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Thanks for the suggestions gents. I'll continue my quest to find one and try the JB Weld for a short term solution.

No luck on eBay or the web. What do you call the part that I broke? Accelerator bracket? Or Mounting plate? Maybe I'm calling it the wrong thing in my web search. Do any of you know if this was cast iron or aluminum? It almost looks aluminum but find that a bit odd for the year (1950)

Photo of the backside of the pedal and the floor mount

Need some suggestions. While in the process of putting in new heat/sound pad and new carpet, I broke my gas pedal off the floor mount. The metal brace that the rubber pedal bolts too, snapped off. Where the heck do I get one of these? I can tell that over time the front bolt was also stripped, so it was not getting the total support it required. I'll upload a pic as soon as I can get the size reduced.

Thanks again gents. I'll have a look at the spec's on the 555003. Drove it again this week for about 60 miles and the only issue I found is when I encountered a step up from the street into my drive. I could feel the A-arm hit the rubber bump stop.

Wow! Thanks for all the support. All of you offered sound advice and that's exactly what I needed, as I have heard too many positive things about this change. Lahti35, I put the 5.5 inch mounts on. Plymouthy, I agree, each of us have a personal preference and will do things our own way. We are men, that's what we do ! :0) Don- I came to far to let this go, so I knew you guys would come back with the positive side! Simon, I have no idea If i have the original springs, so I am in a guessing game (trial and error). Where did you find the KYB shocks? Ulu- Did you use the same KYB as Simon? 344068 ? Got back under the car tonight and could tell the new shocks were bottomed out and it was something I should have done right after the install. Decided to take BobT's advice and pull the new shocks off and put the old shorter ones on, just to give it a try. "What a difference" ! The car rides smooth and steady. Doesn't corner like my Mini Cooper, but you can tell the difference. The current shock (that I reinstalled) is a Gabriel 737658-This number crosses over to the 69727 for a Pontiac Fiero. These were on the car when I got it and I'm not sure why... Product Line: Ultra Shock Shock Extended Length: 13.13 in. 333.5 mm. Shock Collapsed Length: 9.12 in. 231.65 mm. Length of Stroke: 4.01 in 101.85 mm. From my test drive tonight, I still feel I need a few more inches of travel but overall, this will do until I get time to deal with it more and find a permanent solution. You can also tell the springs are working and the taller shocks really blocked the springs from doing their job. Thanks again - everyone !

Hey Bob, did you already have the Monroe 555004's (like your second pic) and that is the shock you went back too? My old shocks are almost 3 inches shorter but I guess I can give that a try.

The rest of the suspension seems ok. Springs have plenty of strength and all new tie rods. Just had the front end aligned before the change over and there is only a hint of travel from the kingpin wear. Before the change, if I hit a dip or hole in the road, the car would tend to thump, but nothing like now. It would also dip and pull on the right side, but that is now gone with the change. So, I feel the ride is much more controllable / safe but just need to sort out the hard thud when I do hit a hole. I'm thinking of mounting my Go-Pro under the car to film what is going on.

Hey guys, based on all the positive feedback about remounting the upper shock mounts, I decided to give a shot. Bought the F1mounts from Speedway and Monroe 59017 shocks. The mounting process was pretty basic and I feel I did an ok job. I drove the car to work today and although the handling is more stable, the ride was not what I expected. Every hole I hit felt like something was bottoming out. Very solid hits you can feel throughout the car. The front end bounces more than I would have expected as well. So, what did I do wrong? The 59017 shock has the same travel as the Monroe 555004, the Napa 94038 and the Gabriel 81676. 11.250 collapsed, 17.875 Extended and 6.625 travel. I'm stumped. Any suggestions on what to do?

Perfect ! Thanks

Hello Gents, I'm in the middle of changing my tie Rod ends (1950 Wayfarer) and one of them is giving me a fit. Need some mechanic advice on a better way to get this thing to let go. It's in a very tough spot near the oil pan so you just can't get a clean hit on it with the hammer. I have heated it, maybe not enough, even used a ball joint breaker and it just won't let loose of the pitman arm. Right now, I have it soaking over night with liquid wrench. Any suggestions? Should I remove the pitman arm from the steering box and use a vice to press it out? Was hoping not to go that far...... Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Where are you guys buying your tie rod ends? I need to replace both inner and both outer. Just looking for a solid source at a decent price. You guys using Moog or prefer a different brand? 1950 Dodge Wayfarer Thanks for the support, Chris

Thanks Guys! Guess I need to just make a decision! Have a great weekend.

I have 15 inch rims on the car now.

Thanks Guys, is there a kit that is complete that does not require a wheel swap?