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What do you think, will they work?
Man in the big brown truck dropped me off a set of Speedway Motors Fenderwell Headers. These were for a 55 Chevy but for $204.00 you can't beat the price. I know I am going to have to cut and weld some (too close to the tire and the steering shaft). In the pictures I have the cab sitting on the frame but its not in position, still needs to move forward and down alittle. I think if I cut these at the flange and angle them up a little it will clear both the tire and steering? What do you think? Any suggestions?
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Re: What do you think, will they work?
Convert to rack & pinion steering that will solve the steering problem. If you are using a magneto you could move the engine back some it would be better weight distribution and give you more room for the pulleys.
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Re: What do you think, will they work?
Right on. I'm gonna order the same set as this and now know what to expect. Thanks for posting. I think I'm gonna go with a sterring rod with small joints in it to get around the header. And I'm gonna be running a tall deck block with smaller tires so I think ill be ok with out modifying. Keep us posted on your fix. Thanks Curtis
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Re: What do you think, will they work?
boy thats a nice looking steering gear box...
It looks like you have the motor mounts all the way forward? Like the others said I would move it back as far as you can. Then use some steering u joints to get the steering shaft around the headers Good luck
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Re: What do you think, will they work?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Steer-...Drop,6254.html
Steer Clear Steering Box Drop Finally, a solution to the age old steering column/pedals problem. This nifty box provides unlimited options for steering shaft clearance so a high performance engine and headers will fit. Allows you to safely reposition the steering column higher, giving you more room for your feet and pedals. Chain driven action Improved road feel versus typical U-joint setups Mounts on the inside or outside of your firewall Four reinforced through-holes assure a strong, secure installation Uses common 3/4"-36 spline U-joints and couplers Available in 8", 10", 12", 14" or 16" offsets. Available in brushed or polished finish. Price: $599.99 - $699.99 |
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Re: What do you think, will they work?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-1955-57-B...#ht_5322wt_886
I wonder if these would be better for fitment. They look like there a little higher. But there also atleast a hundred bucks more. Hopefully your gonna get those fitting in no time
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Re: What do you think, will they work?
Any updates on this setup
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Re: What do you think, will they work?
Well they are not a bolt on and run set of headers. After getting the cab set in the right place and lining everything up, I needed to cut both headers and raise them. The passenger side was sitting right on top of the tire. I split the underside of the header tubes a raised the header until it cleared the steering shaft and was half way between the tire and cab floor. I also ended up cutting about 3" off the collector tube and angled it in toward the frame. I will get them set the way I want them and them take them to be patched and tig welded.
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