I have a 1940 half ton with 1954 235, hybrid T-5 installed with late model rear. Clutch install is completed. Now, unsure how to modify the pedal assembly to work with the T-5. It originally had the 3 speed which mounted the pedals to the bellhousing and side of transmission. The T-5 is wider than the 3 speed. The pedal bracket doesn't bolt up to the bellhousing. I assume we need to trim the boss’s off the transmission side of the pedal bracket. I also want to use a corvette dual master cylinder. Going with discs on the four corners. The pedal assembly will need to be modified to accept the corvette master cylinder. It appears the bracket will also need to be lengthened to get the needed clearance for the new master cylinder. The new master cylinder is wider than the original one. The bolt pattern of the new master cylinder is also different. I think it should also have additional bracing to support the weight and secure the entire pedal assembly. Somehow supported in part by way by the transmission. I don’t want the pedal bracket to break in an emergency braking situation.
I have a friend who is a GM mechanic working on this project for me. We did not want to begin hacking on the bracket until we had a tried and true plan. If we messed up this bracket we may trouble finding another. I was hoping that someone who has done the T-5 swap into a ‘39-46 would be willing to share their pedal bracket modifications with me. I would appreciate any pictures, diagrams, measurements, etc., anyone would have of their bracket.
Thanks,
Roland Warrington
