I had a few options for clutch linkage on my hot rod. I like the simplicity of mechanical linkage, and it was pretty cheap. I started out with a DOM tube with a 7/8 id and a wall of 1/8. Then i made two Arms out of 1/4 flat stock. I used 2 GM Clutch Pivot balls for each end. One pivot will bolt through a 3/8 plate, attached to the boxed frame. On the other end, i pick up off of three bolt on the blow proof bell housing. This is what it looks like outside of the frame. And Inside I used a corvette clutch fork, and a clevis for the fork side. The threaded rod to the clutch for is only for mockup, it will get a real rod later And on the pedal side, i used two Heim Joints. This is only a mock up for now, for the real deal, it will get a 7/16 tube and larger heim joints.
Do you think it's a good idea to mount it to both the frame and engine? There will be some movement of the motor/trans in relation to the frame.
There will be some movement, but all gm cars in the late 60's were set up the same. The motor mounts shouldn't be moving that much
Fairlly new to the HAMB and have just found your thread .Bloody fantastic ! Ive got an A coupe which is what you would call floppy(no floor rails) and l have been trying to get my head around ways to fix it . great pics,must now check out the rest of your thread
i rolled the car out today to finish up some welding on the firewall i made the final piece of the firewall and welded it in
Cool rod old time look, glad to see young guy like you doing your on fab. Keep us all posted on progress. Hank
Looks damned good! I've seen guys who claim 30 years of experience that can't match what you've done. Oh, as a side note, I don't know if it will be an issue with your set up, but a buddy had his firewall recessed like that for his A and built in an access panel on the top, under the dash so he could get to his distributor without pulling the whole motor. Just a thought. Keep up the great work!
The Clutch Linkage will work fine. The factory set up for the tri five chevies is pretty much the same with the ball on the chassis and engine block. Mine works fine with a BB and a 5 speed after nearly 30 years. One thing you might consider. On my set up I put a flat spring at each end of the tube pushing against where the ball mounts. I found without this the tube would 'walk' towards one end and cause an annoying feel through the pedal when depressed, the springs keep it centralised. Might also want to fit a Zerk so that you can fill it with grease. Really nice build and makes me feel like a complete amatuer at the age of 45, your parents should be very proud. P.
Very nice build, great work, well thought out - great to see someone at such a young age do such nice, nice work. Keep the pics coming!
Very nice work.. I have a 31 5 window sitting on jack stands waiting for me to get off my ass and get to work. Love the W motor. What transmission are you putting behind the 409? Keep the picks coming in.
I have a beefed up t5 to go behind Update: I havent worked on this car for a while, i just got my license, and have been working to get my 68' chevelle on the road, it is now so i can focus back on the hot rod. I got the car back in the shop and tore into the back end, i ripped out the rear sub rail and started putting it back together. More updates soon.
Lookin good! Let's see, BFH, paint sticks, couple of clamps...I;d say you got the right tools for the job!
Who did you get your rear subrail from? Were you happy with the quality or did you have to rework allot of it? I need one for my coupe.
the rear subrail is from brookville, along with the other new pieces. I was very surprised it all fit great... something that can not be said for many reproduction parts, but if you were replacing the rail, into your original subframe- i cannnot say it will fit as good being as there are more vairibles
i got a little update... i finish welded the firewall and threw some paint on it. Then i finished up the rear sub rails. im still waiting on a gastank so i can continue laying out the supports once i get that. My dad also primed up some of the rear suspension...
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