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Offline Mike_B_SVT

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Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« on: February 20, 2018, 07:27:01 PM »
My '70 (Dearborn, Oct 6th, 1969) has lost its clutch pedal bumper / stopper.  What was "original" / would be a correct replacement?

It appears that there are two versions available:

- a pink version that seems to be for 1969, with a short "neck".
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-FORD-MUSTANG-MANUAL-TRANS-CLUTCH-PEDAL-BUMPER-STOP/142595536810

- a black version that seems to be for 1970, with a long "neck".
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mustang-Clutch-Pedal-Bumper-1969-1970-Daniel-Carpenter/181571016807

Here is what's left of mine - it appears to have been a pink version of the "long neck" '70 bumper.  It looks like it had a longer shaft like the black '70 stopper, but is made of pink rubber like the '69 version.

Mike B.

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1970 Cougar Eliminator (Competition Gold / Black Decor Interior), 428SCJ, Ram-Air, 4-speed w/ Hurst shifter
Built: Dearborn, Oct 6th, 1969
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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2018, 09:57:43 PM »
The 1969 rubber bumper attaches to the pedal hanging bracket. The common 1970 bumper like yours attaches to the clutch pedal.
I found one remaining on a 1970 clutch pedal.
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Offline Mike_B_SVT

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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2018, 05:06:01 PM »
Thanks Scott!

So no one else has seen a pink bumper on a '70 clutch pedal?
Mike B.

2003 Mustang Cobra Convertible
1 of 354 in Sonic Blue

1970 Cougar Eliminator (Competition Gold / Black Decor Interior), 428SCJ, Ram-Air, 4-speed w/ Hurst shifter
Built: Dearborn, Oct 6th, 1969
Cat Bites Man!

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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2018, 07:13:37 PM »
Thanks Scott!

So no one else has seen a pink bumper on a '70 clutch pedal?

The MPC calls out
1970
D0ZZ-7583-B  (200/250/302/351/428) #Red Rubber  (#Identification Marking)

There were two bumpers used in 1969
C8OZ-7583-A for 200/250/302 - Black
C8OZ-7583-B for 351/390/428/429 - Red

Offline Mike_B_SVT

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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2018, 03:01:09 PM »
The MPC calls out
1970
D0ZZ-7583-B  (200/250/302/351/428) #Red Rubber  (#Identification Marking)

Thank you!  That's probably what I have then - or what's left of it.

Looks like the repro's and "NOS" currently available are all black.  I'll probably just go with a black repro for now and add a red one to my "Wish List".

I did find this pedal assembly on eBay that appears to show the red bumper still in place...

« Last Edit: February 27, 2018, 03:12:20 PM by Mike_B_SVT »
Mike B.

2003 Mustang Cobra Convertible
1 of 354 in Sonic Blue

1970 Cougar Eliminator (Competition Gold / Black Decor Interior), 428SCJ, Ram-Air, 4-speed w/ Hurst shifter
Built: Dearborn, Oct 6th, 1969
Cat Bites Man!

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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2018, 05:07:47 PM »
Thank you!  That's probably what I have then - or what's left of it.

Looks like the repro's and "NOS" currently available are all black.  I'll probably just go with a black repro for now and add a red one to my "Wish List".

I did find this pedal assembly on eBay that appears to show the red bumper still in place...


check NPD .I think some one said they had the red ones.
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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2018, 07:31:28 PM »
NPD part 7583-4A, $14.95
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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2018, 01:46:29 AM »
Mike B.

2003 Mustang Cobra Convertible
1 of 354 in Sonic Blue

1970 Cougar Eliminator (Competition Gold / Black Decor Interior), 428SCJ, Ram-Air, 4-speed w/ Hurst shifter
Built: Dearborn, Oct 6th, 1969
Cat Bites Man!

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Re: Clutch Pedal Bumper / Stopper?
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2018, 04:35:24 PM »
Some update on this subject;

So I purchased the black bumper to give it a shot.  It was pretty sloppy in the hole, and I didn't really think it should be that loose, so I ordered a red bumper as well.  The stem was a bit short and the rubber seemed very soft - so much so that the little "tabs" on the stem would not hold it firmly in place.  But with the clutch pedal up, it was held there just fine ;-) 

Was reconnecting the brake booster a week or so later and took a look at the red clutch bumper.  Hmm... I think I have a match, LOL!

Some pics:
Comparison pic of both bumper versions, as well as the remains of my original.
Original red bumper remains when they were still in place (2pics)
New bumper after a week or so installed.

Mike B.

2003 Mustang Cobra Convertible
1 of 354 in Sonic Blue

1970 Cougar Eliminator (Competition Gold / Black Decor Interior), 428SCJ, Ram-Air, 4-speed w/ Hurst shifter
Built: Dearborn, Oct 6th, 1969
Cat Bites Man!