Yes, the photo of the engine/trans assembly shows the clutch throwout fork on the passenger's side, and the clutch slave cylinder coupled to it. The master cylinder will be a 2-unit setup on the firewall in a single casting, one line for the brakes, and the other for the clutch. Early 1960's Chevy and GMC trucks used that system for some reason, but it was a production run of only 3-4 years. I have a couple of the V8 bell housings for the hydraulic clutch system stashed away for future projects.

A V8 engine and taller tires would probably bring your road speed with the current gearing up into the low 60's without over-revving the engine.
Jerry

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