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Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Thu Nov 17, 16 9:02 pm

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Thu Nov 17, 16 9:09 pm

Great post, Sandy!

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Fri Nov 18, 16 10:05 am

note that even the basic ute got 20:1 manual steering

that was a performance option in the US

Dave

lough3969 · Post by **lough3969** » Fri Nov 18, 16 11:14 am

Dave999 wrote:note that even the basic ute got 20:1 manual steering

that was a performance option in the US

Dave

yes i noticed that... I just spent a small fortune with Firmfeel for a 20:1 rebuild and worm! worth it though...
This is Cooooooool!

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Fri Nov 18, 16 11:43 am

I don't think I've seen one of those before, did they make many? any in the UK?

lough3969 · Post by **lough3969** » Fri Nov 18, 16 11:48 am

Blue wrote:I don't think I've seen one of those before, did they make many? any in the UK?

just been looking, seems there are some in SA. found one thats been pimped, up for Â£5000...

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Nov 21, 16 12:46 pm

standard aussie Ute with SA trim and world engine (i.e slant not hemi)

from the VH - VK range 71-76 that's a VJ I think

they came as Valiant high spec or Dodge low spec

usually with a 215 or 245 hemi

many of the VHs get dismantled because the "lower spec" interior parts are used in the RT charger.

I saw a list of cars that were in the original Australian Chrysler club UK and yes a there were a couple of UTES however I don't know if they were necessarily official imports

2000 odd cars came in with approx. 200 being chargers

the rest seems to span VC - VJ all body types but tending towards the high spec Regal/VIP/770 models

so I'd guess any ute that came here would be the valiant.

Dave

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Nov 21, 16 12:52 pm

lough3969 wrote:
Dave999 wrote:note that even the basic ute got 20:1 manual steering

that was a performance option in the US

Dave
yes i noticed that... I just spent a small fortune with Firmfeel for a 20:1 rebuild and worm! worth it though...
This is Cooooooool!

you got them to rebuild?

if not then there is a sticky somewhere of my rebuild... might be useful
http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... t=steering

I got their 16:1 ball-nut and screw. very very nice. but yes cost a bit more than I ever intended to spend.
I put in a new sector as well. if you need one www.mmpar.com has them, 2004 manufacture date.

Firmfeel make this look like good value

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301278343023? ... EBIDX%3AIT

but I don't need anymore steering box bits

Dave

lough3969 · Post by **lough3969** » Mon Nov 21, 16 1:52 pm

you got them to rebuild?

if not then there is a sticky somewhere of my rebuild... might be useful
http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... t=steering

I got their 16:1 ball-nut and screw. very very nice. but yes cost a bit more than I ever intended to spend.
I put in a new sector as well. if you need one www.mmpar.com has them, 2004 manufacture date.

Anton rebuilt it for me and yes we discussed your great post about rebuilding, pretty sure Anton referred back to it.
I was tempted by the 16:1 but living in the middle of London I felt I might struggle when parking... but the result is fantastic, smooooooth and lots of feel. I'm assuming the sector was in good enough nick but I'll check with Anton. Yes that worm on eBay is a steal... someone should have that.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Nov 23, 16 5:00 pm

That's very cool and love the period photography etc in the brochure

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Thu Dec 01, 16 5:27 pm

Here's the MkIII backie in Scotland:-

Rebel · Post by **Rebel** » Thu Dec 01, 16 10:58 pm

Sandy wrote:Here's the MkIII backie in Scotland:-

Seen a couple of them on eBay lately, someone in fife is importing all sorts of old ford stuff from South Africa

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Fri Dec 02, 16 7:19 am

The front end looks just like a MK3 (I think????) Cortina that my uncle had in Scotland when I was a kid. Same colour too. A Â£100 auction special that was lovely