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Need Help/Suggestions...Brake/Clutch Master Cylinders and Pedals

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Old 04-16-2011, 09:14 PM
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Question Need Help/Suggestions...Brake/Clutch Master Cylinders and Pedals

Ok, I wanted to keep the truck looking old school and wanted a brake MC and hydraulic clutch MC that would mount under my '55. I got a complete kit from TCI that had the full assembly...It doesn't fit!!! Not even close. Pedal postion is way off and if I could figure out how to mount it, the exhaust will run right under the master cylinders.
So now I need a plan B.
First question is...Has anyone used this system and made it work?
I need to run a hydraulic clutch so what hung pedal, through firewall kits have anyone used?
Are there any good junk yard recomendations that fit the '55?
I'm at a dead stop until I come up with a new plan..
 
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Old 04-17-2011, 10:12 AM
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Jack, did they send you the right parts? Perhaps they miss shipped.
 
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Old 04-17-2011, 10:31 AM
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Jack when say under I assuming under the floor...right?
What I used on my 55 was a 84 Capri brake booster (small in size) and a hydraulic clutch system from a Mazda B2200 truck with my stock pedals. This may give you some ideas.
 
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Old 04-17-2011, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rhopper
Jack, did they send you the right parts? Perhaps they miss shipped.
It's the only kit they sell, so I assume they didn't miss ship. They say that you may have to do a little fabricating to mount their unit...But unless I'm missing something...there's no way it will work.
 




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