Daves69 said

Before you rip and tear, does your pedal system look like the article system?

Definitely looks like the article pedals. But it looks like the previous owner of this car welded the pedal in.

After I set the TO super close to the fingers, it still didn't have enough to depress the clutch. The Z bar could be a touch more straight. The motor is newly rebuilt, new clutch, new flywheel. Clutch fork looks worn sure but when I get someone to press the clutch so I can watch, it simply looks like its just too little of throw. Wish I could post the video I have...

Assuming a B&B style cover (3 finger).
Make sure the linkage tight.
Bell crank basically straight across in any view.
Verify your fork pivot isn't bent over, cracked, loose, or severely worn.
Fork tips not worn out or bent.
Re-assemble and work the motion with the pedal while someone watches for deflection or loss motion in the linkage throughout the travel.
Determine if your release bearing length is correct. How far off the fingers does the bearing sit with the pedal up and the fork spring installed?
A refaced flywheel can be spaced back to original position.
A clutch cover finger out of adjustment .040" is another .040" more travel needed to release the disc.
A worn engine thrust bearing can also contribute to travel issues.

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