Project 69-LS3
Burning Brakes
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From: Brisbane Queensland
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I made a bracket for the steeringrack so the steering is now finished.
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G'day BB502,
Very interested in your steering rack setup. Have you tested the lock to lock travel? How does it compare with the original setup? Great job by the way, very impressed!
Mark
I made a bracket for the steeringrack so the steering is now finished.
/QUOTE]G'day BB502,
Very interested in your steering rack setup. Have you tested the lock to lock travel? How does it compare with the original setup? Great job by the way, very impressed!
Mark
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Hi Mark,
There is no problem with the lock to lock travel.
I made the same setup to another Corvette i had and it worked perfect.
It´s a huge difference compared to the original setup, the car steers like a new car.
There is no problem with the lock to lock travel.
I made the same setup to another Corvette i had and it worked perfect.
It´s a huge difference compared to the original setup, the car steers like a new car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Brisbane Queensland
Mark
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I have tried to use SAAB steering rods, they fit, but because the are fitted in the middle of the steering rack it causes "bump steer".
The steering rods should have the same lenght as the lower control arm.
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I have finally received my rebuild rear alxe ( after 5½ months...! ).
I just need the stainless parking brake kit that has been on backorder since June...
the underside of the body is now painted, all the brackets was removed and painted separatly, i will rivit them back later.
The engine compartment is also painted.
I just need the stainless parking brake kit that has been on backorder since June...
the underside of the body is now painted, all the brackets was removed and painted separatly, i will rivit them back later.
The engine compartment is also painted.
Last edited by BB502; Sep 7, 2012 at 06:42 AM.
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Looking good. Watching all of these great projects makes me want to take mine down and do some of the projects you guys are doing.
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From: Washington
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Please excuse the noob question, but what are the advantages of using the Saab Rack over using the steeroids bolt on product? Is there a performance or cost advantage? Everything is looking great none the less!
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Ofcourse it easier to just purchase a bolt on pruduct but it´s fun to build and it´s cheaper, but it´s no performance advantage.
Burning Brakes
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From: LAKE BARRINGTON IL
WOW! BB502 Great job!
I am kicking around engines to do a very similiar build...Love the attention to detail!
For the parts you make (brackets), do you keep templates? or just build to suit and go?
Thanks,
R
I am kicking around engines to do a very similiar build...Love the attention to detail!
For the parts you make (brackets), do you keep templates? or just build to suit and go?
Thanks,
R
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From: San Antonio TX
+1 on this. I am also looking to change out the existing Powersteering system. I currently have a 1970 I am working on.
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wow...awesome project 
