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Thanks Bama.:D
Started out on the Dodge this morning.
Looking at the steering geometry now.
Dash back in. Steering column back in.
Looks like plenty of room to go past the exhaust manifold.
Comes close to being in line with the steering box.
Looking at DD shaft and universal joints now.
Torchie
 

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If you can find an ASTRO van in your local yard, they have a neat double U joint DD shaft you can make work. Might be cheaper than aftermarket joints.
 
Got the bake booster/pedal mocked in this morning.
Plenty of room on the engine side of the fire wall.
Pedal placement is good as well.:cool::cool:
I have a universal on it's way. On to the steering shaft.
Torchie
 

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Thanks soltz and OI.
I get out there everyday. Even if its only for an hour.
Its as much physical and mental therapy as anything else.
I have reached the point in my life that if it doesn’t make me happy I don’t do it anymore.
I think thats a enviable place to be.😎
Torchie
 
Thanks soltz and OI.
I get out there everyday. Even if its only for an hour.
Its as much physical and mental therapy as anything else.
I have reached the point in my life that if it doesn’t make me happy I don’t do it anymore.
I think thats a enviable place to be.😎
Torchie

I so agree with that statement...

I need my shop time just to keep my sanity

My happy place is fiddling with rusty metal...mine is a historical thing also...my father was garage guy as was his father too...

Even an hour a day helps me mentally and physically...and my better half doesn't seem to mind either...

Thanks for sharing...

MikeC
 
Right on, Mike.:cool:
Brother brought over the new to me, used set of manifolds. One more box checked off.
And the first steering universal came by mail.
3/4-30 spline ro a 3/4 DD,
Moving forward on that.:cool::cool:
Torchie
 

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Here we go....

Found out last week that I have an inoperable tumor in my neck.
Went in to see what the deal was with my left hand and that lead to the MRI.
Nothing to be done so here we go.
I wish that there was more to be done, but there isn't.
I set up a meeting with the local Hospice today and things are going in the right direction.
The daughters are coming in on Sunday. At this point it's just going to be fun and games.
Looking at moving the Caddy as soon as possible and then the Dodge.
Wish I had more to say but I don't.
You all have had more than enough fun and so have I.
I love you all.
Keep on keeping on....
Torchie
 
I haven't been around much for a while, but for some reason I just felt like checking in. Bummer about the news, Torchie. You are one of the best. Your attitude and perseverance is inspiring.
 
That's terrible news Torchie, so sorry to hear this. Your perseverance and attitude is most important right now. Just like a project, keep pushing, stay positive. We're all here in your corner pushing, praying and sending good thoughts your way. We need you pal keep at it. Couper
 

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