There is a lot to unpack in this post. I second Peggy's suggestion that you spend some time figuring out some of your specific questions and posting them in the applicable forums.

Re: you comment about the frame mounted master cylinders. That is where they were located on almost all vehicles up through the late 50s/early 60s. When looking at info, be careful not to be confused by things that are not applicable to your year.


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