On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 6:30 AM, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote: > Thanks, everyone! > > I don't have any holes at the bottom of the floppy pedal, so it appears that > the pedal has broken at the hinge and the part with the rivets is still > attached to the floor. > > I've got a variety of ideas in mind for a temporary fix so as I can move the > van from its current spot by the curb! > Joy, So it's the rod that goes thru the hinge that's broken? When mine wore out (disappeared) I threaded some house wiring stock with insulator still on, bent up each end and clipped close. Haven't thought about it in a few years. Best of luck John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN |
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