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I used the same steering linkage which I got with the electric box. I have a little interference with the access to the firewall which I believe will be okay when I finalize the install under the dash. If it doesn't, I have to enlarge the hole:
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Nice, now, what is going on with that brake pedal, haha.
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It got drunk! LOL :)
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Awesome detailed description and pics of that electric steering conversion (as well as everything else you have done). I am having a blast watching you problem solve your way through this build!
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Fantastic! Well done.
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Thank you for the comments.
It is fun to mess around with old and new parts and it is satisfying when it comes together. I get a kick out of recycling parts from junkyard! |
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Just finished reading through you build. I like the steering solution you are using. You are making great progress. I’ll be following!
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So, I took the eclectic steering off to do some final adjustment to the steering shaft adjustment and also, I wanted to finalize the mounting hardware under the dash. I was not very satisfied with 5/16 threaded rod, so I ended up with a 5/16 rod which fits very snuggly into the steering box mounting hole and I just threaded the two ends of it. Finally, I painted the steering and mounting bracket:
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Moving on to fuel tank. This is a universal fuel tank from Tanksinc. It has the option of the either side or top fill. I am going with the side fill knowing (based on what I have read, please correct me if I am wrong) that I may have to raise the bed floor a little. The rear crossmember was in the way and I didn't know other tanks options such as Mustangs or Camaros would fit given the fact my truck frame is a 3/4 ton. I moved the stock cross member to the rear and then I made a new one for the front of the tank:
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So, it ended up being a beautiful day in NW and I couldn't stay in any longer. I took one of my favorites out for a drive :)
I am more of the 4 door guy! |
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more doors is like more HP right?
will the steering assist be adjustable with that setup? |
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Yes, the steering has a manually adjustable knob which I have to mount somewhere. |
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While waiting for some small parts to arrive, I am jumped around and worked on the seat brackets. The seats are from a 2001 Tahoe. They are thicker (bulkier) than I would like but they are very comfortable for me (I have similar ones in my 2005 truck) and also fully powered including heat! Besides, paying only $50 for them, made them more attractive! Of course I have to either get a set of cover for them or just rebuild them. I also don't know if I should connect the under the cab plates to the frame or not for added security. I would be concern about vibration transfer to the cab?!
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Thanks! It makes perfect sense to me now. It will be interesting to see what you think of it once you have some time on the road. Keep up the great work (and the amazing pics and explanations).
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Moving along.
I started working on brake lines and fuel system but first I needed a bracket for the proportioning valve. I titled the valve a little to avoid inner fender interference: |
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Now, when I put the inner fender on to mockup things, I came across these two questions which I would appreciate help with the answers (of course if I had an assembly manual ...):
Does the inner fender lip line up with the body inner cowl panel (the arrows in the first picture? And also, I don't remember when I did the disassembly, if the inner fender was attached to the firewall or if there was another panel (the second and 3rd pictures)? |
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I think if you rummage through your parts you'll find a part that fits between the inner fender and the firewall, light gauge metal. I think 3 bolt holes into firewall and 2 or 3 bolt holes( or maybe captured nuts) to fasten to inner fender. Sort of a square Z in shape about 10 inches long maybe...
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It would be #3 in this diagram
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good info on how the electric steering works and the work around for making it work without a stock vehicle's modules. just curious, is there a fine tuner to get the steering wheel centered or is that an alignment issue afterwards?
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So, I have been waiting for some small parts to arrive. Meanwhile, I got my new wheels and tires put together:
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