Call me crazy - Ranchero's (again)

[SmithKid]

Sure seems like your chips are a LOT bigger than mine.

[Luva65wagon]

All relative I suppose. I have good days and bad, or at least less productive. I guess it depends on what the TV is showing taking my attention away.

Today I managed to cut-to-size the intake manifold gaskets I received (after a nearly blind search for something that fits) and installed the manifold again. I suspect it will survive better than the last set (~100 miles). I also reinstalled the upper control arms post-Shelby drop using the special washers I made. Whether needed or not - who knows. Found a site indicating the removal of ~1/8" of shims fore/aft after doing so to get me to the alignment shop without much issue.

Then it was back under the dash to do some more work toward the electric power steering. This little bracket (shown) needs to be drilled/twisted/bent and will support the EPS unit to the brake pedal support. I'll try to get a picture of this when done. Will likely focus 100% on that from here on out to get that resolved fully. Once the unit is fully supported I can remove the mock column and work-out whether to make the upper column collapsible in some way, or solid.

Stay tuned. I can tell most of you are on the edge of your seats with anticipation.

[Luva65wagon]

I know not everyone is over on Facebook - or maybe they are - but I already posted over there (in multiple places) I have finished the electric power steering install and it turned out pretty nice. I then moved onto getting the Wilwood disc brake upgrade installed. It's pretty nice for a relatively low-cost upgrade. Also did the Shelby drop and added these heavy washers on the upper control arm studs to cover the old holes. Hopefully the pictures tell the story.