Hi all - Project Ginger Has Begun

[GINGER64]

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

I didn't think her name would be so popular! When I brought the truck home and showed some of my friends everyone said she looks like a Ginger so it stuck.

CaptainFab I will be coming to you for some hardware real soon. You make some great parts. For my power steering box is there years to look for and others to stay away from? I know it will be a 73-87. I think I will hit up Red Head Steering here in Seattle for one of there boxes.

[Captainfab]

I don't know how I missed this, but better late than never.

For the most part the truck steering boxes from the '68-'86 C series and '87-'91 R series are the same. There was a variable ratio option, but I do not know of a way to ID that box if the SPID tag is not present in the truck. Red Head Steering may be able to set you up with a quicker ratio box. I believe AGR makes a quicker ratio truck box.

Originally Posted by GINGER64

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

I didn't think her name would be so popular! When I brought the truck home and showed some of my friends everyone said she looks like a Ginger so it stuck.

CaptainFab I will be coming to you for some hardware real soon. You make some great parts. For my power steering box is there years to look for and others to stay away from? I know it will be a 73-87. I think I will hit up Red Head Steering here in Seattle for one of there boxes.

[GINGER64]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I don't know how I missed this, but better late than never.

For the most part the truck steering boxes from the '68-'86 C series and '87-'91 R series are the same. There was a variable ratio option, but I do not know of a way to ID that box if the SPID tag is not present in the truck. Red Head Steering may be able to set you up with a quicker ratio box. I believe AGR makes a quicker ratio truck box.

Thanks Captainfab for the response. I pulled the trigger on a quick ratio box from Redhead Gears. They have really nice boxes. I was going to get a plate form you but the PO gave me a bracket with the truck so I just made it work.

I do have another question for you! I am going with Wilwood disk brakes front and rear (Pro1 kit from ProPerformance) what is the best master cylinder/booster setup to use? Should I go with something from CPP or is there a better option with your bracket?

[Captainfab]

If you go with an aftermarket booster and master cylinder assembly, you will have to drill holes in your firewall to bolt it up with the supplied brackets. My booster brackets bolt to the firewall using existing holes. Then you can use either an aftermarket booster or one of the many, many compatible factory boosters. Which booster to choose will depend on how much vacuum your engine makes. If it is too low on vacuum, you might consider a hydroboost. For the master cylinder, the '77-'82 Corvette master is the most common one to use. Then you will need either a fixed disc/disc proportioning valve or an adjustable valve in the rear line.

Originally Posted by GINGER64

Thanks Captainfab for the response. I pulled the trigger on a quick ratio box from Redhead Gears. They have really nice boxes. I was going to get a plate form you but the PO gave me a bracket with the truck so I just made it work.

I do have another question for you! I am going with Wilwood disk brakes front and rear (Pro1 kit from ProPerformance) what is the best master cylinder/booster setup to use? Should I go with something from CPP or is there a better option with your bracket?

[donthekawguy]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

If you go with an aftermarket booster and master cylinder assembly, you will have to drill holes in your firewall to bolt it up with the supplied brackets. My booster brackets bolt to the firewall using existing holes. Then you can use either an aftermarket booster or one of the many, many compatible factory boosters. Which booster to choose will depend on how much vacuum your engine makes. If it is too low on vacuum, you might consider a hydroboost. For the master cylinder, the '77-'82 Corvette master is the most common one to use. Then you will need either a fixed disc/disc proportioning valve or an adjustable valve in the rear line.

I have a pretty lumpy cam in mine and I used a 71 Impala MC and booster. It works great!