The flaming river rack is pretty much the best thing out there but I agree that its pretty expensive. I was looking to get one but backed off when I saw the price. I didnt know the 79-84 had manual steering. Wonder if it would fit my 95...
I guess our belt routing is the same then. I thought it was a little bit different. Right now, I'm running EXACTLY the same thing as you.SAME excact position of the pulleys. I got no A/C and no A/P. I also got a shortbelt that I'll use for the track. I'll be bypassing power steering as well. I drove the car a few times without P/S and skinnies. I used the same routing BUT I went OVER the idler and not under. I know there's no "tracks" in the pulley for the belt but it worked. Not sure if It would work on a long term basis though.
This is the current belt routing (No ac and no s/p)
This is with the shortbelt.(sorry I dont have a better pic)
Here's a little diagram that shows the track routing.
and yes, We're a Flaming River dealer. They were kind enough to toss a manual steering rack kit our way for project MILD 2 WILD so we'll be promoting their products through 2KOOL fer sure!