I have a set of pedals from a 69 Barracuda. They have some confounded needle bearings in them. Next time I take them apart, I'm going with bronze bushings. Check out McMaster Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com/#sleeve-bearings/=aupule
Yeah that's what I was thinking of doing initially. Glad to see I was on the right track. Or at least a track that's already been paved a little. :lol: