[hillpc]

Thanks, guys; I'm taking your advice, having the straight frame sandblasted hopefully this week.

[QUOTE=Hammered;3546844] You need to use a Pontiac V8 (curved steering arm).

I wonder how I got away with the straight pitman arm on my steering box; maybe because I have only ever had headers on the car? Years ago I switched the car from a power to manual steering box, but can't remember where I got all the parts and which ones I changed. I have new headers now; I guess I'll find out if they fit with the straight pitman arm.