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phantom dually · 07-25-2003, 06:56 PM

hOW ABOUT SOME PICS OF THE BOTTOM??

70 Jimmy · 07-27-2003, 08:37 PM

I just set my motor in a 1.5" crossmember notch. It's a 454 w/HEI and I had to move it foward about .5" for the HEI and up 1" to clear the crossmember. I also had chevelle headers to contend with. Because of those I cut my firewall to allow for the passenger side to fit (needed about .25"). I might have been able to fit them, but I didn't like them that close. It won't be noticable when I'm done. I've got pics but they are too big even to email. I'll have to figure out that when I get home and post them. Good Luck.

SCOTI · 07-30-2003, 05:08 PM

Just wanted to keep this one near the top. When someone get's their steering rack installed ------- post some pics....

phantom dually · 07-30-2003, 08:38 PM

Talked to JAMES at Turners place and they are finally sending my things back to me!! They have had them for a couple of months now and I am far behind!!

fastbagged68 · 07-31-2003, 11:24 AM

Still waiting on my rack to be shipped out to me!

SCOTI · 07-31-2003, 01:34 PM

Man I hate waiting for my parts so I know it's got to be killing you guys!

phantom dually · 08-01-2003, 05:34 PM

Its like a BIG game all the manufacturers play with us. They have your parts ready to ship one day then you call back a week later and they say oh we are just finishing them up they should ship out friday!! It sucks!! Just be honest and tell me the truth.

phantom dually · 08-11-2003, 06:09 PM

Finally got my crossmember back!! Here are a few pics. Bad thing is i found out that the odd brackets that you see in the pics laying under the member have to be added to the frame in the front to notch out for the rack and pinion. I already have my frame powder coated!!

phantom dually · 08-11-2003, 06:10 PM

X member pics!!

phantom dually · 08-11-2003, 06:12 PM

pic

fastbagged68 · 08-11-2003, 07:12 PM

Nice! I am waiting on my rack still but got almost all myother parts. Do you have any other pics? top view and so on- Mine will be alittle different. I did a 2 inch notch in my crossmember. Oh man hope I get mine real quick here.

SCOTI · 08-11-2003, 07:32 PM

Yes, more pics from different angles please. Also, what application is the rack originally for? Looks good, I bet you can't wait to get it installed.

As for your frame dilemma, that does suck. That's one reason I just coated mine w/DP black epoxy. It has been cut, drilled, & welded on several times after I was 'done'.

phantom dually · 08-11-2003, 08:48 PM

Rack is originally for a Mustang 74-78.

Slammed67 · 08-13-2003, 03:50 PM

Question: How are you going to get the steering shaft to hook up the the rack?

Smooth68 · 08-13-2003, 04:17 PM

DOH! Surely if someone has designed this setup they have a solution for that too - 6 or 7 knuckle joints?

fastbagged68 · 08-13-2003, 06:06 PM

I'm thinking probably 3 joints- but no telling till you get header and a block in there! I want to see more pics!

loweredd · 08-13-2003, 08:29 PM

Does anyone know of a company that has these for 73-87?

fastbagged68 · 08-14-2003, 11:22 AM

Turner Enterprise- also does 73-87! Give him a call. Be prepared he will talk your ear off!

phantom dually · 08-14-2003, 09:45 PM

Lately Bill is not to be found over the phone. Maybe he lost his voice!! 2 joints will get it!! Maybe one more to smoke as I install it all!! JOKING!! ANY ONE ELSE WITH PICS FEEL FREE TO POST!!

70 Jimmy · 08-15-2003, 01:29 AM

Is that a standard length rack and pinion? Can I go find that year Mustang and get the rack from it and install it? Details please. Thanks

phantom dually · 08-15-2003, 05:44 PM

Yes it should be standard. Note that I was told there is a difference between the power rack and the manual rack. I have chose to run the manual rack to clean things up.

loweredd · 08-15-2003, 10:16 PM

how easy will a manual rack steer on our trucks though? I had a Nissan pickup once with manual steering and it was a pain.

It probably wasnt rack and peanut steering though.

phantom dually · 08-15-2003, 10:42 PM

Once it gets going it should not be to bad.

phantom dually · 08-15-2003, 10:45 PM

top view for whomever asked!

