I wanted to share some of our progress. We are working on a lot of pieces on the front, but the rack (less paint) is finally mountable.
The mount needed shimming to make them match the width of the clamps.
The top radii were shimmed also to assure we are parallel to ground, and cross member.
Up to an 1/8th thickness added as needed to fill.
It took a little to stop looking at the rack and to start looking at the car with respect to accurately centering it. CL is is scribed on vertical.
A very nice tight fit - will not move in any axis. The rack lines up beautifully with the lower control arm pivots .I am having some solid rod ends made up which will thread into the ends of the rack. Will thread rod end and spindle for adjustable bump steer kit.
The 225 Avon is a tall tire. There are some ride height vs geometry decisions. Notice the lower ball joint stud on the left side. That is a 3/4 raised stud. That and a 5 1/4" ride height yields 2 5/8" (maybe) before we hit the top of the fender. The 26.5 diameter tire on the front of a 289 is beautiful.
You can see a mock up rod end stuck in the end (drivers).
