1966 Chevy Nova SS - Steering Shaft Installation

Flaming River has a great set of bolt-ons for your '62-67 Nova

However, it's necessary to drill two bolt holes into the framerail.
Not provided in the kit are a set of '68-69 Camaro tie rod ends (recommended by Flaming River).
Not provided in the kit are a set of '68-69 Camaro tie rod ends (recommended by Flaming Ri
At this point in the install, we noticed the mounting point for the 2-inch drop spindle was about 1/2 inch lower than a stock spindle.
At this point in the install, we noticed the mounting point for the 2-inch drop spindle wa

While measuring the steering shaft, we noticed the Nova's stock (ram horn) exhaust manifold couldn't be used with this rack-and-pinion setup.
While measuring the steering shaft, we noticed the Nova's stock (ram horn) exhaust manifol
A set of rear-dump truck headers will work, but Flaming River is coming out with its own headers for this application.
A set of rear-dump truck headers will work, but Flaming River is coming out with its own h
Cutting the steering shaft...

...and drilling a recess hole for the set screws in the U-joints should only take a few minutes, so measure twice and cut once.
...and drilling a recess hole for the set screws in the U-joints should only take a few mi
Here we are fitting the freshly cut steering shaft. What you can't see in the photo is the exhaust port, which is right behind our installer's hand. It's a tight fit for sure.
Here we are fitting the freshly cut steering shaft. What you can't see in the photo is the
Red loctite gave us peace of mind...

...that the set screws in the steering shaft would never back out.
(From the front looking back): For you Novaholics with lowered vehicles, the rack-and-pinion support cradle is approximately 2 inches lower than the stock front-sump oil pan. You may want to measure how your vehicle sets to avoid possible clearance issues.
(From the front looking back): For you Novaholics with lowered vehicles, the rack-and-pini