Pedal Box & Steering Column

Column Fitted

A bit of brute force was required to get the column to fit in the upper bracket. I bent the steering column brackets a few mm in a vice, and then I was able to slide the column into the chassis. 

Once in, I was able to line up the bottom plate with the bottom bracket. A couple of washers at the upper bracket made sure the plates aligned. Then I marked the hole positions in the steering column and drilled them off. I was advised to have the column as low as possible in the bracket to ensure the instruments will be visible.

A few temporary bolts fix the column in place so I can get on with routing the brake pipes to avoid any clashes.

Will paint the column before I reinstall for a final fit.

Push Rods In

Pedal box: I bought a new fork end and pin from GBS Kit Spares. I drilled a new hole in the brake pedal to align with the brake MC and cut the bolt to size. Brake pedal appears to operate nicely but will need to fiddle a bit once I know the driving position. 

I re-used the clutch fork end and pin from the MX5 donor. Unfortunately the donor clutch MC appears seized, so I can't tell if the pedal operates well. 

I re-installed the scuttle, fire wall and pedal box to check clearance. I think I may need to trim the fire wall a little to ensure good clearance to the brake reservoir. Unfortunately, the pedal box lid is not a good fit with the pre-cut holes. I will need to go back to GBS to sort this. At least now I can get on with routing the brake pipes.

More clearance?