Dutch '59 Fleetside Longbed

[Baddflash]

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.

[RockinKees]

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

[RockinKees]

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

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




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!




Just have to make a bolt and bushing to bolt it the header later on.



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.....

[Advanced Design]

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

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[RockinKees]

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

[jkeating1]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

....I've used them for 30 years and never had a single problem with them.
Just not overtighten them!
There legal too, overhere

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

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

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

Thanks Kees, I learn something every day.

[RockinKees]

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

[OneOffStroker]

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!

[RockinKees]

Originally Posted by OneOffStroker

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!

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

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!!!

[RockinKees]

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

[jkeating1]

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

[RockinKees]

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?

[RockinKees]

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!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

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?

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.

[RockinKees]

Well,
I thought, I give Sanderson a quick email....
Instant replay:

Date: 2015-06-15 12:51:41
Name: Sam
Message:

Hello Kees:

Yes, headers for 1988-1995 engines fit your early heads.

The concern is the flange, not the bolt pattern. Some newer performance cylinder head designs feature D-port or different plug angles. If the headers fit stock type late model heads they will also fit your '71 heads.

Best Regards,

Sanderson Tech Support
http://www.sandersonheaders.com

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

[tpimuncie]

Nice progress!

[Nev68]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

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!

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

[bogape]

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!

[bogape]

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

[RockinKees]

tpimuncie

Nice progress!

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.....

[RockinKees]

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

Old and new....


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!!

[RockinKees]

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
Looks a lot better now!

[Advanced Design]

The trans cover looks really good. Nice work!