Gordon Nichols posted:
" I have the piece with 2 u-joints to connect the rack and pinion to the column, but there is a bigger diameter tube that from my vantage looks like it goes over the approx. 5/8" diameter steering rod, but the two mounting bearings do not fit over the tube."
Picture would be good. Al Merklin makes a bushing from a skateboard wheel (or something like that) to go between the column and the steering shaft. Pretty much any type of bearing would work - sealed ball bearing is best.
If I can remember, I will take some photos today.
"The sump is hanging way to low, so I will have to buy a shallower pan"
See @edsnova
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"It has all the glass, but no rubber or trim. If you want to give me the low down on where to purchase rubber and trim, I would be grateful.
McMaster-Carr
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Seriously?!?!?!?!? Wicked cool! Is that still a viable alternative? I might be able to hook you up with the folks at WPI.edu doing those conversions.
It came with a Subaru engine and a transaxle, so I will get it running using what I got.
I took one off, but it was the cone type seat and the wheels have ball type seats. The Fuchs are five lug, but not wide. I don't as of yet know the bolt pattern.
5 x 130 same as any Porsche, plus the Audi Q5 (and maybe a VW Toureg, but don't quote me on that).
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"It came with some very old ivory knobs and includes a cigarette lighter and ash tray."
Period correct?" (just kidding....)
They are old and worn, so my guess is that they period correct to something, probably a bug.
It came with a very old VW wiring harness and maybe I will purchase a new one, make my own, or use the old one to start. Any opinions on that?
either https://www.painlessperformance.com or buy a harness from Vintage.
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