[VergeGTO]

I've read different statements on whether or not (and which) pads should have the chrome trim around them. Does anyone know the original layout on a '64? (gas, brake, clutch, & e-brake) - Thanks

[BOB VIDAN]

Ebrake no trim. Gas pedal had trim if you have power brakes.

[zbuickman]

The trim was used on power brake cars. all pedals except E- Brake

[VergeGTO]

OK... once again I have conflicting explanations. The common denominator here is whether or not the vehicle had power brakes - and that makes sense to me. And at a minimum the gas pedal had trim on it and the ebrake did not. The question that now remains is if the clutch and brake pads had trim or not. Can anyone back up their responses with some documentation or something? Sorry to contest the responses... but I can't for the life of me find the right answer - and would love for someone to set this matter straight once and for all. - Thanks.

[Jerry H.]

If the car had power brakes, the gas pedal, brake pedal, and clutch pedal (if manual tranny) got the stainless trim. If the car didn't get power brakes, then no trim on any of the pedals.

[3 Deuce 64]

this is correct for power brake for 64 65 I think 66/67 had stainless trim on the e brake I know 68 does pic att.

[Keith Seymore]

I think they are all attempting to say the same thing; Jerry just said it the most eloquently...



...and he is correct.

K

[dhcarguy]

I have seen completely original 64 and65 GTOs and I remember the 64 did not have power brakes and did not have trim on any of the pedals. The 65 was a power brake car and had the trim on the gas, brake, and clutch pedals. Neither car had trim on the e-brake pedal.
Dave

[jarhead]

For what it's worth - no trim on 64 e-brake pad; trim on brake and clutch for manual tranny; no trim on accelerator for non-power brake cars. My 64, non-power brake car was judged as Gold Concourse and no point deductions for interior with the above configuration.

[Old Man Taylor]

My non-power brake '64 with a 4-spd did not have any trim on any of the pedals.

[Jerry H.]

Originally Posted by jarhead

For what it's worth - no trim on 64 e-brake pad; trim on brake and clutch for manual tranny; no trim on accelerator for non-power brake cars. My 64, non-power brake car was judged as Gold Concourse and no point deductions for interior with the above configuration.

Not trying to cause a fuss, but if you are saying that your 67 was non power brake and you had the trim on the brake pedal and clutch pedal, then whoever judged your car just plain missed that and you got a break. I'll stand by what I stated, a non power brake car did NOT get any trim on the brake or clutch or gas pedals.

[Keith Seymore]

Just to add: my non-power (original unrestored) '65 does not have trim on any of the pedals.

K

[jarhead]

Anybody have access to the Tech book that is used at the GTOAA National Shows. Certainly would be nice if that was more readily available.

[dhcarguy]

Originally Posted by jarhead

Anybody have access to the Tech book that is used at the GTOAA National Shows. Certainly would be nice if that was more readily available.

With Jim (OMT) and Keith , and a lot of the GTO experts on this forum, You don't need a tech book. And I will bet these guys would find a mistake in the book somewhere.
Dave

[pngoat]

If a 64 had power brakes, the clutch, brake & accelerator pads had trim plates. The e-brake pad did not. If a 65-67 had power brakes, the clutch, brake, accelerator pads AND e-brake pad had trim plates. This info is from "The GTO Restoration Guide, 1964-1970," by Paul Zazarine & Chuck Roberts. As dhcarguy said, there a lot of experts on this forum. Many have been involved since the GTO was introduced in 64.

[Jerry H.]

Originally Posted by jarhead

Anybody have access to the Tech book that is used at the GTOAA National Shows. Certainly would be nice if that was more readily available.

Unless they've made one up recently, they don't have one on items that specific. Their Tech book as I know it (I have judged at GTOAA National shows) consists of all of the numbers, codes, correct parts (i.e. tires, etc.). It would take a massive manual to get that specific.

[zbuickman]

Originally Posted by zbuickman

The trim was used on power brake cars. all pedals except E- Brake

And Ill post it Again as did Keith Jerry and OMT. this information is for 64-5. This comes from Owning/parting Several cars not from a book. Books are great for general Ideas but are not 100% correct. nor am I saying Im always correct. afeter all it is your car do it how you like.