2nd gen F-body-manual brakes/steering?

[Robert Swartz]

Now before everyone piles on and says convert it to Aeromotive/Wilwood/Strange brakes. Down the road, I will do this. Right now, the brakes presently on the car are in fine shape. I just want to rid myself of the power brake booster and change it to a manual system. I will need a master cylinder that supports front disc/rear drums. I know Smith Performance has a nice kit that utilises a "Mopar" style master cylinder. This kit is for a 3rd gen and is listed for 4 wheel discs. Not certain if I could add a proportioning valve to this setup for the rear drums and the system work?

The next thing involves the steering box. Can you buy an aftermarket manual steering box for the 70-81 F-body? I've also heard an S-10 manual box will work. How legal is this for a stocker?

Anyone running these cars in stock/superstock that have suggestions, advise, I need it. Right now, I'm pushing to get this car started and track worthy. Doing it this way, will it be a world beater, no. There will definitely be areas that can be improved upon at a later date.

Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.

Robert Swartz