Smooth68 · 08-15-2003, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phantom dually
Lately Bill is not to be found over the phone. Maybe he lost his voice!! 2 joints will get it!! Maybe one more to smoke as I install it all!! JOKING!! ANY ONE ELSE WITH PICS FEEL FREE TO POST!!

Hey I forgot about the frame recessing part way into the crossmember - after looking and thinking at it again it shouldn't be too bad at all.

07-25-2003, 06:56 PM	#26
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	hOW ABOUT SOME PICS OF THE BOTTOM?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

07-27-2003, 08:37 PM	#27
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	I just set my motor in a 1.5" crossmember notch. It's a 454 w/HEI and I had to move it foward about .5" for the HEI and up 1" to clear the crossmember. I also had chevelle headers to contend with. Because of those I cut my firewall to allow for the passenger side to fit (needed about .25"). I might have been able to fit them, but I didn't like them that close. It won't be noticable when I'm done. I've got pics but they are too big even to email. I'll have to figure out that when I get home and post them. Good Luck. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

07-30-2003, 05:08 PM	#28
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Just wanted to keep this one near the top. When someone get's their steering rack installed ------- post some pics.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-30-2003, 08:38 PM	#29
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Talked to JAMES at Turners place and they are finally sending my things back to me!! They have had them for a couple of months now and I am far behind!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

07-31-2003, 01:34 PM	#31
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Man I hate waiting for my parts so I know it's got to be killing you guys! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-31-2003, 11:24 AM	#30
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Still waiting on my rack to be shipped out to me!

08-01-2003, 05:34 PM	#32
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Its like a BIG game all the manufacturers play with us. They have your parts ready to ship one day then you call back a week later and they say oh we are just finishing them up they should ship out friday!! It sucks!! Just be honest and tell me the truth. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-11-2003, 06:09 PM	#33
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Finally got my crossmember back!! Here are a few pics. Bad thing is i found out that the odd brackets that you see in the pics laying under the member have to be added to the frame in the front to notch out for the rack and pinion. I already have my frame powder coated!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-11-2003, 06:10 PM	#34
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	X member pics!! Attached Images

08-11-2003, 06:12 PM	#35
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	pic Attached Images

08-11-2003, 07:12 PM	#36
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Nice! I am waiting on my rack still but got almost all myother parts. Do you have any other pics? top view and so on- Mine will be alittle different. I did a 2 inch notch in my crossmember. Oh man hope I get mine real quick here.

08-11-2003, 07:32 PM	#37
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Yes, more pics from different angles please. Also, what application is the rack originally for? Looks good, I bet you can't wait to get it installed. As for your frame dilemma, that does suck. That's one reason I just coated mine w/DP black epoxy. It has been cut, drilled, & welded on several times after I was 'done'. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-11-2003 at 07:36 PM.

08-11-2003, 08:48 PM	#38
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Rack is originally for a Mustang 74-78. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-13-2003, 03:50 PM	#39
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Question: How are you going to get the steering shaft to hook up the the rack? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-13-2003, 04:17 PM	#40
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	DOH! Surely if someone has designed this setup they have a solution for that too - 6 or 7 knuckle joints? __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab



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08-13-2003, 06:06 PM	#41
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I'm thinking probably 3 joints- but no telling till you get header and a block in there! I want to see more pics!

08-13-2003, 08:29 PM	#42
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	Does anyone know of a company that has these for 73-87?

08-14-2003, 11:22 AM	#43
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Turner Enterprise- also does 73-87! Give him a call. Be prepared he will talk your ear off!

08-14-2003, 09:45 PM	#44
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Lately Bill is not to be found over the phone. Maybe he lost his voice!! 2 joints will get it!! Maybe one more to smoke as I install it all!! JOKING!! ANY ONE ELSE WITH PICS FEEL FREE TO POST!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-15-2003, 01:29 AM	#45
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Is that a standard length rack and pinion? Can I go find that year Mustang and get the rack from it and install it? Details please. Thanks __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

08-15-2003, 05:44 PM	#46
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Yes it should be standard. Note that I was told there is a difference between the power rack and the manual rack. I have chose to run the manual rack to clean things up. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-15-2003, 10:16 PM	#47
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	how easy will a manual rack steer on our trucks though? I had a Nissan pickup once with manual steering and it was a pain. It probably wasnt rack and peanut steering though.

08-15-2003, 10:42 PM	#48
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Once it gets going it should not be to bad. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-15-2003, 10:45 PM	#49
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	top view for whomever asked! Attached Images

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