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  1. 03-10-2012 07:30 AM #1
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    A friend of mine showed up with a 49 Chevy P/U. He would like power steering. I suggested a sub frame with all the advantages but he wants to keep it original????? I was thinking of just changing the gearbox to power anyone have any ideas what will or will not work. I can make the P/S pump bracket thats not an issue.
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  3. 03-10-2012 09:51 AM #2
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    This is one of many kits out there....
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    They sell a R&P setup too at about the same price. I don't think hes going to go for it....His wife is the one complaining lol
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    This is what I have under my truck.
    Its a weld in cross member that uses GM Metric Suspension parts && uses a R&P for steering....joe





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    what another forum???
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    Got a picture of what's original Charlie, I don't remember what they look like.....?
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    He's supossed to bring it by Monday I have done 5 or 6 but its easier to subframe them that way you get the power steering and disc brakes I'll post some pictures when I get it here
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    I was at the little local car cruise last night and one guy showed up with a little 32 ford he had fabricated the power steering setup for. He had used the mid 60s Mustang Fairlane/58-64 (?) Chevy control valve/slave cylinder setup. It was an interesting concept and apparently assisted well, however the execution left a bit to be desired (hose routing).

    Even with that setup you’d be into for at least $500 in parts, plus a whole lot of fabrication time.
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    Since we're spending other people's money let's see how much his wife really means to him. No pumps or plumbing, fairly compact: Flaming River's Electronic Steering System - Rod And Custom Magazine
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    That EPAS would certainly put her (or him) to the test.

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