My '65 lark drag car bent crossmember fix/Rack & Pinion conversion

Discussion in 'Race car chassis tech' started by badbuik, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. badbuik

    badbuik Well-Known Member

    Before
    old xmember.jpg old xmember lower.jpg old xmemebr 2.jpg
     
  2. badbuik

    badbuik Well-Known Member

    TRZ rack & pinion "kit" and redo of crossmember
    AFTER new xmember rack.jpg new xmember rack side.jpg
     
  3. offbrand Racing

    offbrand Racing Platinum Level Contributor

    Gary looks great!! Have you had a chance to drive it yet? If so how is it and how much turning radius did you lose?

    Thanks
     
  4. badbuik

    badbuik Well-Known Member

    Hey Jim. Nope, not yet... Gotta put the motor back together, have had the time to "freshen" it up, but soon....Lock to lock is 3 3/4 turns, all I need it to do is go very straight! Seems way tighter than the old 1960s' manual steering box.....
    Gary G.
     
  5. offbrand Racing

    offbrand Racing Platinum Level Contributor

    Very cool. Look forward to hearing how it drives! Your car is bitchin for sure.
     
  6. mbusher83

    mbusher83 Well-Known Member

    Any update on this Gary? Pros and cons? The TRZ is on my list for consideration. Thank you
     
  7. badbuik

    badbuik Well-Known Member

    Just saw this. Car did loose some of its turning radius, no sharp turns ever again, but going straight, its great and very stable. I like it, just need to go wide on some turns.....
     
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