hen I first acquired my 1969 C10, the 454 big-block the previous builder had installed was equipped with a huge four-barrel operated off the factory mechanical throttle linkage. Well, after we determined the truck was less than driveable and began the carb-to-EFI conversion with FiTech’s UltraRam fuel injection (PN 35302), that original linkage went to the wayside, as it would no longer facilitate our throttle operation needs.

When it came to updating the C10’s gas pedal assembly and cable for FiTech’s LS-style throttle body, there was only one option to consider: Lokar Performance Products. Literally, if you do an Internet search for “C10 Throttle Pedal Assembly,” the only non-stock results you’re going get for cable-actuated, direct-fit pedals are Lokar—anything else is a drive-by-wire kit, a universal adaptation, or some funky interpretation of a C10 throttle pedal. And you know what? That’s just fine with me, ’cause Lokar has been my go-to for not only throttle and cable applications, but shifters, dipsticks, and so on, since day one.

OK, so enough soapboxing. I ordered up Lokar’s XBAG-6164 (X determining the “black anodized option) 1967-1970 throttle assembly with factory-styled pedal, as they have a separate application for 1971-1972 (XBAG-6165), along with their GM LS1/Ram Jet 350 36-inch black-housing throttle cable kit (TC-1000LS1U). The cable is designed to be cut to fit, leaving plenty length to route from the firewall, over the UltraRam intake, and kink-free to the throttle body, equipped with its own cable bracket. Lokar does offer a variety of brackets as well.

Next step was to call in Team Ryans: Ryan Manson (Clampdown Competition) on the install, and Ryan Foss (Ryan Foss Productions) on the live motion picture duties to capture the easy-to-do install. Enjoy, as I will soon being doing just that once we get the 1969 over to FiTech for final preparations to put this polished you-know-what on the road once and for all!