Break Pedal too high

Man, so nice of you to post those measurements. Very helpful - tomorrow I’ll measure mine and see how close it is to yours.

I don’t know exactly what yr referring too - but - I think I get they yr saying there might be an extra piece in the assembly that’s pushing the pedal higher.

Maybe I should try replacing the master with a new one from Napa.

Is it also possible that this car has the brake booster before? I feel like I’ve seen those between the MC and the firewall and maybe if it was removed it’s throwing everything off.
I wouldn't jump to buying anything yet. I don't think a new master cylinder will make up for four or five inches difference. Think about it. That's the entire LENGTH of the master cylinder. It's not the master cylinder. I would wait for some other guys to post pictures of their pedals and M/C rods first. I'm betting it's one or the other.....or both.