>Jim Parent,
> No problem at all with clearance. I simply moved the firewall back
>6 inches and added new front frames on the outside of the existing frames,
> then removed the old frames and adjusted the inner fender wells to match.
>While I was at it I got rid of the hydralic clutch. I now have a machinecal
>clutch linkage that pivots on the clutch piviot ball of the 351C. No more
>problems with leaking clutch cylinders. The only problem is that the
>heater core no longer fits and I have to use Pins to hold the hood down.
>I drive with the seat all the way back, but It is not a problem for me as I am
>only 5'10" tall.
>Of course there is a JC Whitney Camaro hood scoop (opening at the rear)
> to clear the extra tall air cleaner. I use regular 3" tall Mustang Air
>filters
> (round, but squeezed to oval) to fit the original Tiger AC airfilter sheet
> metal. I also relocated the u-joint end of the steering column a little more
> to the drivers side. The shaft is also about 1/2 inch lower at the dash.
>( Used carved PVC spacer on top of the steering column at the dash
> mounting bracket.) The wider frames allowed me to recore the radiator
>4" wider. No problem with overheating even in 95 degrees Florida.
>The oil filter is properly located in the drivers side front fender just
>under the
>head light. Used existing oil fittings, but added new hoses to reach.
>Use a 14" 5 bladed fan from a Sears add on air-conditioner kit for a Rambler.
>As you can see I like to keep my Tiger completely original! People who
>change anything to improve a Tiger should be given 20 lashes with a wet noddle.
>
> (Just ignore the poor spelling, I am to tired to correct it.).
>
> Jim Barrett Tiger II 351C and others.
Jim-I certainly hope that you tediously saved the original air from your
original tires to
inflate your current tires. Anything short of this would be an utter
disapointment and
show a lack of concern for your high school Originality 101 teacher. :-}
Kind Regards-Chris
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