vaughn, you were right! thanks much. the bar is hitting a part of the fender thats riding ontop of the frame member. i don't know if its supposed to be there but i also wouldn't know how to remove it so i'll leave it. maybe i can put some rubber on top to cushion it or stop pushing the pedal in all the way. thanks again.
tony


Overland Blue, 1953 GMC 1/2T, 100-22, 228/1bbl, 4sp/4.10 6v, shortbed/fender side/5-window.