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Building a Period Correct 1965 JR Fuel Dragster
dreracecar:
Ross made steering boxes for a lot of things. Be picky and careful on used boxes, parts are no longer available or difficult to find.
Tom Hanna has about 35 brand new P&S steering boxes, problem is getting ahould of him right now and the price
denverflatheader:
Adam – for 1965-67 years, here’s one for your consideration. This listed by Joe Schubeck, I read your other post and see you’re familiar with Lakewood Industries. Slightly wide for your Jr. Fuel project, just pretend you’re back in the mid-sixties and modify to fit, ask here in Rooman’s Room for details. This setup is prime example of how it was done, mixing Chrysler and Oldsmobile. Best part, be neat story to tell you got it from Gentleman Joe. Alan
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragster-Rear-Housing-W-8-3-4Chry-Cen-Sec-4-88-R-741-Case-2-Olds-Axles-uncut-/131704889668?hash=item1eaa392144:g:msQAAOSwFqJWnUwz
dreracecar:
To some that might be a good deal, but may not be to others. could spend as much as $100 per axle to cut and re-spline and if there is no shop close to do that work, then you have back and forth shipping added on.
The 741 case has the smallest pinion shaft (1.375 dia) for the usable 8 3/4 rear ends out there. The 742 has a 1 3/4 shaft and the bearings are 15% bigger then the 489 case 1 7/8dia shaft (same case size but smaller balls in the bearings to fit the larger shaft).
Since all this Mopar stuff is somewhat easy to get, Your concentration should be the correct steering box and the single spot AIRHEART brakes for the car.Those items in good/useable condition gets harder to find every day. I have the source for the period correct hats,rotors and brackets (new)but calipers that are not junk take time to find. Every other piece needed for this deal is just 1 phone call away from delivery to your door.
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