sammy
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| posted on 4/2/08 at 07:48 PM |
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steering column pics
Extension bar with splined ends, cut in half ready for extending. I used CDS tube with 15mm inner/19mm outer diameter. The bar fitted in perfectly
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Bracket to hold the sierra column (not yet fully welded):
The extension in place, along with 2 new universal joints. (Note I havent got a bearing in place yet for the end of the column, see
http://nw.rhocar.org/supporting_the_steering_shaft.htm for what I'm going to use)
One of the track rod end extensions, required for the MK2 escort steering rack in a +4 wide chassis:
The rack is mounted so that the uj is pointing higher upwards to give a bit more clearance. I have put an additional cross member in the frame to
support this. Just need to brace the back of the brackets:
The engine bracket with a semi-circle cut away from it. I just hope I havent weakened it too much!!
Apart from the sierra steering column from my donor, and the mk2 escort rack (99 pence off ebay!), I got most of the bits from:
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk, very good service.
cheers!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 4/2/08 at 07:53 PM |
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Very nice
Good work 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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t.j.
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 08:51 AM |
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Nice, I'm busy with the steering-wheel also. I need to make an extra UJ to pass the exhaust and engine-bracket.
May I ask you: How high is the center off you steering-wheel above the lower chassis rail?
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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sammy
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 05:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
Nice, I'm busy with the steering-wheel also. I need to make an extra UJ to pass the exhaust and engine-bracket.
May I ask you: How high is the center off you steering-wheel above the lower chassis rail?
Hi, the centre of my steering wheel is 525mm above the lower chassis rail. However, I have not fitted seats yet so I dont know if this is the best
height. It is probably a bit higher than normal, but I have a slightly taller scuttle and my seats will have to be a bit higher than normal to see
over the bulging bonnet!
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