Use stering parts from 5th Ave?

[YY1]

Can I use the pittman/idler arms from my 5th Ave?

I've been told I can use the steering box and that it could be a "firm feel".
I've also ben told that I have to use the pittman arm to do it. How about center link?

The pitt and idler look strange, like they've been cast to go around the wide K freme on the M body. It looks like they might interfere with the "normal" T bars on my 66.

How about the column joint?

making good progress on the disk conversion and building walls/hanging roll up doors and runnig electrical in "garage" at same time. Will post on "projects" thread soon.


Thanks.

 

[YY1]

Wow. nobody knows. I was told the other day, that the splines are different, yet I have also been told that you can use the pittman and idler from the M body as well. They have a severe hook in them. I'd sure like to know, since I know my M body box works and doesn't leak. The 66 box is a crapshoot and I'd hate to have to swap it out AFTER I put a motor in. The M body COULD also be "firm feel". That'd be nice.

 

[Gary_gtx67]

Yes as long as you transfer the pitman idler and gear box from your 5th ave it will work.

 

[YY1]

Thanks but now the engine is in. I still may crawl under and reasses swaping all that as I just priced pittman arms and they ar $85+ and another 65+ for the idler (mines bent). I know the M body stuff is good. Looks like the center link might have to swap too.

Wonder how the clearance is affected with respect to exhaust and T bars.

I've also heard 73-79 B body has the same splines and size as the M, but is shaped more like the "regular" earlier B style. They are cheaper, too,