My progress on my 69 street machine...to date
Hoping to get back into the shop this week. Been trying to gather a few items to make another assult on the project, plus had many a distraction as of late. I should have the front sub-frame completely assembled (Minus steering box and linkage) and be ready to install the engine and trans by the weekend. I either need to purchase a new steering box, or have my original (manual) box rebuilt. I am not sure how hard that car will steer with manual steering with the 502/5 speed between the frame rails.
Well,
I got my steering arms last evening, and cleaned, primed and painted them this evening. I got them installed and finally got my new rotors and calipers installed.
Of course,I couldn't wait to put my wheels and tires on the front.....





I got my steering arms last evening, and cleaned, primed and painted them this evening. I got them installed and finally got my new rotors and calipers installed.
Of course,I couldn't wait to put my wheels and tires on the front.....





Wow, Thanks Guys/Gals! I will try to keep this worthy enough to keep checking in on.
I did get some front suspension steering components installed this week. The clamps for the tie-rod sleeves came in black phosphate, but I blasted them and plated them....Just cause I like the look.
I still am unsure of what I am going to do with the steering box. My original box needs rebuilt, which, if I could find the parts, I would do it myself. I kind of want to put on power steering, and another side of me wants to put some form of aftermarket rack/pinion on it. What is everyone else using on your rides?
Here are a few shots to look at.


I did get some front suspension steering components installed this week. The clamps for the tie-rod sleeves came in black phosphate, but I blasted them and plated them....Just cause I like the look.
I still am unsure of what I am going to do with the steering box. My original box needs rebuilt, which, if I could find the parts, I would do it myself. I kind of want to put on power steering, and another side of me wants to put some form of aftermarket rack/pinion on it. What is everyone else using on your rides?
Here are a few shots to look at.




