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Would very much appreciate if anyone could post a picture or two of the shift linkage in engine compartment. V8 particularly but also earlier with BTV. Would like to get one straight down from near cowl showing steering column, brakes, and linkage and maybe one from front as well. Any others you might have from any angle would also be appreciated to get an idea exactly what is involved clearance wise.

Here's a view of my 55 Pat with 7-in booster. There's no interference problem with any of the linkage.

Craig, thanks again.

My concern is putting everything under the floor causes the booster to move forward. Even though centered now, diameter is slightly larger and just want to be sure nothing pops out. Am trying to keep it no longer than the BTV boost section so all should be OK in that respect, but it's close. Would also like to move it over toward engine slightly to make the lever work with the narrow 55 pedal better but you know those best laid plans----- .

The dual system will have to tilt to clear steering box and that is a bigger concern. Not having anything to look at, just don't remember if anything goes that far down to interfere. Would hate to have that option be a push button only. Standard shift is also a big question but don't expect any of those will pop up.

Just wanted to get a few pictures to get a feel of what is there and where.

Here's one of my brake inatallation, I hope it can help. I can take more pics and get some clearance measurements if needed. My setup has the 7" dual-diaphragmed booster and remote filled m/c (this pic is without the remote reservoir or air vent hose installed).

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I can make some photographs from above on my 53 2652 if needed. I won't be moving the car to its new home until spring and I will then put it up on jack-stands. At that point I will be able to make all the under car photographs and measurements you might need.

Thanks both of you for the picture and offer.

Any picts appreciated and those posted have been a help already. As near as I see so far, nothing comes too close to the steering box on a V8, it all being around 5 inches & less from firewall. I believe the earlier ones are further down so those from top definitely will be appreciated. I don't think there is a need for anything under unless you notice any linkage that comes very close to the booster.

To the V8 guys, assuming booster centered under column now with your conversions, is there enough clearance to move the 7" booster as much as 1/2 inch toward engine without hitting anything in the linkage?

IIRC, the 7" booster wouldn't move any further to the right, due to the fixed floorboard near the accelerator pedal. To mount my booster/toe-board assy, I had to first loosen the booster mounting bolts, fit the assy around the floorboard, and then tighten the booster mounting bolts. Once done the toe-board screws aligned to fit in place. Your bracket assy, though may not have this issue.

As long as no linkage interference, the bracket & booster can go over a little as it mounts differently but am trying to use existing holes. Will keep any holes added to a minimum. Right now, there is only one hole added and may eliminate that.

Do u want STICK linkage or automatic from a 56 Exec????

I'll check for that clearance, when I get home from work, but I don't think it will be an issue. I am very interested in the outcome of this pedal/bracket development and will help you in any way that I can.