Bad right hip has forced the development of an unusual skill. I have become fairly accomplished at operating the gas pedal with the left foot (easier than converting aftermarket cruise control to 6V/pos. grd.).

This has me thinking about antique hand throttles. Back in the early 60s, a guy in a 40 Ford coupe pulled into the gas station where I worked. He had a dash mounted hand throttle that I mistook for a choke control. This was the one-and-only example I have ever seen. So, I'm wondering if any of the older members could provide some info re: this device? Was it ever an official FoMoCo accessory? How did it function? Since I've never seen one offered for sale, I'm assuming it would have to be gerry-rigged from scratch (if feasible)? Perhaps with a manual hand choke cable, etc. Could easily be installed in the orig. dash lighter location, where it would be handy/accessible. If it doesn't work out, I might still use the cable assembly for a manual choke control if I eventually end up with John's new alum. manifold (no heat riser or 6V elect. choke).

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA