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27 dodge bros steering mods #137559
10/16/08 09:14 AM
10/16/08 09:14 AM
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I am going to start my rod project this winter and am considering a cross steer type set up with a straight axle on my 1927 Dodge Bros. coupe. Rather than the original type of "drag link " steering ! Does anyone have pics of this type of set up on similar cars and what parts did you use for the steering box etc? Thanks in advance Matt


All steel 3800 lbs with me in it 65 Coronet 451 CID Indy 440-1 heads by Dwayne Porter racing heads .
..... 10.31 @ 129.4 mph 1.40 60 ft ALL MOTOR!!!!
Re: 27 dodge bros steering [Re: 65coronet500] #137560
10/16/08 09:22 AM
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The most common cross steer is a Vega box.
See http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/unisteer-cross-steer-rack-pinion-34570.html

The latest Street Rodder has a small rack that replaces the Vega box.

Good Luck and show us some pics!

Re: 27 dodge bros steering [Re: RodStRace] #137561
10/17/08 10:36 AM
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That seems like it could work real slick for what im doing !
I am putting in a low deck big block and a 4 speed so im no sure if i will have the room for it but im gonna try


All steel 3800 lbs with me in it 65 Coronet 451 CID Indy 440-1 heads by Dwayne Porter racing heads .
..... 10.31 @ 129.4 mph 1.40 60 ft ALL MOTOR!!!!
Re: 27 dodge bros steering mods [Re: 65coronet500] #137562
10/17/08 04:52 PM
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I used the Unisteer on my 36 Plymouth. I works very well. Does not have the turning radius I would like. The rack need to be about two inches longer to get the full range on the 36. I had to make a bracket to mount their bracket on my frame. The Unisteer is made for the Ford frame which has no kickup. Good luck!~

Re: 27 dodge bros steering mods [Re: 36PLYM] #137563
10/21/08 01:18 AM
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I have been kinda checking things out on the coupe and it looks like steering isnt gonna be easy but when i get the mock up block and trans in i guess we will see !!


All steel 3800 lbs with me in it 65 Coronet 451 CID Indy 440-1 heads by Dwayne Porter racing heads .
..... 10.31 @ 129.4 mph 1.40 60 ft ALL MOTOR!!!!






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