k-member reinforcement

As far as the plates, the big triangle goes on the bottom of the steering box mount and gets welded to the steering box mount, the engine mount plate and the back of the K frame. It fits better if you bend it to fit the lower curve of the steering box mount. The half moon little strip I didn't even use, it goes in the narrow gap under the steering box mount, in the curve that starts right at the end of the triangular reinforcement piece. I was able to weld the steering box mount directly to the K there with two passes on my MIG, so I didn't use the little strip. The half triangle, half round piece goes on the front of the steering box mount, but it has to be folded at a 90* angle. Also, when you weld that one in check the steering box clearance. If it sticks up to high or out to far forward it will hit the box. I just made templates for mine, maybe these pictures will help a little. I should have taken pictures when I finished welding, now that its installed in the car you pretty much can't see anything.[/QUOTE]

Hey 72bluNblu

Thanks for showing the pix of the templates. After i looked at yours online, i went out to my shop, and looked at thr cardboard templates i made for my steering box mount months ago. They are very similar to youRs which means i was on the right track. I have 1/8" plate which was what i was going to make mine out of.

I will be using the dillinger strut rods with heim ends, but have to ask, how thick are the washer reinforcements for the LCA holes?

Im sure lots of people will buy the kits from firm feel, but i like making stuff so id rather fab the pieces myself.

Thanks for the pix.
Matt