Haven't been getting much done because it has decided to get cold. The garage is hovering around freezing and it is getting uncomfortable to work there, so I have been doing what I can inside.
I did get the steering shaft put in. It is an XJ shaft, both ends due to me using an XJ column. I did have to make it about four inches longer to fit, so I put it in the shaft stretcher. I am also using a Caprice steering gear, because it has a faster ratio (12:1) and also because it was lying around and in good condition.
I just have to change pitman arm, which is being stubborn.
One will notice all the room I have.
Please forgive all the hoses and wires lying around. It will be awhile before I get to them. I will also have to replace my masking tape power steering cap.
I finally, after three tries, got my front shocks mounted.
Gonna have to change my front springs. These are a bit stiff.
I also made some new door lock pulls, or whatever they are called.
I also built a box to house the ECU, since Ford wasn't smart enough to put it in a sealed housing. There isn't a good spot inside to put it, especially since I would have to cut an opening in the firewall to get the connector through, plus a grommet. It was easier to make a box.
I still have to make a top and bottom, but that is easy. The box will sit on the passenger wheel well, where the starter solenoid would usually go. Fortunately, there is lots room.
1977 Cherokee S, Ford 5.0, 5 speed, BW 1356, 33 x 10.50 BFG's. No longer my DD.
2007 Mercury Milan, 2.3L, 5-speed, now my DD. 29 mpg average.