate. Though not as long of a surface as the original pedal, the nylon plate on the back of the new pedal simulates that metal plate, providing a rigid surface for the roller to contact. 

 

The ball stud holes on the new pedal are the same distance apart as a stock Rivi pedal: 

 

The shape of the Chevrolet pedal is close to the Buick pedal, (the Chevrolet pedal is laying on top of the Buick pedal): 

 

After removing the old pedal I took a small wire brush and knocked loose all rust flakes and debris from the ball studs and the floor pan. I then vacuumed the debris and wiped off the excess dust. 

 

Next I applied a quick squirt of silicone lubricant on the little nylon wheel on the end of the accelerator bar. Be sure to wipe away any excess spray. 

 

I then applied a VERY light dab of water based lubricant (yes, THAT kind of lubricant) to the ball studs and the pedal stud holes to aide getting the pedal over the studs. 

 

I then positioned the pedal over the studs, pressed the accelerator bar down with the top of the pedal and pressed the lower pedal over the studs. I had to tap the lower right side of the pedal with a rubber mallet to coax the pedal over that stud. Wipe off any marks left by the mallet. 

 

The new pedal installed.

 

The accelerator roller contacting the pedal nylon plate (it was too tight behind the pedal to get a clear photo).

Note a small bump stop molded into the reverse side of the new pedal. You might want to shave it off to allow fuller travel of the accelerator rod.

I will evaluate if this needs to be done or not: 

 

New pedal with floor mat back in place:

 

This pedal kit is available from Ebay seller "mightymike3232". See listing below :

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253024664785

 

Until someone produces a reproduction Buick gas pedal, this may be the best solution for replacing old worn out gas pedals.

Edited February 3, 2018 by NC68Riviera (see edit history)

[68RIVGS]

. . . another great pictorial how-to Mike !

Sometimes the ball studs need replacing due to corrosion, steel repro ball studs are also available from the Chevy pedal vendor.  

Edited February 3, 2018 by 68RIVGS (see edit history)

[NC1968Riviera]

13 minutes ago, 68RIVGS said:

. . . another great pictorial how to Mike !

Thanks Randy! 

[NC1968Riviera]

29 minutes ago, 68RIVGS said:

. . . another great pictorial how-to Mike !

Sometimes the ball studs need replacing due to corrosion, steel repro ball studs are also available from the Chevy pedal vendor.  

Floor stud kit:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/58-59-60-61-62-63-64-65-66-67-68-Chevy-Nos-Gas-Pedal-Mounting-Floor-Studs-Bolts-/262770223509?vxp=mtr&hash=item3d2e536995

[NC1968Riviera]

Update, the 1968 and 1969/1970 gas pedals are two different part numbers as the stud socket holes are different widths between the two years, so they are NOT interchange.

 

1968 Buick gas pedal GM Part # 1369459 (number is under the base flap of the pedal).

If your gas pedal part number is 1386005, the pedal is for full size 69-70 Buicks.

The mounting cups and width of the bottom of these pedals are wider than the 66-68 Riviera pedals.

Edited June 13, 2023 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history)