It's been a long time since I last posted some updates. I've not been sitting around - just too lazy to get on the computer , Anyway - here we go on some of the progress made...
Making up a cardboard template for the cross-member gussets.
Cut from some 40mm x 80mm box section.
Mocked up in place before tack welding.
Fabricating off-side steering rack mount
Steering rack mount in place.
Fabricating near-side steering rack mount.
I'll put some more gusseting in here later on.
This is not ideal. I scratched my head for ages, but I couldn't come up with anything better. The problem is the mount for the near-side is mounted horizontal, but the off-side is at an angle - the same angle as it would be on a Mk2 Escort (which is what the steering is based on). The near-side bracket could not be mounted at the same angle as it interferes with the bottom of the front cover. Oh well, its just a cosmetic issue really.
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