Help?! 66 Throttle Linkage to 4bbl carb. Need ideas!!

[bird7263]

I have included a few pis. I have a 66 with the stock style gas pedal. As you can see I have a straight rod going to the carb. With two springs for safety. The thing is its a little stiff. I am looking for ideas on how to mount up a clean way to have throttle springs. I have seen the high dollar Jegs and Summit mounting brackets.. I am just too cheap. This is rat rod and I want to keep it simple and clean. I have a Edelbrock Air gap intake carter AFB as you can see. Any of you fellas do anything different or have any better ideas? I am not a fan of the el cheapo chrome throttle spring bracket i have on the manifold. Help guys. I want to see how you have done yours. I love to get new ideas.