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We'll I got a new project, purchased a 1969 Mach 1. got alot of work to do, but priority is gotta replace the cowl/floor boards first and finally rear trunk brace/tail panel/qtr panel. car been through hell, but 90% of the car is there. will post pics of the progress. had a 351w w/ fmx, all drums, definitely needs alot of TLC, this will be a long project, but the goal is to slightly bring it back to its former glory and go with a original look. paint is super last thing on my mind, so may paint it primer or use a matte color. Original color was Silver Jade, San Jose car and was in LA most of its life.

Your car is a 70, 351 w/ manual drum brakes? Does your brake pedal pivot look like this one? Could have ordered/installed the wrong master cylinder? https://mustangsteve.com/product-category/master-cylinders-for-classic-fords

I do understand what you are saying but 3 inches is a lot. I don't see how it could be out of seat that far and still function. I wish I could help you Print Dad but without knowing what the repair shop did to it, it would be hard to say what the problem is. I think u are going to have to do what you don't won't to do and take it apart. I'm old too and hard for me to get under the dash of these old classics but I have found that taking the drivers seat out makes it easier.

Congrats on your new project, good find. Looking forward to following along as you progress.

Interior panels are easy ,all bolts and screws ,nothing hidden ,except the panel above the trap door ,it has clips ,you will need to drill all the pop rivets holding the fiberglass panels around the trap door opening with a 3/16 drill bit ,try not to wobble them out . The trap door bolts in