65 Fairlane pro-touring build

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Originally Posted by Vic1947

Yep, the 14 gauge is bit much for my Lo Buck Tools roller. I plan to cut out some decorative panels and glue them to the firewall and the flat sides of the inner fenders to give them a faux bead rolled appearance. Should help with vibration resistance too - hopefully.

The Flaming River microsteer unit came with a controller that accepts a VSS input from the transmission. So, the steering effort is supposed to vary with vehicle speed. More bells and whistles than my brain can process so I'm learning too. What is that saying about flying a plane while building it?

That's a cool feature.

[Vic1947]

I'm pedaling as fast as I can.

The Wilwood compact master cylinders will have to be recessed to clear the back of the driver side head. The new firewall is actually a bit forward of where the OEM firewall sat. This will necessitate a box that moves the brake/clutch pedal assembly rearward. Wilwood makes one but it isn't deep enough. So, I'll have to spend some time on the mill whittling one out. You can see the approximate location with the drawing superimposed.

Unfortunately, the tunnel side will interfere with the electronic gas pedal. Looks like I'll have to trim one of the upper tabs for it to clear. Once I get the recessed panel built, I'll see what I'm dealing with and whether I can reposition the tab with adhesive. I really don't think there would be an issue using just two tabs, but you always wonder if there was a reason the factory set it up the way it is.