Part 19 Tilton Pedal Assembly

If you have been following along you know that my car was not only missing a lot of parts but came with an assortment of spare parts as well. One of the extra parts was a Tilton 600 series overhung mount pedal assembly. This is a new part that was either intended for this car by the previous owner or just somehow got into the boxes with all the rest of the stuff, either way I had it and debated on whether or not to use it or just install the original pedals which I also have. In the end I decided to go ahead with the Tilton set-up even though I had already cut in the holes for the original pedals. (O well a little fiberglass fixed that).
The Tilton set-up is very different from the standard Unique design in that the master cylinders face backwards off the top of the assembly. The whole thing is more commonly installed under the dash of whatever car it is going in but in this case I mounted it through the top of the foot-box. By using this assembly I now have 6.2 to 1 ratio pedals instead of the upside down mounted 5.5 to 1 ratio floor pedals that came with this car. It also moves the master cylinders away from the header heat and allows me to angle the pedals more towards the driver. On the down side it requires remote fluid reservoirs. All in all this ended up being a ton of work (I had to build a custom fluid reservoir and mounting bracket) and may not function any better than what is on the newer Unique cars, but it’s done now and unless it proves to be less than adequate I’m not changing it. Anyway here are the pictures.

Pedal assembly
http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...tonpedals1.JPG

Needed a cover for everything. I plan to use this later to vent the foot-box
http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...tonpedals2.JPG


http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...tonpedals3.JPG

Added some angle iron to attach the assembly to and add strength.
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Remote reservoir has 3 different size separate chambers with sight glasses
http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...ereservoir.JPG


http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...reservoir2.JPG


http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...oirbracket.JPG

http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...tonpedals6.JPG

http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...tonpedals7.JPG

http://www.uniquecobra.com/gallery/f...tonpedals8.JPG


To be continued…

Rod.
I really like the work you've done with the Tilton's. The workmanship is excellent and, of most importance, looks correct for the vehicle. The remote fills again show the high quality of craftsmanship. As an additional bonus you've beaten the proverbial header heat problem.

I'm not trying to fluff up your ego here - I just really like it.

- Geary

Rod,

I really need to get over to your place and get an up-close-n-personal look at your progress.

Rod,
Great job! You have eliminated the heat issue that is always of some concern in these cars. Doing it in a more complex way has always been our method of choice and wins 2 thumbs up from Brian and I. The reservoir looks like it came from a piece of billet and that you probably spent a few hours on a mill someplace. Nice work.

Bill

Geary, Thanks for the kind words, seems like I can always count on you to keep me motivated.

Phil, Come on over, the car is still in the same spot the last time you saw it. Oh and bring a wiring diagram with you when you come please.:)

Bill, Thanks for the thumbs up, the reservoir was made from 3 x 3/16 flat aluminum, lots of bending, welding, filing, polishing, etc, etc. The one pictured is actually the second one I made, the first one was shaped differently and had smaller reservoirs, a few hours on a mill would have been alot easier I'm sure.

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Rod,

I really need to get over to your place and get an up-close-n-personal look at your progress.

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Phil, Not keeping track but the last time you saw the car was over 4 years ago. Really

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Originally Posted by RJacobsen

Phil, Not keeping track but the last time you saw the car was over 4 years ago. Really

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That can't be right. 4-years? Nah, that can't be right. I should have come over today, but ended up going on a bike ride with the grand kids.... couldn't ask for better weather for the bike ride or the Cobra.

OUTSTANDING craftsmanship really well engineered and pretty too boot!

Ralph

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That can't be right. 4-years? Nah, that can't be right. I should have come over today, but ended up going on a bike ride with the grand kids.... couldn't ask for better weather for the bike ride or the Cobra.

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Doesn’t seem right to me either, but I think it is. Time sure flies when you’re having fun. Just give me a call if you’re coming over to make sure I’m here.

SUPERB work Rod. A buddy of mine has that set up on his car and it works fine.

how do you keep water from leaking around the pedals if you are running in the rain????

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Originally Posted by rldunn7

how do you keep water from leaking around the pedals if you are running in the rain????

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I think more water will get in the footboxes from the hole in the roof when your running in the rain but putting a gasket or sealer there will take care of pedals just fine.:)

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Originally Posted by rldunn7

how do you keep water from leaking around the pedals if you are running in the rain????

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Tony has it right, the pedal assembly is mounted to a base I made from 1" square tube, that base has a rubber seal on the bottom to seal it to the foot box, the cover I made has a rubber seal on it as well. I was more concerned with fumes from the engine compartment than with water but I think I'm OK with both.

WOW! Nice work Rod. You and the Carlsons really raised the fabrication bar[thumb]!