clutch pedal removal on a 66

[ChadW]

I have a 66 that was originally a manual trans truck...I am putting a 700r4 in my build so i dont need to clutch pedal anymore...It looks like it comes out fairly easy by removing the spline lever and bolt on the gas pedal side and it will then slide out of the brake pedal "tube"...my question is, is this the correct way to eliminate it? or does the brake pedal mechanism still need that hardware connected up to function correctly? Other way was just gut it off up high and be done with it....Thoughts??