Jason, take a look at http://www.classictruckshop.com in the project section
you will find a power steering conversion. Also, I have done this and
documented some, see at www.dashlink.com/~rameyfam under the truck section.
If you decide to go this route and find you need a pitman arm, I have the
$70 one from Brothers that I'm not using. I would sell for less than half
price.
Claude
1959 Apache Fleetside
http://www.dashlink.com/~rameyfam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jason" <irish@logicsouth.com>
To: "Oletrucks Board" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:30 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] ? on power steering conversion
> I've noticed both Truck Shop, and Classic performance parts offer what
> appears to be the same kit to adapt a late model Saginaw power steering
> box to 47-59 truck frames. I'm wondering if anyone has performed this
> modification, and if so was there any problems that showed up later.
> Like maybe the tire rubbing the box on hard right turns, or possibly an
> odd handling feel with one shock moved to the back of the axle.
>
> I'd like some informed input before I attempt this mod. Sometimes it's
> just better to learn from someone elses headaches.
>
> here's a link for those intrested
> http://www.classicperform.com/power2.htm
>
> Jason D
> 58 1/2 ton Stepside
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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