There are several items that need to be crafted from scratch when building a hot rod. On this car, the motor mounts that supported the original 4-cylinder engine and tiny 3-speed transmission are far different from those needed for a V-8 engine and a modern 5-speed transmission. The clutch linkage has to be designed and fabricated that ties the original clutch pedal to the new clutch. Likewise, a master cylinder has to be acquired that will meet the needs of the car and fit within the limited space available, considering exhaust headers, starter location, available mounting surfaces, steering mechanism, etc. Then a linkage has to be designed tying the original brake pedal to the new master cylinder. And finally, a transverse fixture has to be designed to keep the engine and transmission from twisting too much as torque is applied to the drive shaft. On the original 4-cylinder setup, this was accomplished by a leaf spring that extended from the bottom of the transmission to a snubber on the passenger-side frame rail. Below are pictures of the fabrications that Deron Shady devised for each of these challenges.
Motor Mounts:
Front Motor Mount
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Rear Motor Mounts (connecting saddle passes under transmission)
Clutch Linkage:
Looking toward front on passenger's side: Looking toward rear, underneath engine:
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