Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

I hate to suggest this as you are so far along, but, what about moving the drivetrain closer to the firewall to gain the clearance you need for the steering rack. Last resort kind of thing but if you're stuck it might be a way out.

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Good point Baddflash, but that's no option for me.
If I find the right headers, maybe modify them, then it's all good.

Remember, I'm just at the point of buying my fourth set ;)

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Sold the headers again.
Now wait for new ones to arrive ;)

Bolt on the brakebooster, MC and brakepedal yesterday, finally going to built something :metal:
Plumbed the brakes and booster today:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o...o/P1260457.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-H...o/P1260459.JPG
Brakepedal is in, it's all black, so a bit difficult to see...

After the brakes I testfitted the steeringpump. I've got a bracket with the pump from the same '76 Chevy Van as is the steeringcolumn.
Its a bolt in!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N...o/P1260460.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v...o/P1260461.JPG
Just have to make a bolt and bushing to bolt it the header later on.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0...o/P1260462.JPG

Now that it fits so nice I have to make the steering hoses, to mate the GM pump to the Jag rack. I asked around and that shouldn't be a problem if I know the thread sizes of the connectors.
So looking for that.

One off the list.....

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Good progress Keys. I have to ask about the copper colored brake line...of course that isn't copper is it?

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Looking good.
Kim

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Thanks Kim and Doug!!

Doug, what is the problem with copper brakelines?
I've used them for 30 years and never had a single problem with them.
Just not overtighten them!
There legal too, overhere ;)

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

and--use a lot of rubber isolated clamps and don't let them touch any steel parts (vibration abrasion)

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Thanks Kees, I learn something every day.

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Sure I use a lot rubber isolated clamps ;)
I know what can go wrong when the line breaks....

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

I will lend you a hand since I've already worked through a few problems with the Jag IFS in my '57.
For headers, I ordered the Flowtech 11108FLT from Summit. The drivers side has the right bends to get away from the steering box, but I will have to run 3 steering joints and a support bearing, but if it works then I'm good with that.
The Jag steering ports are 1/2"-20 inverted flare and a 5/8"-18 inverted flare. I bought flare to AN adapters so that I can simplify my lines with AN fittings. Those adapters are also from Summit, part numbers RUS-640330 and RUS-640380.

I hope this helps. Keep p the good work!

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Yep, that sure helps a lot!!!
And right on time :lol:

I will have the lines made for me this week.
For headers, probably I go with the Ramhorns I have, I will testfit them and see of those will work.
If not, I will look into your Summit numbers.

Thanks a lot OneOffstroker!!!

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Will a set of '88-'95 headers fit my '71 SBC?
I mean, is flange at the head the same where you bolt the headers on the heads?

I ask this because the Ramhorns doesn't fit either...
The rack and pinion is playing with me ;)

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

just eyeballing it, this gm truck header from summit looks like it dumps far enough back to be behind the engine mounts and steering.
SUM-G9014
$179.97

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Thanks John!

I found some headers too, I just want to know if I can use headers made for SBC from '88-'95.
Does those fit the boltflange at my '71 heads?

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G...o/P1260463.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-y...o/P1260470.JPG

Here can you see the problem.
They clear the rack and pinion, but the height is too short to make a decent downpipe. Now the u-joint get in the way...

They sure look cool thou!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w...o/P1260464.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N...o/P1260469.JPG

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Kees, I am not sure and hopefully someone else will chime in. I vaguely recalled something about exhaust manifold bolt placement and came across this picture showing a change in 1983. Best bet is to Google the headers you are looking at to determine if they will fit the bolt positions for sure.

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Well,
I thought, I give Sanderson a quick email....
Instant replay:
So, that's my answer right there ;)
If the're made for stck type heads, it should fit with no problem.

Super service overthere by Sanderson!

Now I can go on looking for some new ones, pair number five :metal:

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Nice progress!

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

I have the same problem even though my steering rack spline is on the other side.
I have tried stock cast manifolds, block huggers, tight block huggers, long primary headers.
None of them give enough steering column / shaft clearance.
I have come to the conclusion that a fabricated header, at least on the driver side (RH side for me ;) ) is the only way to solve this one

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Good work Kees, you're getting on well...
I'm still a long way off this point with mine, but have you thought about altering the rack mounts, or making some spacers, to rotate it or/and move it back a bit?
might help, might not!

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

maybe even...
rotate
+back
+down
+to the left (if you have enough lock spare)

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Thank you Sir!!

Nev68,
I thought you would have the same problem ;)
Bought some new headers, that I think clear the steering rack, but have to modify the shaft.
We'll see in a few weeks how that ends....

Bogape,
Never thought of that.
Great tip!!
I will look into that.
Rotate and a bit to the left.....maybe.....:rolleyes:

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Not much done last week.
Only repaired the hinges.
I took out the old pins with nylon bushes (don't think they are stock, don't they??) and pushed in some new bronce bushes and new pins.
Hinges work like new now :metal:

Old and new....
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g...o/P1260475.JPG

Now that's done, while waiting for headers to arrive, I want to know if someone can point me in the right direction of mounting points for three-point safety belts.
I have a small window cab, someone allready made shoulder mounts and post some pictures of that??
Thanks!!

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

Finally finished the trans cover.
Ground off the upper part off of the old beat up cover and welded it to a new steel plate.
No holes anymore :metal:
Looks a lot better now!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y...o/P1260476.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h...o/P1260478.JPG

Re: Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed
 

The trans cover looks really good. Nice work!