Change it to a power rack & pinion. You can re-route the steering column like we do in street rods. Some DD shaft and some Borgeson u-joints.

Rack and suspension parts

http://www.streetrodparts.tv/Maval-55-57-rack.htm

Engine mounts:

http://www.streetrodparts.tv/tci-engine-mounts.htm

and:

http://www.streetrodparts.tv/55-57mounts.htm