new front end parts

Do you recall any of the alignment specs? Because if the "old guy" put a factory alignment on your car it could certainly cause or contribute to some of the issues you're describing. Factory alignment specs + radial tires = shopping cart handling

What is the front suspension conversion that you have? Some are definitely "drag race only" type gear, others can be made to handle decently.

He ask me about the specs I wanted as he quoted what the old cars had/took , I got a little better than what the factory and charts recommend , if I wanted , I could get about anything on the heim joints. I`ts a magnum force early tubular front end , the biggest problem w/ the handling is radial front and big bias ply rear , on caltracs. The other big problem is the rack and pinion has got quite a bit of play in it now , when/IF i DECIDE TO SELL IT , I`LL KNOCK ENOUGH OFF THE PRICE TO COVER IT , ON TOP OF ALMOST GIVING IT AWAY , BECAUSE OF SHIPPING COSTS. It doesnt have the engine setting on it/motor plate , ''my opinion of why its been a good one --------
excuse the caps , cant seem to keep my darn fingurs off the button , maybe my brain thinks it a nitrous button ! LOL