Clutch pedal engagement

[cjoenny89]

I have a 68 chevy c20 327 3 OTT. Its a new clutch and pressure plate I believe. I say believe because engine was rebuilt and clutch installed in 1990? then it sat. Its alive now in 2015.
The clutch doesn't slip or anything when taking off in first gear it shakes some taking off. The question is where is the pedal suppose to engage? It seems to be engaging at the top of the stroke pedal almost out. It makes it tough this way with the spring tension on the leg to let it out. Going in reverse is much easier. Should the pedal engage closer to the floor? I know on my VW buggy I have the pedal adjusted so its the first few inches from the floor that does the work and the Chevy seems like it really does the work at the fully released state. is this normal for these trucks and I just have to get used to it and it isn't like a car or my buggy?
Does this make since to you guys? I almost feel like I am feathering the clutch and revving it up in first gear with the pedal 3/4 the way released before I get going most times. I have no other issues with it other then on take off in first gear. I have had many manual transmissions over the years and they have all been smother then this but never had one in a truck. am I asking for to much or just need to learn and practice this old girl?
Thanks