ya i figured it out, you just have to hold the nut tight with something else and force it through the non-threaded part.


EDIT:

well ive moved onto the brake, and because of the "root" or stem of the pedal being in the top right corner, im drilling the holes more to the right side. THe first was pretty easy, but the one towards the top of the pedal is awful, the drill just slides around because its not a flat surface. Im not sure how to approach it and I;m giving up to head off to work.
Also, from the drawings ive seen on honda replacement parts websites, the accerator doesnt have a metal plate underneath it, its simply a more tough and hard plastic plate over a metal frame. Would I just drill through the plastic? wouldnt make much sense.
thanks

mike