37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[randyr]

Hey guys, I'm making some progress on my transmission switch. I've made some initial mods to the Chassis Engineering x-member kit so I could fit the trans into the car. I'm now working on the clutch pedal. After a lot of google searches, I've decided to keep the brake/clutch under the floor instead of putting a Kugel assembly under the dash. It will be a lot less work to make the transition since I had already installed a pedal & power booster for the C4 trans.
One of my google searches led me to Jason Slover at Pete & Jakes streetrods. They have recently developed a clutch/brake pedal assembly to attach to the original x-member on 35-40 Fords. This could have been a bolt in fix for me except my big-block firewall presented some issues with pedal placement. I need the pedals to straddle the x-member as you'll see in my rough mock up pics. Jason totally went the extra mile to pull their 37 frame out of storage, bolt up their peddle assembly and take a bunch of pictures for me so we could detemine how to make this work for me. Ultimately we decided I should modify the bracket I have. He's sending me a couple of new pedals, a shaft and a clutch cable. I think it will be fairly simple as soon as I get the parts. I can't say enough good things about Jason's willingness to help figure this out! I've never done business with Pete & Jakes before but gotta say I'm thoroughly impressed with this experience! Check out these pedals if you're using original x-member http://www.peteandjakes.com/blog/index.html

So here are some pics of my rough mock up so far.....

Dave, I haven't heard from you in a while....you ok?

Later, guys...