Flanders 46 Report post Posted January 24, 2023 Naturally, during final assembly I discover that parts don't quite fit with each other. My TCP steering looks nice, however the stock z-bar now interferes with the steering shaft. The top curved arm of the z-bar hits it. Is there a replacement z-bar that has the top arm mounted closer to the boss on the engine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 46 Report post Posted February 3, 2023 Perhaps another question: Is the z-bar easy to modify? If I take this to a welder to cut up, are there any things I need to consider? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted February 4, 2023 I have no expertise in this area but it's my impression that most folks who go this route end up using a cable, or maybe a hydraulic, clutch linkage. I don't recall seeing Z-bar mods but others smarter than me will chime in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 4, 2023 Mustang Steve now has a cable kit available for our 69s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 46 Report post Posted February 5, 2023 heh. That cable kit is interesting. Requires a lot more work than I'm willing to do at the moment with my stock bellhousing :D however maybe I'll change my mind. Lol where was this about a month ago before I put everything together and in the car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 46 Report post Posted February 9, 2023 Just to follow up, I've sorted out my clearance issues. I had moved my engine forward about 1/2" so that my (new) TKX transmission mount would line up properly. If I put the engine back to where it was (smack head!) then things line up perfectly. I do need a new z-bar as mine is bent and reinforced (way before I owned this car), which also helps with the clearance. I need to butcher up my tkx crossmember, but I can deal with that much easier. 1 69RavenConv reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites