nailhead in roadster?

have a 29 roadster and getting ready to mount my 401 nailhead. noticed the starter in on the drivers side am i going to have to move my steering box forward or mount it on top of the frame or? anyone have pics with this setup...also using a f-1 box .thanks

 

anyone?

 

i'm guessing you've got the original A frame? I'm running a 322 with stock A frame. I had to move the box forward (56 f-100) about 2 3/4 inch or so and tilt it backwards to clear the block. To do that I had to cut the flange off and re-weld it, and cut the pitman arm and re-weld it in the new proper location. Unfortunately I also had to use a steering u-joint. There is not a lot of room at all. Other than running a vega box or something it's going to be a tight fit. I don't know about an f-1 box as the shaft enters from the bottom side. I would think you could mount the box on top of the frame then worry about headers later...i'll have to look around for a good picture of how i set mine up. i'll let you know if i find one. Sorry

 

also using a tardell flange wich i am probably not going to need now with this box. but i have seen some where along time ago with one mounted a top of the frame thanks .i would like to see your setup

 

Hi
I`ve got an olds engine with the starter on the drivers side, I use a VW transporter steering box. I`ts very tight, but hopefully it works.
Dont really know how your engine looks tho.
/Mikael

 

thanks. nice car looks like i might have to mount it on top of the frame