So it has been a SLLOOWWW winter but I have been picking away at some things. The disc conversion went great and keeps momma happy and makes the truck kid friendly in her eyes. I STILL hate flaring brake lines, go figure, maybe time does not always make the heart grow fonder.


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I also installed the NO LIMIT rack and pinion. The install went well and I just need some power steering hoses twisted up but I have high hopes it will work out really well.

In the process of doing the steering I need some help. I know the steering wheel is not stock but it needs some horn parts. Anybody recognize it so I can order some guts to get it AAAHHHHOOOOGGAAAIIINGG again?


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Also, to mount the PS pump I went with a pretty slick setup from Chad Blundell at Blundell Speed. The bracket mounts the pump in the place of the fan carrier (239 Flatty). Problem is, I can't figure out what fan I have. I can't find a six blade, eight bolt fan in any of the books. I am now looking for a stock fan that will work with my new PS/fan pulley setup. Anyone have a spare?


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Anyway, thanks in advance and Happy Spring to all.

Jake

 

Your steering wheel is from a 1949/50 Ford car.

What kind of hub does your new p/s pump use? Is it the later 4 bolt type? If so, it shouldn't be too hard to find something that'll fit. Those 8 bolt fans seem to be somewhat unique. I'm not sure what all applications used them, but if you can't use that one anymore, I could put it to work. They're original to the flathead, and the one I have is all bent up.

 

Thanks Wayne. Probably safe to assume that the horn parts are the same as a truck wheel so I'll do a little research on the shoebox sites and then call Mid-Fifty and get a kit on the way.

I have the four bolt hub on my PS pump so I'll look at some fan options that might work. If I find something I'll PM you for an address and send my Eight bolt your way.... we're almost neighbors.

Now if I can just get a couple of hours in a row to actually DO something on the old girl.

Thanks again.

Jake

 

Jake, what's the bolt pattern spacing on your hub? I have a bunch of 4 bolt fans. A couple from the F-6's and some old Mustang stuff. They're only 4 blade, but if I have something that would work, I'd gladly make a trade. I'll be in your neighborhood June 1-3 for a business meeting in Vancouver, if that would make life easier.