yes I am running a 261 L6 I built the Brackets I am not running a fan on
the water pump the Power Steering Pump pulley is in the way so I run an
electric fan out front of engine I also have an A/C onit also with an
Alternator
did you look at the pictures at the link at top of main page
Truck Restoration Pictures <http://www.kb5jtf.us/truckpictures.htm>
Robert
Scot MacArthur wrote:
> Thanks very much. Are you running an I6 and if so what did you do for
> pump brackets?
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> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Robert Baird <mailto:bairdr54@sbcglobal.net>
> *To:* Scot MacArthur <mailto:scot.macarthur@comcast.net>
> *Cc:* oletrucks@autox.team.net <mailto:oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Monday, October 06, 2008 3:28 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [oletrucks] Front End Options
>
> Scot MacArthur wrote:
> Check with these people
> Classic Performance Products http://www.classicperform.com//
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> They will have the front end stuff that you want
> If you cut and install a junk clip in your frame, In my honest
> opinion are doing harm to the integrity of you frame. I have seen
> countless times that people have cut there frame to do a front
> clip change and it turn in to a real mess you had better know
> what you are doing when you start because it is not as easy as
> some will tell, you better know how to weld like a Pro. Now you
> can buy a new IES front end that will bolt in to these trucks with
> minimum welding I would use one but in my 54 I have Power
> Steering with an 800 sires Saginaw Box works OK with my org.
> straight axle. If you want some pictures ping me off list I will
> send them if you are in Texas or not Call me if you want 817-437-2892
>
> Robert Baird
> http://www.kb5jtf.us/RobertsTruck.htm
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>> Hello All,
>>
>> I want to get power steering on my 55.5 1/2 ton with a 235 and at
>> same time I want to update the front suspension. It seems like
>> the parts to update and install the power steering will be around
>> $1k which makes me wonder if I am better off with an IFS
>> conversion but I do want the original ride height. So here are my
>> questions for anyone who may know.
>>
>> Will a rebuilt front end with aftermarket power steering handle
>> and steer well in a high traffic, high speed highway (San
>> Francisco HWY 101) type of environment?
>>
>> Are there any Mustang II kits that retain the original ride
>> height and how hard are they to install?
>>
>> Same question for the Pacer front end plus how much should I
>> expect to rebuild that front end since is would likely be salvaged?
>>
>> I would really appreciate any input or even some additional
>> ideas. I really want to get this part right since my wife will
>> have to drive the truck on the freeway and that really makes me
>> nervous.
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