Following Hy's example, I finally ordered and installed a 1986 Accord dead pedal (part # 46990-SEO-GOO). I used 2" sheet metal screws to mount the pedal. Originally, I wanted to use nuts and bolts or nutserts and that's still an option if I ever have to remove the pedal for any reason. By that time, the carpet will be well-compressed and I'll have a lot less trouble getting things lined up. I could just do it now, but everything worked out so well that there's no point messing with it if I don't have to. Wow! A real dead pedal at last.

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	It took a little bending of the pedal's frame to make it sit right on the Ody floor, but it wasn't too difficult.
	I started out trying to use 1" screws, but because the carpet is so thick and irregular in that area, I had a little trouble. I finally gave up and went with 2" and will just cut them off in the wheelwell and re-coat the area with spray undercoationg.
	This is the area in the wheelwell where the screws come through. The long screws made it a lot easier to get them started through the carpet.
	Now to get the trusty Dremel......
	....and cut those suckers down to size!
	This does a good job of protecting the screws from the elements..
	A few squirts and they're all sealed up.
	Finally! A real dead pedal and It looks like original equipment. It feels right and it keeps the carpet clean. PS: Watch out when making the hole for the upper right leg. The parking brake cable runs in that area.

  

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