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Posted by: bretto
« on: August 20, 2014, 11:28:13 PM »

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flames may give me a little horse power advantage
At the very least they will keep your toes warm!!
Then how do I keep them cool?  I don't have painted flames and my feet are toasty enough!

To the question at hand, I also went the tie up approach and used some 1/4 rope and tied to a spot on the frame ahead of the pedal.
Brett
Posted by: athawk11
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:39:04 PM »

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flames may give me a little horse power advantage
At the very least they will keep your toes warm!!


Never even considered that.  Painting flames on a bell housing is a win win proposition!   ;D
Posted by: 1955CJ-5
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:33:01 PM »

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flames may give me a little horse power advantage
At the very least they will keep your toes warm!!
Posted by: athawk11
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:28:24 PM »

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By the way Tim is that the original paint scheme on your bell housing?


LOL...no, not original.  I've heard somewhere that flames may give me a little horse power advantage ;).  Just trying to have a little fun.

Tim
Posted by: athawk11
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:21:16 PM »

Ryan is always too kind.  He himself has a unique ability to use what he has handy while trying to solve a problem.

Kikilee, post some photos of your progress.  I know I speak for all 3A Page participants when I say, "We all enjoy commentary, but love seeing photos".

Tim
Posted by: Kikilee
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:15:17 PM »

By the way Tim is that the original paint scheme on your bell housing?
Posted by: athawk11
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:09:32 PM »

Mahogany? Brazilian Cherry?   ;D ;D :D

You're killing me Ryan! Absolutely killing me! 

I must say, I really enjoy the creativity that 3A guys come up with.  A chain to the manifold ranks right up there. :)

Tim

Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:05:24 PM »

Wise choice. Hang around here long enough and if you'll quickly learn it's much better to follow Tim's lead than mine   ;D
Posted by: Kikilee
« on: August 20, 2014, 09:01:39 PM »

Thanks to both of you. Getting ready to install my rebuilt engine in and want to tool around the neighborhood with just the frame. I think I like the exotic plywood approach.
Best

Joe
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: August 20, 2014, 08:53:16 PM »

I opted for a slightly cruder approach than Tim's fancy handcrafted floor boards (is that mahogany or Brazilian Cherry?).

A length of chain anchoring the pedal arm to the exhaust manifold worked for me.

Posted by: athawk11
« on: August 20, 2014, 08:44:05 PM »

Hi Kikilee,
The tub does stop the brake pedal travel which keeps the plunger from falling out of the master cylinder.

To hold the pedals in position, I bolted a piece of plywood to the tub mounts on the frame.� Here is a photo.� Hope this helps.

Tim

Posted by: Kikilee
« on: August 20, 2014, 08:23:46 PM »

I have the tub off of my 1950. Is the tub what keeps the brake pedal from over travel causing the plunger to come out of the master cylinder?

If that's the case what do you guys use when you drive around with no tub on your frame?

I know it's a dumb question, but I've had my tub off for a long time and I'm an old guy that can't remember like I used to.