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

[randyr]

Sch 40 is just plain heavy - and b@#$% to work with!!!

Yeah, I think the wall thickness is just over 1/4". I used a couple of cutting wheels to cut it to the size I needed. Fortunately the piece left over from cutting the front piece worked perfectly for the rear part.

[randyr]

Ok, so finally here are some pics of what I've done with the clutch & brake pedal. I got 2 new pedals from Pete & Jakes. They already had attachment arms on them for the master cylinder & the clutch cable, however I had to reverse the pedals for my application because the attachment arm they had on the clutch pedal worked better for my master cylinder hookup. If that doesn't make any sense, just ask and I'll explain it more. I used the bracket I already had because it is set up for a power booster and the one in the P&J kit is not. In order to put the clutch pedal on the other side of the x-member, I had to use a spacer . I also heated & bent the pedals to follow the angle of the x-member. I think this will work ok. Feel free to let me know what you think....

Randy

[randyr]

Here are some pics of the pedals mounted on frame. I also fitted a removable plate to cover the hole in the floor in case I ever have to take them out again. I added a grease fitting to the pedals to slow the bushing wear.

There is also a pic of the modification to the lower x-member plate. The trans mount will slide into place then I have another 3/16 plate (not shown here) to bolt across the bottom in case the long slotted holes have removed some stiffness from the plate.

[IC2]

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.

[IC2]

I finally uncovered the car last night to do some of the work that I've been promising myself that would happen one day when it got warm. Since today is warm day #3 in a row, figured it might be a good day to crank it up. Started after about 3 revolutions - or as soon as gas got to the carb. Then another bright idea - let's take it off of the jack stands. Of course being so low, I got the jack caught under the front splash shield (no damage, just too close). Then the next light came on - since my upholsterer is now stonewalling me (yesterday's revelation!!), figured that it had best go in the basement garage - and lo and behold, it actually moves under it's own power and for the first time - ever. Two problems - the fan wiring has a problem and a heater hose leaked a couple of quarts of water/antifreeze loose on the floor. Either - no big deal. It runs like a bear, and the Flowmasters are a "bit" loud and may have a drone that I wont tolerate for too long if that is true. Now - I have to clean up that stall so I can get my truck inside.

[34_40]

Then the next light came on - since my upholsterer is now stonewalling me (yesterday's revelation!!), figured that it had best go in the basement garage - and lo and behold, it actually moves under it's own power and for the first time - ever. Two problems - the fan wiring has a problem and a heater hose leaked a couple of quarts of water/antifreeze loose on the floor. Either - no big deal. It runs like a bear, and the Flowmasters are a "bit" loud and may have a drone that I wont tolerate for too long if that is true. Now - I have to clean up that stall so I can get my truck inside.

Well, ALL RIGHT! That's Cool! Shame about the leak, funny thing is that mine leaked a bit too, from the "gooseneck" a small green puddle on the water pump mount. Didja have a hard time keeping the wheels from spinning and the foot from pressing that small peddle to far? That's what happens to me every time I drive mine around.
I've got hushpower mufflers and inside seems to drone a bit but, it sounds nice outside. I'm hoping once I insulate the interior that drone will go away.

For the most part that was great news Dave. Let's hope the upholstery guy get on the stick and gets 'er done!

[IC2]

Well, ALL RIGHT! That's Cool! Shame about the leak, funny thing is that mine leaked a bit too, from the "gooseneck" a small green puddle on the water pump mount. Didja have a hard time keeping the wheels from spinning and the foot from pressing that small peddle to far? That's what happens to me every time I drive mine around.
I've got hushpower mufflers and inside seems to drone a bit but, it sounds nice outside. I'm hoping once I insulate the interior that drone will go away.

For the most part that was great news Dave. Let's hope the upholstery guy get on the stick and gets 'er done!

Mike - While sitting on a box, I did have to be careful - tho I did dig a couple of ruts in the yard when I put it back in drive to bring it into the basement garage

My upholstery guy is not on my best friends list right now. He does great work, that is when he gets around to it.

And yes, the water leak does seem to be coming from the "gooseneck". I'll fix that problem first then do my "punch list".....that is as soon as I finish my laundry room rebuild. This @#$% house doesn't have a wall that's square, plumb, level or straight which is trying my patience

[randyr]

Hey Dave,

It's great that it fired right up and you got a little taste of how it's gonna run. Is that the first time you've started it? I'm sure you'll get the bugs worked out of it soon.
Do you have the 50 series Flowmasters on it? They aren't supposed to be so loud are they?
Like Mike said, I hope your interior guy gets with it soon! Who is it? maybe we should bombard him with emails on your behalf! LOL! Just kidding, that would probably just piss him off and postpone you further.

[IC2]

Hey Dave,

It's great that it fired right up and you got a little taste of how it's gonna run. Is that the first time you've started it? I'm sure you'll get the bugs worked out of it soon.
Do you have the 50 series Flowmasters on it? They aren't supposed to be so loud are they?
Like Mike said, I hope your interior guy gets with it soon! Who is it? maybe we should bombard him with emails on your behalf! LOL! Just kidding, that would probably just piss him off and postpone you further.

Randy - that's the first start since December - I have probably and 1.5 plus hours on the engine so this leak is a bit of a surprise after sitting all winter. The fan - who knows - I probably have a wire on wrong

I do habe the 50 Series Flowmasters. I for sure can tell it has a nice cam, but the possible drone.....

My upholsterer - well I can do some needling too,