I welded brackets to the roll cage on either end of the dash. I’m using zinc plated bolts to temporarily secure the dash but I’ll eventually order something nicer. I welded a reinforcing plate to the center tunnel where the original shifter was located and bolted the cable shifter to the plate. I’m constantly amazed at the low quality steel used in the original chassis. Continue reading Update 1/16/14

I welded a tube to the dash bar and the Speedway column slips inside. The tube has a slot and pinch bolt to secure the column. I installed the heater box—I need the defroster and heat for when I take the car on the street. I’ll weld some metal to the top of the center tunnel which is thick enough to secure the shifter box. The dash is wedged in place because I still need to weld the brackets on either end to the roll hoop. The last picture shows where the shifter cables pass through the rear firewall. The … Continue reading Update 1/14/14

The Wilwood brake pedal wasn’t a straight bolt up to the aftermarket brake servo so I bought a kit with several threaded rods and clevis parts but I figured I would still need to drill/tap and fabricate a few items. As it turns out there was a combination of parts in the kit that bolted right up to the Wilwood pedal after removing the Wilwood factory clevis. So now I have clutch and brake cylinder actuation. Continue reading Update 1/8/14

I trimmed the dash and set it in place to check the fit. I made a bracket for each end that will be welded to the roll cage securing the dash with dzus fasteners. The final ride height for the car will be about an inch higher than pictured below. Continue reading Update 1/2/2014