Hi,
There is plenty of room using the pedal through the side of the foot box. I have a standard clutch set-up and there is more room than you think. I decided to change out the supplied linkage rods for 1/4 stainless rod and just threaded the ends. Be sure to follow the instructions (if you can call them instuctions
) for drilling the holes and mounting the pivots. If you need any help send me and email and I will give you my phone number. There are also a lot of build pictures in my gallery. I'm down in Rochester which is only about 4 hours from you.
--Mike