Yo

If I were doing it, I would be inclined to go with a power rack and pinion from a Mustang II. I think that is one of John Parkers projects currently on the back burner. Eliminates a number of existing steering system parts as well as replacing the old timey worm and sector steering box. Power racks are available although probably not required for most. they have a relatively compact pump that could be finagled to fit a modified AC compressor mount.

Just eyeballing it, the biggest issue is installing rack mounts in the existing crossmember and keeping the geometry correct. Luckily the front crossmember is relatively easy to remove.

Location of tie rod pivot points is importand to prevent bump steer. Check out some suspension publications by Steve Smith Motorsports or HP Books.

Probably would require a U joint in the steering shaft and a steering shaft bearing in the firewall. Not sure about interference with the left motormount. The steering shaft coming out of the rack angles upward and outward 20 degrees in each direction or so.

Tschuss!

Mike