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

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Hi Randy,
Lookin' real good. IMO, changing the pedals might just be an optional way that was built into the pedal arrangement based on what you had for a chassis/brake MC setup. If it works - it's fine.

You can't imagine how much I had to heat and bend my brake pedal to work with the 'A' chasis. It doesn't look anything like the piece supplied by TCI. I was only concerned with maintaining the same ratio, ~ 6:1. I imagine TCI makes a universal pedal that fit most of their chassis and in has to be "fitted"

We are having a warm spell here - but of course that doesn't mean that I can get to work on my car, though tomorrow it is scheduled (I only have to install my new 5th wheel hitch in my truck first). I spent today, ~55* cleaning out the old camper and getting it ready for pickup so the new (for us) can be delivered.

[randyr]

Hi Randy,
Lookin' real good. IMO, changing the pedals might just be an optional way that was built into the pedal arrangement based on what you had for a chassis/brake MC setup. If it works - it's fine.

You can't imagine how much I had to heat and bend my brake pedal to work with the 'A' chasis. It doesn't look anything like the piece supplied by TCI. I was only concerned with maintaining the same ratio, ~ 6:1. I imagine TCI makes a universal pedal that fit most of their chassis and in has to be "fitted"

Hey Dave,
You may be right about the "option" though I haven't seen it out there to fit the original x-member. The main reason I started with new pedals is because I had already heated, hacked & welded the pedal that orignallly came with my bracket beyond the point of just getting a clutch pedal to match it! I learned on it so when I decided to add the clutch pedal, I thought it best to start with new pedals. There was a lot of heating & bending that went into making these pedals fit too!

I still have to figure out what I'm going to use for pedal pads. They'll have to be pretty small and I'll have to weld a mounting bracket onto the pedal arms for them.

Thanks for the input & encouragement. I always appreciate it!

Come on Spring! I want to see video of your car cruising down the street!!!

Later,
Randy

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It looks real good there Randy, Nice Job!
I really like the idea of the bottom plate as a stiffener / mount. My habit is to always make it thicker... I know, it's a personal problem!

[bluestang67]

Randy that is looking good . The mustang pads are 2 1/4 wide by 3 inches long or you could look into some import types they are small version also.

[randyr]

Randy that is looking good . The mustang pads are 2 1/4 wide by 3 inches long or you could look into some import types they are small version also.

Thanks Bobby, I'll check those out.

Do you know what size bolts hold the trans mount to the transmission on the T5? My trans came without bolts and I'm not sure if they're metric or standard....

[bluestang67]

Ill check after I get home tomorrow and post it up . On the pads I would believe any small compact stick would work also .

[randyr]

Ill check after I get home tomorrow and post it up . On the pads I would believe any small compact stick would work also .

Hey Bobby, don't worry about the bolts. I contacted Rosehill Performance Parts in Texas and he's going to send me the bolts.

I'll check out the pedals on the compacts and see what I can find.

Thanks.