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Originally posted by aex125
Gary,
Another picture from Keith I forgot to post with the other one. This shows the long footbox on a LHD Ace Bristol.
Jay
GaryC
BEX333 (August 1957) has longer foot box fitted to drivers side.
Measurement from Bulkhead to front leading edge ... approx 400mm.
Measurement of passenger footbox ... ... ... ... approx 280mm.
difference on my Ace ... approx 120mm (4.5 to 4.75 inches) measurements only approx as I've assumend being hand made they are bound to vary by the odd mm or two.
I believe it was only the top of the footbox that was extended, as
the Clutch and Brake Master Cylinders on the front of the pedal box are already very close to the battery tray on LHD Aces. (Could be extended by relocating Battery to the Boot ( Trunk ).
Not sure of the dimensions of respective footboxes on RHD Aces or 2.6 Aces as the top and leading edge would be dictated by there engine and manifolding. ( Please note, I removed the top inner corner to facilitate easier access to the rearmost manifold stud/ nut).
Hope the above usefull and helps answer your questions Gary. Maybe one or two others can confirm dimensions of RHD variants.
Keith