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Hi everyone this is my first post to the list..

I am currently involved with a nice project. I have a 66 Fastback and I am
installing a low mileage 89 drive train in it. I have the Promotorsports
kit, performance springs, granada discs, taurus rack and pinion being
adapted, WF strut tower brace, Headman shorty headers, and some random cool
parts, and will be installing some large billet rims & low profile
tires. None of this is done yet.. But will be in the next couple months.

My question is.. Has anyone done the cable clutch conversion?? I know
places sell them $300 but I am NOT paying that much. Already spent that
much with Windsor Fox 'rapeage'. I have seen 2 articles on the net but
wonder if anyone has a better idea and/or more info. I have also bought
shorty Headman's so I can't use the stock linkage (and because I already
got a BBK adjustable unit).

Thanks alot, (looking forward to being in the community here)
Derrick Davis

Ezekial (Derrick)
93 F-150 4x4, 351, SC, SB
66 Fastback Stang, 289HP, 4sp
89 Stang 5.0, 5sp, donor for the 66
96 Conv. Stang, 3.8, lil add ons
P3cbo 700 at 945, CUSL2-C, 256mb PC-150 Kingmax,
SB Live!, Geforce, NewQ Gold, modded & neon
alt169.com

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Hi everyone this is my first post to the list.. 
I am currently involved with a nice project.  I have a 66 Fastback
and I am installing a low mileage 89 drive train in it.  I have the
Promotorsports kit, performance springs, granada discs, taurus rack and
pinion being adapted, WF strut tower brace, Headman shorty headers, and
some random cool parts, and will be installing some large billet rims
& low profile tires.  None of this is done yet.. But will be in
the next couple months. 
My question is.. Has anyone done the cable clutch conversion?? I know
places sell them $300 but I am NOT paying that much. Already spent that
much with Windsor Fox 'rapeage'.  I have seen 2 articles on the net
but wonder if anyone has a better idea and/or more info.  I have
also bought shorty Headman's so I can't use the stock linkage (and
because I already got a BBK adjustable unit). 
Thanks alot, (looking forward to being in the community here) 
Derrick Davis 
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Ezekial (Derrick) 
93 F-150 4x4, 351, SC, SB 
66 Fastback Stang, 289HP, 4sp 
89 Stang 5.0, 5sp, donor for the 66 
96 Conv. Stang, 3.8, lil add ons 
P3cbo 700 at 945, CUSL2-C, 256mb PC-150 Kingmax, 
SB Live!, Geforce, NewQ Gold, modded & neon 
<a href="alt169.com/" eudora="autourl">alt169.com</a> 
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Cable Clutch & Introduction #2
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Mail From: (email redacted) (Sixto Bernal)

hi Ezekial,

i'm very interested in the Taurus r&p. could you give me some more details ?

At 10:05 AM 5/22/01 -0500, you wrote:

>I am currently involved with a nice project. I have a 66 Fastback and I
>am installing a low mileage 89 drive train in it. I have the
>Promotorsports kit, performance springs, granada discs, taurus rack and
>pinion being adapted, WF strut tower brace, Headman shorty headers, and
>some random cool parts, and will be installing some large billet rims &
>low profile tires. None of this is done yet.. But will be in the next
>couple months.

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Cable Clutch & Introduction #3
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Mail From: (email redacted) (Eric E. Neumeister)

I paid for a "rapeage" kit from DB Performance. What they
did was weld an extension onto the top of the clutch pedal
arm that extended above the pedal support. A hole is then
drilled in the firewall just below the cowl which lines up
with the top of the pedal extension. They used a "U" clip
with a pin to attach the cable to the pedal. I'd take
pictures, but it's already in as is all the under dash stuff
(lot's of wire and a/c vent tubes) and makes it a real pain
to get to.

Good luck.

