Ive got a 1954 chevrolet 3100 and i just got done installing the ifs mustang ll front end. i was wondering what the best choice for a steering column would be since the orignal wont work
The factory one works fine. I am running it. You need to cut it to length, make a lower mount at the firewall, insert a bearing in the lower end of the tube and grind teh shaft into a double "D" shape, then hook up the borgeson joints. Easy.....
First, pull the column....duh... Next, cut the outer column tube to length using a sawzall or grinder with a cut off wheel. make sure you cut it straight. Now cut the inner shaft about 3" longer. (I welded an extension to mine because the steering wheel nut was messed up on the new one) Find a bearing that fits into the tube and fits the shaft. I plug weld the bearing to the tube...go slow so you don't melt the bearing... now clean your shaft...no dirty comments here, please...and get ready for paint. Here we have the shaft and tube side by side... Grind the end of the shaft into a "DD" shape for the u joint to attatch to.
O.k, now lets paint and mount the column.... I previously made up a bottom mount and sheetmetal cover. I like the column to barely protrude through the firewall.... Now make up the rest of the shaft assembly. Mock up the linkage using 3/4" dowels and duct tape. once you have the measurements, call and order the parts. I used 1 "DD" to "DD" joint for the column side, 12" "DD" shaft, 1 "DD" to weld on joint, about 6" round shaft, and a weld on to splined joint... Once everything is connected, determine where to mount the hiem joint, which is needed to support the center section if more that 2 u joints are used. Cut a mount out of steel, drill for the threaded shaft, weld to frame... Now paint the assembly and drive the snot out of it.....
well i ordered the power brake booster conversion kit for my truck will the 77 nova pedal assembly still hook up?
Re: Nope don't think so if you keep the under-floor master cylinder. I used the firewall mounted booster from the Nova.
RE:Bolt In Everything bolts in. It takes a bit of engineering under the truck dash but the solutions will come to you as you progress.
Re: I used everything from the Nova,including the subframe. You're probably not going this far,so you'll need an adjustable proportioning valve since you won't have disc brakes.
