Spike wrote:
> As I recall, if you only do the column (of which I think I have seen 2
> versions- one 12 position and one a 5 position) there is a point where
> you need to use the sawzall anyway.
>
> I had RP in my MG Midget. The day I bought it, they opened up the
> showroom window/doors so I could drive it out onto the highway. I did.
> As I turned left onto the northbound lane, I found myself going
> sideways. Shocked the heck out of the Japanese drivers all around me.
> And we served dinner on my spouse's dinner plate sized eyes... LOL
>
> It's going to be a while before I get to RP. Too many higher priority
> things on the list. I'm putting a bump steer kit on it anyway. The
> negative wedge is on it already (Vintage Wheel Works said it was
> necessary to go to the bigger wheels. No they don't sell them, so it
> wasn't for the sale...

How are those bump-steer kits? Any brand recs?
Negative wedge... wasn't for sale? Me confused..

and I could have bought one anywhere. They just
> feel the handling is better. I may do the column though. I have a lot
> of cross country travel to do (Kate- ice the beer, I gotta be in Ohio
> the 23rd or 30th of April... ) and comfort is high on the priority
> list.
>
> On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 22:00:56 -0700, ".boB"
> > wrote:
>
>
>>Spike wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I know the column is Flaming River, but isn't the R&P Flaming River as
>>>well?
>>>
>>>Overall, what did you think? quality, ease of install, etc....
>>
>> Yes, it's all built by FR, column, rack, U-joints,
>>cradle, etc. It think it's a pretty good quality, but
>>there were a couple of things I was not happy with.
>> I've used FR racks before, and never had any
>>problems. I have one in my Cobra kit. They are
>>smooth, long lasting, and fit the application well.
>>I've never heard of one failing.
>> The cradle fit almost exactly as designed. There
>>was a poorly done weld on my car (not the cradle) that
>>I had to modify for. And the right side rack bracket
>>hit the starter motor, so I had to modify that a
>>little. But the rack and cradle really was a simple
>>bolt on affair.
>> There are separate parts for headers and
>>non-headers applications.
>> The U-joints are very high quality. I think they
>>are the best in the business.
>> The column was another matter. It's a tilt, but
>>only seems to have two positions. I had some trouble
>>getting it wired correctly, the instructions were not
>>exactly correct. I used the service manual to get that
>>right. The floor plate is held to the column by two
>>cheesy little #6 sheet metal screws. I added two steel
>>#10 nutserts in their place, and two stainless bolts.
>>And the column feels rough when you turn it, it makes a
>>slight scraping noise. All in all, a shoddy piece of work.
>>
>> If I were to do it again, I would use the FR rack
>>and cradle, and go to Iditit for the column. If you
>>want power steering, go to Steeroids or Total Control.
>>
>> And here's another little tip that nobody has
>>mentioned before. You know the stock '65 steering
>>column and box are one piece, affectionately known as
>>the "Thoracic Impaler". There is no way you're going
>>to get that out in one piece with the engine in place.
>> That's where a sawzall comes in.
>
>
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