Eric
'66 coupe restomod showing signs of life.
Currently getting re-painted
Next up interior install.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ezekial" <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 11:05 AM
Subject: [CM] Cable Clutch & Introduction

> Hi everyone this is my first post to the list..
>
> I am currently involved with a nice project. I have a 66
Fastback and I am
> installing a low mileage 89 drive train in it. I have the
Promotorsports
> kit, performance springs, granada discs, taurus rack and
pinion being
> adapted, WF strut tower brace, Headman shorty headers, and
some random cool
> parts, and will be installing some large billet rims & low
profile
> tires. None of this is done yet.. But will be in the next
couple months.
>
> My question is.. Has anyone done the cable clutch
conversion?? I know
> places sell them $300 but I am NOT paying that much.
Already spent that
> much with Windsor Fox 'rapeage'. I have seen 2 articles
on the net but
> wonder if anyone has a better idea and/or more info. I
have also bought
> shorty Headman's so I can't use the stock linkage (and
because I already
> got a BBK adjustable unit).
>
> Thanks alot, (looking forward to being in the community
here)
> Derrick Davis
>
>
> Ezekial (Derrick)
> 93 F-150 4x4, 351, SC, SB
> 66 Fastback Stang, 289HP, 4sp
> 89 Stang 5.0, 5sp, donor for the 66
> 96 Conv. Stang, 3.8, lil add ons
> P3cbo 700 at 945, CUSL2-C, 256mb PC-150 Kingmax,
> SB Live!, Geforce, NewQ Gold, modded & neon
> alt169.com
>

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Cable Clutch & Introduction #4
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Mail From: (email redacted) (Todd Styles)

I made my own modifications to the clutch pedal and it sounds exactly like
that. Welded an extension about 2"-3" to the top and used the U bracket with
an adjustable cable... adjustment down on the bellhousing/clutch fork where
it should be! I did this about 15 years ago before there were any kits.
Still functions fine. If I wanted to change anything, it would be to a
hydraulic clutch. Todd.

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Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:56 AM
To: (email redacted)
Subject: Re: [CM] Cable Clutch & Introduction

I paid for a "rapeage" kit from DB Performance. What they
did was weld an extension onto the top of the clutch pedal
arm that extended above the pedal support. A hole is then
drilled in the firewall just below the cowl which lines up
with the top of the pedal extension. They used a "U" clip
with a pin to attach the cable to the pedal. I'd take
pictures, but it's already in as is all the under dash stuff
(lot's of wire and a/c vent tubes) and makes it a real pain
to get to.

Good luck.

Eric
'66 coupe restomod showing signs of life.
Currently getting re-painted
Next up interior install.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ezekial" <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 11:05 AM
Subject: [CM] Cable Clutch & Introduction

> Hi everyone this is my first post to the list..
>
> I am currently involved with a nice project. I have a 66
Fastback and I am
> installing a low mileage 89 drive train in it. I have the
Promotorsports
> kit, performance springs, granada discs, taurus rack and
pinion being
> adapted, WF strut tower brace, Headman shorty headers, and
some random cool
> parts, and will be installing some large billet rims & low
profile
> tires. None of this is done yet.. But will be in the next
couple months.
>
> My question is.. Has anyone done the cable clutch
conversion?? I know
> places sell them $300 but I am NOT paying that much.
Already spent that
> much with Windsor Fox 'rapeage'. I have seen 2 articles
on the net but
> wonder if anyone has a better idea and/or more info. I
have also bought
> shorty Headman's so I can't use the stock linkage (and
because I already
> got a BBK adjustable unit).
>
> Thanks alot, (looking forward to being in the community
here)
> Derrick Davis
>
>
> Ezekial (Derrick)
> 93 F-150 4x4, 351, SC, SB
> 66 Fastback Stang, 289HP, 4sp
> 89 Stang 5.0, 5sp, donor for the 66
> 96 Conv. Stang, 3.8, lil add ons
> P3cbo 700 at 945, CUSL2-C, 256mb PC-150 Kingmax,
> SB Live!, Geforce, NewQ Gold, modded & neon
> alt169.com
>

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Cable Clutch & Introduction #5
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Mail From: (email redacted) (Ezekial)

>From: Sixto Bernal <(email redacted)>
>
>hi Ezekial,
>
>i'm very interested in the Taurus r&p. could you give me some more details ?

