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... 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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Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
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