Brake pedal travel is to high/play

Finally got it fixed. I made an L braket that I bolted under the nut that secures the pedal to the rod. It is located perfectly in front of the brake light switch and with a long slot cut allows for alot of adjustment. I cut the 2 inches of play down to 1 inch and the pedal has a better alignment to the gas pedal. I would like to lower it more but it gets too close to the release point in the valve and caused the brakes to drag.
Thanks for all the help and info. My son drove the car out of the neighborhood for the first time yesterday with a big grin.