UncleMaz

If it is an 83, it more than likely has a manual rack.

Stien

Not sure about the year, just that it's butt *** ugly inside! (Script seats though)
I might just end up buying the whole car.

Mike951

I know Cass 944 is looking for a manual rack to finish his build.. ill pass along the info to him if you decide to sell

Zero10

The manual racks have a much smaller housing since they don't store a ton of fluid inside, have a much smaller 'head' on them where the shaft enters the rack, and have a big adjustment bolt on the front.
The power racks have a big fat middle section, and fluid lines coming off the back and down each side.

Very easy to tell the difference between the two

Cass944

thanks Mike!

yeah, i am looking for one. if you decide to let yours go make sure to let me know.

Yabo

I need one early phone dial!!!! too bad it would probably cost you 50 bucks to ship from ca? maybe if theyd sell you one for 10 dollars...

MAGK944

Easiest way to tell is to see if it has a power steering fluid reservoir in the engine bay or a mounting bracket for one if it was removed.

M

Stien

That'd be the key, I'll look if I go home this wknd, maybe wait till spring break. Thanks!

yellowline

For the record, the manual steering cars did come with the reservoir mounting bracket.

Stien

Blast!
I'll take a gander at the rack then, there's no engine under there to get in my way.

Darwantae951

Ok, just to clear up any confusion:

Manual Rack:



Power Rack:


(Photo courtesy of Bruce Arnn (www.arnnworx.com))

-Darwin

MAGK944

+1 correct, bracket still there.



M

krystar

could u grab the window switches off it for me?

Darwantae951

I can but I can't garantee operation.

-Darwin

AKCJ

If you end up with the phone dials and break up the set, I could take one of them.

My alignment shop tells me that one of mine is bent although I haven't been able to confirm this.

I assume the RH dash vent is toast but if not I would buy that from you also.

Thanks for saving parts!