bleeding brakes

i bleed the rear and the pedal seems wrong to me, it stops at 1.75 inches above the floor. I have to pump it 3 times before it gains some height. then after letting the pedal loose, i apply it and it travels down to 1.75 inch from the floor. I think i will try bleeding the front as well. is there any way to gain some height above 1.75 inches, if so let me know. the car has front disc, valve, and master from a 75 dart.