Yes and no. I haven't started this swap yet so I can't give an in depth
article but here is what I do know.
The was a car for sale in the Bargain Post and had the Taurus rack & pinion
listed. So I called the guy up and asked if he would share some info with
me on the project. He said to use an early style Taurus rack, in his case
it was an 88 model. I cross referenced it at the parts store & found it to
be the same from 88-95. To mount the rack he removed the cross member
that's under the oil pan and then welded 2in square tubing in there. I
don't know if its exactly where the cross member was or not, might need to
be back just a bit more; I don't know for sure. Then he dropped down
2-3inches lower in the center to not only clear the oil pan, but to level
the rack with the spindle knuckles & then bolted it to the cross
member. He said it was the closest rack he could find to fit the car. By
measuring, my moms boyfriend (street-rodder & helping me though this a
little), he found there to be a difference of 5inches which means the rack
will pivot 2 1/2 inches in further then lower A frame. Neither him or me
are sure about the bump steer problems that there might be. The gentlemen
I questioned on this said there was very little to minimum bump
steer. Next to go from the steering column down he cut out the tube & the
shaft at the fire wall and then used the Taurus steering joints & an
Escort's to get from the fire wall down to the rack. Inside the steering
tube he machined a piece of (can't remember, brass or something) to fit up
in there to support & let the shaft rotate. I am thinking about adding a
grease zirk there myself to lube it up every so often, that is if I do not
use a bearing of some sort..

Any more questions just ask,
Derrick Davis

Ezekial (Derrick)
93 F-150 4x4, 351, SC, SB
66 Fastback Stang, 289HP, 4sp
89 Stang 5.0, 5sp, donor for the 66
96 Conv. Stang, 3.8, lil add ons
P3cbo 700 at 945, CUSL2-C, 256mb PC-150 Kingmax,
SB Live!, Geforce, NewQ Gold, modded & neon
alt169.com

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Cable Clutch & Introduction #6
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Mail From: (email redacted) (Sixto Bernal)

hi Ezekial,

thanks for the info. i will get my hands on a Taurus rack and take a look...

At 09:37 AM 5/23/01 -0500, you wrote:

>Yes and no. I haven't started this swap yet so I can't give an in depth
>article but here is what I do know.
>The was a car for sale in the Bargain Post and had the Taurus rack &
>pinion listed. So I called the guy up and asked if he would share some
>info with me on the project. He said to use an early style Taurus rack,
>in his case it was an 88 model. I cross referenced it at the parts store
>& found it to be the same from 88-95. To mount the rack he removed the
>cross member that's under the oil pan and then welded 2in square tubing in
>there. I don't know if its exactly where the cross member was or not,
>might need to be back just a bit more; I don't know for sure. Then he
>dropped down 2-3inches lower in the center to not only clear the oil pan,
>but to level the rack with the spindle knuckles & then bolted it to the
>cross member. He said it was the closest rack he could find to fit the
>car. By measuring, my moms boyfriend (street-rodder & helping me though
>this a little), he found there to be a difference of 5inches which means
>the rack will pivot 2 1/2 inches in further then lower A frame. Neither
>him or me are sure about the bump steer problems that there might be. The
>gentlemen I questioned on this said there was very little to minimum bump
>steer. Next to go from the steering column down he cut out the tube & the
>shaft at the fire wall and then used the Taurus steering joints & an
>Escort's to get from the fire wall down to the rack. Inside the steering
>tube he machined a piece of (can't remember, brass or something) to fit up
>in there to support & let the shaft rotate. I am thinking about adding a
>grease zirk there myself to lube it up every so often, that is if I do not
>use a bearing of some sort..

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