Originally Posted by Sierra

Because most of the 460d pedals I could find were French threaded or had shorter threaded sections meant for steel cranks, I did an experimental transplant of MKS Sylvan touring spindles into 460d pedals. I ran into some complication. It's been long enough now that I don't remember what the complication was but I was able to overcome it without drastic measures. I've never done it again so it must have been enough work to dissuade me, but judging from the price of those vintage British pedals you posted the link to, it would probably be well worth the effort.