Project BLUEprint, 1965 Falcon

[LM7_67]

They have tons of cool stuff. How was RTTC, I was too busy wrenching to get up there and spectate.

I was wondering where you were...

It was a blast though and quite an adventure. Will hopefully be posting updates in my thread tonight.

[Bryce]

I was wondering where you were...

It was a blast though and quite an adventure. Will hopefully be posting updates in my thread tonight.

I cant wait to beat on my car again.

[dusterbd13]

is it just the camera angle, or does that bracket hang as low as it looks?
if it does, you may want to rethink that as your toe will hang up on it during autocross runs. or panic stops.

michael

[Bryce]

is it just the camera angle, or does that bracket hang as low as it looks?
if it does, you may want to rethink that as your toe will hang up on it during autocross runs. or panic stops.

michael

Michael,

Thanks for the concern. It looks closer than it really is. It should not be in the way. Actually to fit me better I would like to drop the brake peddle down a little. So I might cut the MC pushrod off a little and make an adjustable return stop for the brake pedal so that is sits even with the gas pedal.

[Bryce]

Still waiting for parts......

Does anyone know who can spline a shaft in San Diego? My contact that I lined up has not called back this week. Ugghh. I will call borgeson tomorrow and see waht they can do.

[ATOMonkey]

Any machine shop with a hob should be able to cut your splines as long as you give them the pitch and diameter. Since this is just a steering shaft spline, it only needs to be close enough to assemble.

[Bryce]

Any machine shop with a hob should be able to cut your splines as long as you give them the pitch and diameter. Since this is just a steering shaft spline, it only needs to be close enough to assemble.

I am looking for a machine shop now.

[Bjkadron]

Nice! Now I'm seriously thinking about swapping out the power steering and going with the manual and quickener... it would be easier while I have everything out anyway...

[Bryce]

Nice! Now I'm seriously thinking about swapping out the power steering and going with the manual and quickener... it would be easier while I have everything out anyway...

I will let you know if I can turn the car with manual steering.

[Bjkadron]

I will let you know if I can turn the car with manual steering.

Mine would only be 12:1 so it should be a little easier...

[Doodler]

Bryce, Where did you get those pedals? They are exactly what I've been trying to find.

[Bryce]

Bryce, Where did you get those pedals? They are exactly what I've been trying to find.

I did the pedals about 10 years ago. My buddy who was into imports at the time bought them for me. I will look at them tonight and see if there is a manufacture name on there.

[Badbird1963]

That turned out fantastic. Very simple setup but does what it needs to do. The column is about as cool as mashed potatoes. I would have never thought to make my own. Easy project, but I can't do aluminum, I would have to go with steel. I bet that box is identical to the one I have in my 63. Problem is I have all 6cyl crap for steering, but I plan on upgrading all to more adjustable suspension similar to what you are running. I don't think I need to increase the speed of my steering at this point, but I would really like to get the tilt wheel in there. That adapter for the grant wheel is simply genius, where did you get those little inserts that the steering wheel hub screws to? Keep it up, eventually we will all get up off this computer and start wrenching too.

[Bryce]

That turned out fantastic. Very simple setup but does what it needs to do. The column is about as cool as mashed potatoes. I would have never thought to make my own. Easy project, but I can't do aluminum, I would have to go with steel. I bet that box is identical to the one I have in my 63. Problem is I have all 6cyl crap for steering, but I plan on upgrading all to more adjustable suspension similar to what you are running. I don't think I need to increase the speed of my steering at this point, but I would really like to get the tilt wheel in there. That adapter for the grant wheel is simply genius, where did you get those little inserts that the steering wheel hub screws to? Keep it up, eventually we will all get up off this computer and start wrenching too.

Thank you, I like aluminum better and its easier to work with. I have a welder that loves my small jobs and gives me a really good price.

The box is the same as a 63, it actually has C3 cast into it.

Those insert are aircraft nutplates. I bought them from a hardware surplus store. Check these http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php

[Bryce]

Some more pictures. Getting closer.

Here is the quickener installed to my bracket.


Here is the new steering column ready to installed into the car.

[rustomatic]

With 12:1 manual steering, I hope you've got really good shoulder muscles! I can almost see my funny bones popping out of the sockets with a need for quick steering inputs. That said, I love the column you've put together; my own looks like like some kind of messed-up giant flute...

I would have thought you'd be doing an integral power box with the quickener. The stock 16:1 manual box is nice enough for autocross, with the big stock wheel--I tried that setup a long time ago, with 6 cylinder linkage and a Flaming River box. It was very nice, but the off-center feel was still not as good as my seemingly higher (numerical) ratio Unisteer. The manual Unisteer makes an autocross a never-happen (too many wheel turns needed), but it's decent (given vintage motorsport steering requirements) on the twisty roads. I do wish for a lower ratio, but the installed simplicity (less crap than stock) is preferred...

Sorry about the rambling--keep up the awesome work!

[Bryce]

With 12:1 manual steering, I hope you've got really good shoulder muscles! I can almost see my funny bones popping out of the sockets with a need for quick steering inputs. That said, I love the column you've put together; my own looks like like some kind of messed-up giant flute...

I would have thought you'd be doing an integral power box with the quickener. The stock 16:1 manual box is nice enough for autocross, with the big stock wheel--I tried that setup a long time ago, with 6 cylinder linkage and a Flaming River box. It was very nice, but the off-center feel was still not as good as my seemingly higher (numerical) ratio Unisteer. The manual Unisteer makes an autocross a never-happen (too many wheel turns needed), but it's decent (given vintage motorsport steering requirements) on the twisty roads. I do wish for a lower ratio, but the installed simplicity (less crap than stock) is preferred...

Sorry about the rambling--keep up the awesome work!

Actually I am going with 8:1. I have been working out, HAHA. It might be like having a steering wheel club without locking one on.

Thanks I will have some assembled pictures of the column and quickener bracket tomorrow. Finalizing/painting everything today.

I was considering a borgeson integral box but did not want to spend the extra 1000 dollars for the pump and box. I have a 16:1 box now, no miles on it yet, but I want to make sure I never have to cross my hands during an autocross. I was at 5 turns lock to lock now I will be around 1.75 turns.

The unisteer still has less travel than stock and not as good of bumpsteer characteristics as stock centerlink.

I still have to build new tie rods and I might entertain the idea of building a new centerlink.

[fordsbyjay]

I like people with "out there" ideas. Keep up the updates.

[Bryce]

I like people with "out there" ideas. Keep up the updates.

You calling me crazy?

[fordsbyjay]

Hahahahahahaha good one Bryce. Hey I talked to John at Griggs today and he told me just to tweak the mounting flange at the pinion for my T/A seems how I only need 2*.