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Fran loves Fords · 09-30-2015, 05:53 PM

I am installing a new rubber floor in my 53 F100. I am having a difficult time figuring out how to remove the gas pedal so I can allow for the cutout for the pedal? any suggestions?

It also looks like I need to remove the steering column to allow for the floor cutouts as well. any suggestions on the easiest way to do this?

I have a 239 flathead with 3 speed on the column.

Thx

MMB · 09-30-2015, 07:15 PM

I have a NOS or NORS, don't know which, floormat in my truck that came embossed with the various cutouts for the steering column, accelerator pedal, floor shift and hand brake. It was also split above the steering to install around it. The stock accelerator pedal mounts to the transmision inspection cover with a couple of pan head machine screws.

Ross F-1 · 09-30-2015, 07:59 PM

If it's like the 48-52's, you don't want to remove the gas pedal, you just disconnect it from the linkage ball near the top. Then slide the mat over the pedal.

I think they don't pre-cut or pre-slit these so that the hot rod crowd with automatics and aftermarket steering columns aren't left with holes and cuts where they don't want them.

flathead 53 · 09-30-2015, 08:11 PM

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I installed one in my 53 f-100 about a year ago go with the cut outs provided you don't have to remove the gas pedal just pull it from the rod, also remove the brake and clutch pedal pads,its an easy install.

09-30-2015, 05:53 PM	#1
Fran loves Fords Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 11	Installing rubber floor 53 F100 I am installing a new rubber floor in my 53 F100. I am having a difficult time figuring out how to remove the gas pedal so I can allow for the cutout for the pedal? any suggestions? It also looks like I need to remove the steering column to allow for the floor cutouts as well. any suggestions on the easiest way to do this? I have a 239 flathead with 3 speed on the column. Thx

09-30-2015, 07:15 PM	#2
MMB Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 56	Re: Installing rubber floor 53 F100 I have a NOS or NORS, don't know which, floormat in my truck that came embossed with the various cutouts for the steering column, accelerator pedal, floor shift and hand brake. It was also split above the steering to install around it. The stock accelerator pedal mounts to the transmision inspection cover with a couple of pan head machine screws.

09-30-2015, 07:59 PM	#3
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: Installing rubber floor 53 F100 If it's like the 48-52's, you don't want to remove the gas pedal, you just disconnect it from the linkage ball near the top. Then slide the mat over the pedal. I think they don't pre-cut or pre-slit these so that the hot rod crowd with automatics and aftermarket steering columns aren't left with holes and cuts where they don't want them. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

09-30-2015, 08:11 PM	#4
flathead 53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central nj Posts: 717	Re: Installing rubber floor 53 F100 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I installed one in my 53 f-100 about a year ago go with the cut outs provided you don't have to remove the gas pedal just pull it from the rod, also remove the brake and clutch pedal pads,its an easy install.