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One step forward two steps back... I mounted the cab to check for interference with the engine and bell housing, this did resolved the placement of the motor mounts. While the cab was on the chassis I needed to insure the placement of the brake booster and clutch mount. Well that was a good thing as nothing lined up with the holes for the pedal assemblies.

I ended up cutting the brake pedal mount and adding a length of channel to make the assembly longer. The pivot point for the brake pedal was also to far back so that was moved forward as well. The clutch pedal is a fixed position on the frame and had to worked out. The addition of a hydraulic master cylinder for the clutch proved to be another issue, I needed more room to between the clutch master cylinder and the brake hydrobooster. I added a separate piece to the brake booster mount for the clutch master cylinder, this will allow the clutch master cylinder to be removed individually rather than the entire assembly.

I 'm at the point where I need to drill the frame for mounting bolts so I want to get the fit correct the first time. I only need to add some bracing and clean everything up for powder coating and then final assembly. The entire assembly clears everything, transmission cross member, transmission shifter. All of the components can be unbolted and replaced individually without removing the mount, something I really wanted.

As usual I was so involved with the mock up and fabbing that I didn't take pictures, I try to get a few this weekend.