Ankle arthritis problem with Griff clutch pedal

[saxon]

I have a much loved 92 Griffith precat I have had for 27 years but in the last year or two I have started to suffer from ankle arthritis and only this last week I had to have a steroid injection in the left ankle.

I took the Griff out for a couple of hours drive this afternoon to a pub etc and noticed that the clutch pedal is forcing my left ankle into a bloody uncomfortable position because it is compressing the ankle joint. The problem isn't when I push the pedal down for a gearchange (which is actually a blessed relief!) it's when I am driving along with my foot hovering just above the clutch pedal. What I really want is for the clutch pedal in particular and maybe the brake to be repositioned so they are lower and have less travel to reduce the strain on my ankle joint.

I should add that I have no problem with my Toyota GT86 or either of our Saab's, it's just the bloody Griff that seems to have a pedal that comes up from the floor a long way.

I've loved this car for 27 years and she's been my pride and joy but frankly I think she's going to have to go if I can't do something about the pedal position. I'm lying on the bed now after 2 hours drive and know I have inflamed the ankle again with it which is a worry. It's not my daily driver anyway but if I can't enjoy it anymore on a Sunday without pain I am starting to wonder what's the point of keeping it...

I'd be very grateful for any views/suggestions...

Saxon

[GreenV8S]

On the V8S I have got into the habit of slipping my clutch foot between the clutch/brake pedals so I can rest it behind the clutch pedal. It's second nature now and my clutch foot gets itself into position when I even think about using the clutch pedal without any conscious effort. Perhaps you can find something similar.

[Classic Chim]

Your pedals are adjustable.
Get in the footwell and behind each pedal you should find a locking nut, loosen off and rotate pedals clockwise which should lower them closer to the floor.

[magpies]

Would fitting a small remote servo help (Original mini among other old cars have these on their brakes) I realise the angles stay the sdame but would take the pressure off your ankle.

[Polly Grigora]

Get someone to make you a made to measure linkage, it's an easy job for a skilled fabricator/welder

[phillpot]

Polly Grigora said:

Get someone to make you a made to measure linkage, it's an easy job for a skilled fabricator/welder

Brilliant idea

[saxon]

Thanks guys for all the suggestions - don't really want to seel the car for such a trivial issue and especially interested in Classic chim's post saying pedals are adjustable - that's fantastic if so!

Think I might talk to my TVR engineer guy and see what he can come up with.

Very grateful to all of you. If I can't get the pedals adjusted to a comofortable position it sounds like somebody may be able to fabricate something suitable.

Thanks a million!

Saxon

[RichB]

As Pete (GreenV8S) suggested, I also tend to rest my foot under the clutch pedal when I know I'm not likely to be changing gear. Perhaps try this?

[cinquecento]

Similiar to how a brake booster, there are clutch boosters.

A friend has a seperate remote brake booster plugged into his clutch.. vacuum is similiarly applied as in the brake booster. If I remember, it was a remote booster for an early MGB that the positioned near the washer bottle.

[RichB]

cinquecento said:

Similiar to how a brake booster, there are clutch boosters..

The OP said it's not concerning pressing the clutch but where to rest his left foot comfortably when driving.

[cinquecento]

Oops..yes, missed that..
Thanks for being nice abt it..

[SonicHedgeHog]

Believe it or not yoga is a great help with arthritis. It can help create extra space in the joints. It has literally changed the lives of my whole family, each of us in a different way. Just a suggestion.

[pja]

No sure what area you are in OP but I have a good pal who adapts vehicles for disability,
It amazes me the adaptations & modifications he does so I’m sure altering pedal length/angle would be no problem,
He is in North Wales but if that’s not local to you I’m sure he would know someone more local to you in his line of work who could help,

Worth thinking about before you sell your P&J