Early A-body steering modification
I have been collecting parts for my 1966 valiant convertible build. At this point I am working on my steering. The car is a factory manual steering and I want to make it fast ratio manual steering. So I was able to get a C-body manual steering box and a NOS C-body manual pitman arm along with a moog idler arm. These are from a 1966,67,68 C-body. I also was able to get the center link. The center link is a little wider but I don't think it will be a problem.
The C-body idler arm is sandwiched by a bracket, while the early a-body is not. My solution is to use the existing bracket and make a lower that will be welded in place.
This is my second prototype version made from sheet meal. the final will be much thicker material.
What are your thoughts.
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I have been collecting parts for my 1966 valiant convertible build. At this point I am working on my steering. The car is a factory manual steering and I want to make it fast ratio manual steering. So I was able to get a C-body manual steering box and a NOS C-body manual pitman arm along with a moog idler arm. These are from a 1966,67,68 C-body. I also was able to get the center link. The center link is a little wider but I don't think it will be a problem.
The C-body idler arm is sandwiched by a bracket, while the early a-body is not. My solution is to use the existing bracket and make a lower that will be welded in place.
This is my second prototype version made from sheet meal. the final will be much thicker material.
What are your thoughts.