So I have been reading hundreds of threads and one thing is common. Incomplete or missing directions about putting a T5 behind my Flathead ford motor. I am using a 90 S10 trans with the Dwight Bond adapter plate. I read that you can mount model a pedals but I also read people using pedals from an F1 truck or a 49ish car. Getting ready to buy a set a pedals but not sure what will mount up.
Mount to what? What kind of car are you building? What kind of bellhousing (stock big truck bell)? What kind of X member?
You can buy a shaft for your Model A pedal ***embly from Dwight for an additional cost when you buy the adapter...
It all depends how you want to push the clutch. Cable, rod, or hydrolic. And you have options for each of those,too.
Sorry I wasnt clear. I thought that the factory pedals mounted to the trans/bellhousing so I am not sure why the frame or crossmember would matter. I am putting a 90 T5 behind my 8BA Flathead using the truck bell/hogshead and the Dwight bond plate. I understand that the original pedals were mounted to the bellhousing/trans? And you can run stock clutch using the stock pedals. I have never seen an original set up so I do not know exactly how they mount, just pics and it looks like the pedals bolt to the Bond adapter but not sure. Not looking to mount the pedals to the frame so that should not matter, its in my 29 Model A. Just want to get the right parts to start with.
The use of model A pedals make it easier. You have to find a way to mount a MC somwhere....that is not so easy i think. Probably a 1953-56 F100 mc mounted to the ****** with a flexible hose to the ch***is...? You have to cut the stock crossmember and build a ****** mount.
The use of model A pedals make it easier. You have to find a way to mount a MC somwhere....that is not so easy i think. Probably a 1953-56 F100 mc mounted to the ****** with a flexible hose to the ch***is...? You have to cut the stock crossmember and build a ****** mount.
I ***ume the master is for the brakes? I currently have a frame mounted brake set up but it might get in the way. I can make a bracket to mount the master, its the clutch that is a mystery to me. I think it uses a mechanical arm to move the throw out bearing for the clutch. Is there much difference between Model A pedals and all the other pedals used on the later flatheads?
The original pedals in a Model "A" were mounted to the bell housing. On your flathead, the original pedals would have been mounted to the frame. So your problem is where to go with them now. The adaptor that puts the stock "A" pedals on the trans in your case with the car channeled as deep as it is might not be the best way to go. There is a strong possibility that you might run into some serious problems with foot room and departure angles with this unit. With out seeing your car, I would probably point you towards the type of pedals that are used in a "T" bucket application. The reason is that the stock Ford stuff is made to work with a 45 degree toe board that most cars lose when they get deeply channeled as your avatar is. A "T" bucket type ***embly is oriented more to sitting flatter on the floor for actuation. Another strong possibility is going with a suspended Hurst style pedal and double master ***embly. Once again the departure angles would be a little more in keeping with the seating posistion in your car, and it would package well as far as foot room. I know you are local here in Phoenix, if you need some guidance, give me a call. I'm happy to help.
Yes! logical info. I channeled my car around 6 inches so there is a shortage of room under the dash. I also run the factory gas tank so I loose more room up top. I am aware that room is a premium and I have considered the fact that my steering column may have to go and a shoeroder style steering system may have to go in. I live at 56th street and thunderbird in north phoenix and would love to have others advice before continue. I may have to go the hydraulic route if all else fails.
Thanks for the T bucket idea. Fleabay has a frame mounted brake and clutch set up. To use this I think I would have to go with a hydraulic clutch. I see Cornhuskers sell a slave/hydraulic unit. I had planed to use Dwight Bonds adapter plate and truck bell which I ***ume can be converted to juice.
I haven't seen Curnhusker's pedal or hydraulic ***sembly, but I know his stuff to be well thought out and excellent quality. There are a numbe rof race car and VW based slave cylinders that I have used to work my way out of similar problems in years past, so any thing can be made to happen. Glad to see your getting away from the auto trans in that car, a T5 will make all the difference in the world performance wise.
Man this search thing works pretty good, I used up a whole night learnin. The hydraulic slave cylinder looks pretty simple to figure out. now all I have to do is everything. thanks guys.
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