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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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I can probably scrounge up the parts and piece it together (and probably a lot cheapers) but curious if any vendor sells a C2 Power Window Conversion kit (in this case for a 64).

Same thing for the steering. I've looked at VBP kits and others but trying to get more ideas.

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I can probably scrounge up the parts and piece it together (and probably a lot cheaps) but curious if any vendor sells a C2 Power Window Conversion kit (in this case for a 64).

Same thing for the steering. I've looked at VP kits and others but trying to get more ideas.

Thanks
I recently upgraded my manual steering to the jeep box kit offered by corvettesteering.com. Installation was easy and the change from 16:1 to 12:1 is great. Only 2-1/2 turns stop-to-stop. This is easily installed in a weekend and totally changes the handling characteristics of your car.
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Joe,

Sent you a note regarding the power window conversion.

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I also, did the Jeep box when I was reassembling my car. Along with that and a lot of other updates, which most recently included a 5-speed, The two modifications are a must if you really want to enjoy driving the car, and not looking for points. I added power steering, along with a serpentine belt system at the same time. The steering is direct and positive with no loss of feel.

You'll have to cut a little of the steering shaft, maybe 1.5"[been a while], and a perfect time to rebuild the entire steering wheel system.





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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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I would love to find a cheaper way of going rack-and-pinion with power as well. I'd hunt down parts to save a buck
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Originally Posted by 78Vette-SA
I can probably scrounge up the parts and piece it together (and probably a lot cheapers) but curious if any vendor sells a C2 Power Window Conversion kit (in this case for a 64).

Same thing for the steering. I've looked at VBP kits and others but trying to get more ideas.

Thanks
Joe, the Jeep box is one of the best mods I have done, and now that it is in kit form, like Roy said, you can install it in an afternoon.

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Thanks all. Looks like a great idea. MY only concern was I planned to run headers. Think there is enough clearance?

It will be easy to get to right now!

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I Purchase a complete kit for my 64 from a guy that rebuilds and puts kits together

His email is jmollere@charter.net $700 Had in in car in 3 hrs great guy to deal with and everything fit perfect
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Here are a couple pictures that might help. The first is in my SWC with short headers, Roy has his in a big block and we put one in my sons 73 with a 383 and headers. Hope this helps.





This a picture of my 63 roadster project.



I also slot the upper a frame cross shafts 1/4 inch so you can slide the a frame back and dial in 5 degrees positive caster.

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That helps alot! Thanks...
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This how it looks in a big block car.
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