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OMG! I have "real" steering!

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by w3srl, Aug 3, 2005.

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  1. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Well, I got the saginaw swap buttoned up today, including the newly fabbed left-side engine mount. Didn't have time before work tonight to bolt the front fenders back on, but a bungee cord held the hood down long enough to try out the new steering setup on our street. There was nary a C-clamp in sight when we made the maiden voyage around our circle.

    Whoooooweeeee! I can easily spin the steering wheel with one finger while under way, and it really isn't a whole lot more difficult when standing still. I'm really happy with how it drives. Have to adjust the steering stops a bit, the knobs on the Swampers make a gawdawful racket on the leaf springs...

    Tomorrow I'll have to bolt it all back together and give the old girl bath.

    Later! :beer: :beer: :beer:
     
    w3srl, Aug 3, 2005
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  2. neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

    8) 8)
     
    neptco19, Aug 3, 2005
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  3. mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    sweet
     
    mb82, Aug 3, 2005
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  4. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    2 thumbs up!

    Where are the pics?
     
    speedbuggy, Aug 3, 2005
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  5. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    :beer: :beer:
     
    Boyink, Aug 3, 2005
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  6. SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

    Good on ya Steve. :beer: :beer:
     
    SandhillMike, Aug 3, 2005
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  7. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    good good,......pics?
     
    jd7, Aug 3, 2005
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  8. BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Way to go Steve.
     
    BlueFlu, Aug 4, 2005
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  9. Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

    I love it when a plan comes together 8)
     
    Mudweiserjeep, Aug 4, 2005
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  10. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    Nice to hear Steve :beer:
     
    Chuck, Aug 4, 2005
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  11. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    Did you do PS or just manual? I can't remember.

    Either way - good job!

    Oh, and UWOP!!!!!!
     
    53Flattie, Aug 4, 2005
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  12. scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    scott milliner, Aug 4, 2005
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  13. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Tough crowd. :rofl:

    And yes, it's a manual saginaw setup.

    [​IMG]
     
    w3srl, Aug 4, 2005
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  14. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    I'm sorry Mr. Lane, but that just won't cut the mustard... Those are recycled pics from your other post. Don't think we don't notice!!!

    We need pictures of the finished job. Steering shaft hooked up. New engine mount. Front clip installed. And one of you, standing in front of the Jeep with a newspaper to verify the date...

    :D
     
    53Flattie, Aug 5, 2005
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  15. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    x2 :rofl:
     
    jd7, Aug 5, 2005
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  16. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Bastages. Stand by.... :rofl:
     
    w3srl, Aug 5, 2005
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  17. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Ok, here ya go!

    [​IMG]
     
    w3srl, Aug 5, 2005
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  18. sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

    Pffft, where's the newspaper? :D

    Looks good, Steve.
     
    sasquatch, Aug 5, 2005
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  19. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    That JEEP shore is purdy....
     
    speedbuggy, Aug 5, 2005
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  20. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    Very nice Steve!!!! Thanks for the picture. I gotta admitt - I believed you all along. I just wanted to see another picture of the flattie!!!

    (want that picture to be your new avitar?)
     
    53Flattie, Aug 5, 2005
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