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My plan is to put a Chevy 350 V8 and 700r4 in my '53 3100.

The brake system will most likely be disk on front IFS and drum on rear.

The Master Cylinder will have to be replaced, I plan to use a dual with booster.

My question is, what are the pros and cons of leaving the MC under the cab (retaining the through the floor brake pedal that I think is so cool) VS moving it up to the firewall (modern location and brake pedal)?

Anyone who has put a small block chevy V8 in an Advance Design pickup, please share your thoughts.

Thank You
Tim

Tim, there have probably been countless V8's put in AD style pickups including my own.
My preference is to put the m/c and booster under the floorboard. I did this on both my 37 and my 52panel. I just like the "clean" firewall. A kit is made and available from several vendors that come with the m/c, booster, chassis bracket and a fabricated brake pedal. I used one from piratejack.net located in Asheville, N.C. Good price and quality.
I'll admit that under the floor is a little hard to get to but honestly, how many times do we have to check the m/c.

The firewall mounts MIGHT be a bit easier to put in and have the swinging pedal... and easier to get to. In the end I guess it is personal choice.....but most of the time its crowded enough under the hood without the m/c and booster there to.

I agree and I would prefer to leave it under the cab because I like the original through the floor brake pedal.

The two drawbacks I see from leaving it under the floor is (1) not so easy to check and add brake fluid and (2)room for exhaust pipe. That's why I asked for comments from those who have been there and done that.

Thank You
Tim

I just recently bought a Jeep TJ pedal assembly for my 54.

I needed a pedal for a hydraulic clutch assembly and I'm planning on upgrading my brakes. All the aftermarket kits out there were way too pricey for my taste.

I wasn't for if it would work or not when I ordered it off of Ebay. As soon as I got it, I put it up under the dash to see how it fits.

To my surprise, it looks like it belongs there. It clears the steering column and moves everything over to the left.

Here's what they look like in relation to the OE pedals.


http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/w...amp;_suid=141487678177307025218660878794

Here's a brake and clutch setup.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-TJ-97-...ries&hash=item234299f61c&vxp=mtr

Here's just a brake pedal setup
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-1998-T...ries&hash=item19e561d012&vxp=mtr

Both my '48 Burb and my son's '53 P/U are under the floor. The kits are pricey but it retains a bit of the querkiness of the truck.