Friday, April 20, 2012

Slip Sliding Away

A quick little update—more of a tip actually. One problem I was having on the '66 was that the pedal pads on the clutch and brake pedals would slip off. I tried gluing them on, and saw evidence that a previous owner tried the same thing, but to no avail. The only way I've found to solve this issue for stock-style pedal pads is to install the stainless trim rings around the pedals.
You can buy these trim pieces as a set or separately.
These trim pieces have a series of metal tabs that wrap around the back side of the pedal plate using a screwdriver for leverage to help bend them. I actually think they look better too!

Did I See What I Thought I Saw?

For years I've been making the drive between North Carolina and Virginia for business and personal trips. On I-95 North near Ashland as I come around the bend in the road, and in a clearing to my right, is some sort of Mustang advertisement. I'm never able to get a photo of it—until just recently.
Old Dominion Mustang/Camaro has quite a billboard on I-95!
It would be nicer if everything was closer to the road, but a gearhead is able to spot what's going on across the clearing. :)