Jupiter steering rack

[chapman]

Has anyone got a spare Jupiter Steering Rack for a RHD car which will help us save another Jupiter,
If necessary we have a left hand drive one in excellent condition to exchange for a right hand drive one We also have the pattern for a LHD dashboard if anyone is building a LHDversion
If interested call Tom Chapman on ++44 1482 667634 daytime or 665143 evenings

[vicboddy]

Hello Tom, Yes I do have a RHD rack for you, and am looking for a LHD unit so we are both happy!
I dont know the condition of this rack, it came with chassis SA 910. I will take a look at it and let you know.
If there are other parts specifically for RHD you need, let me know also, as I am only interested in rebuilding a car as LHD anyway.
Will call you, regards Vic

[Drummond Black]

Vic, Tom and myself spoke a few days ago on this subject. I have a NEW LHD steering box. ( Alloy part only ) The rack was converted to suit a RHD car that is nearly on the road in Scotland. The box is not interchangeable with RHD.

[vicboddy]

Hello Drummond, that is excellent and totally unexpected news! Keep it warm for me, I will give you a call. Many thanks Vic

[chapman]

Hi Vic
My description was sloppy what we need is the full steering box for a right hand drive car
We can swap you for a very good LHD one and we can offer you a good LHD dashboard plus any other LHD parts you may need
My Daytime number is 44 1482 667634 and home number is 44 1482 665143 give me a ring and lets do the deal
We can arrange all freight

[chapman]

Hi Vic , It was good to meet you and your son in Devon to hand over Joe Leech's steering rack
Joe says he will keep the dashboard for you to collect but could you send the gearchange directly to him at
Joe Leech
Flo eda
providence lane
Oakworth
Keighley
West yorkshire
BD22 7QY telephone number 44 1535645251 as he is now ready to fit it as the write off is now ready to repaint and has been built onto Mike Chevers old chassis as the chassis was not savable after the accident
When both cars are back on the road we would like some pictures

[Alastair Gregg]

Hello Tom/Joe/Drummond.

When you say the Chassis was not salvable do you have any pictures, as the man I used to do my restoration up in Darlington has Chassis aligning equipment and seems to be able to summon miracles from I know not where. If you send me some pictures I will forward to him and make enquiries as sadly they are unlikely to make to many more Jupiter Chassis's, therefore we should not let go of any if its humanly possible (or financially viable) to do so.

[chapman]

Hi Alastair
joe had the chassis pulled straight but the body would not fit and was about 2inches out although it looks perfect He came over and measured mine and from this we deduced that the angle between the rear upright large tube and the main tube which is strengthened by angle iron has closed up a few degrees, this is hardly surprising as the Mercedes Sprinter hit him at about 80mph
I do not know what the prognosis of this chassis is but Joe has now rebuilt the car on my old chassis which was left behind when Mike Chevers went to France so the car has a new log book and registration RPL I think
If anyone wants the chassis I am sure that Joe would sell it so please ask

[Alastair Gregg]

If the price is right I'm asking please.

[chapman]

Alastair
I spoke to joe he would like £100 for the chassis and log book or as he said make me an offer but he wants it out of the way quickly(the wife you know how it is ) so can you contact him the address and number is further up the page
Sorry I can't help now as I go to California tomorrow

[Alastair Gregg]

I have been in contact.

Thanks

Alastair