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Restoration & Modification Projects => Modification Projects => Topic started by: Cameron 77C3 on November 25, 2005, 06:39:53 PM

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on November 25, 2005, 06:39:53 PM

Well as most of you know I have been fitting a purpose built Rack and Pinion steering system to my beast. The prototype utilised the original tie rods and adjuster. As can been in this shot

(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/038_New_Steering_Rack_Fitted.JPG)



The standard inner tie rods and adjusters have been changed on the new rack to Ford Units. The adjuster nut was made up to accept the Ford thread at one end and the Corvette thread at the other end. With the tie rods running close to the lower swing arm, using this styl of adjuster solves the problem of the clamp on the original adjusters hitting the lower swing arm as the adjuster was rotated during adjustment.

(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/095_New_Tie_Rods.JPG)

(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/096_New_Tie_Rods.JPG)



The final piece of equipment fitted to bring the steering up to standard was a late model style Power Steering Pump. The Bracket used is, again, a Billet Specialities unit. I had to modify it slightly to fit as my motor was off set to the left during the right hand drive conversion and the pulley on the pump fouled on the chassis.

(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/097_Pump.JPG)

(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/098_Pump.JPG)



The hydrolics is all fed from the new Billet Specialities reservoir tank which you may recall is fitted to the inner left hand guard.

(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/094_Resevoir_Tank.JPG)



The only slight problem I have is the bottom side of the pulley belt on the alternator, which is fitted with a Billet Specialities Bracket,  just glances the top of the new pump.  You can see in this picture where it use to run close to the original pump.
(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/060_Motor_Fitted_Out.JPG)
 

I'm presently machining up a idler pulley and bracket for the belt to run over so as to change the angle the belt feeds into the crank pulley and hence miss the pump.

We are now back inside the cock pit fitting all the rubber seals, electric windows, windscreen, etc, etc.

More pictures to follow as work progresses.

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: MADVET on November 25, 2005, 08:41:37 PM

Whenever modifing a car from standard nothing is ever a simple bolt up, there is always one thing that leads to another, having to sort out each problem as it arises. You've done an exceptional job setting up and sorting that steering system Cam and it's probably one of the only RHD rack and pinion steer C3 around. Well done:v

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on November 25, 2005, 11:51:15 PM

Good Job Cam........now hurry up!!!!!!!!

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: MJ427 on November 26, 2005, 09:43:01 AM

very nice cam

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: mick on November 26, 2005, 10:55:45 AM

I can't wait to see this car. fitting out my interior at the moment as well, Due February (i hope).

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on November 26, 2005, 06:16:51 PM

Thanks lads.  What colour you going with the interior mick?

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: BOSCHVETTE on November 27, 2005, 10:51:27 AM

looking sweet cam

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: mick on November 29, 2005, 05:03:51 PM

Sorry for the delay Ive been away. Got those new windows and the seats I previously posted also new carpet, but other than that the stock original gear all black.

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on December 05, 2005, 11:43:04 PM

More info on the seats please squire.

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: mick on December 07, 2005, 06:27:02 PM

Sorry Bout that I've been away in newcastle for work for a few days. The seats i got from ebay through a seller who gets them from china.

The following http below is the buyer that i used, but the seat I bought were not velour.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-Sports-Seat-1-pair-107-Black-with-runners_W0QQitemZ4595931021QQcategoryZ43809QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Also, after i got the seats i had to strip them and adjust to get them to fit in properly.

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: mick on December 07, 2005, 06:28:39 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4595930916&ssPageName=MERC_VI_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BID_Stores_IT

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on December 07, 2005, 10:17:02 PM

Thanks for that.  Look good

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: MJ427 on December 08, 2005, 07:16:22 AM

how do the seats fit mick

Title: The Rack and Pinion Is Finally Finished
Post by: mick on December 08, 2005, 08:53:38 PM

F@#king tight fit after modifications were made, but they fit.