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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 96 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 96 | Hi,
Can somebody think about installing a powersteering on a standart 1946 chevy pickup, so without changing the frontend ?
Thanks
Jan | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | Not without changing the steering box
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | You could add it with the original steering box but it's not a very desirable system any more. It uses a sensing valve in the drag-link, and a hydraulic cylinder between the axle and tie-rod.
This system was used on GM cars as an option in the mid 50's, I think someone sells parts or reproduces them if you really want to go that way.
I would opt for a steering gearbox swap, and cut off the original steering column so you can reuse it.
You do not need to change the entire front end, just the steering gear box.
Does anyone sell a PS conversion kit for your model truck? I'm only familiar with the AD years.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 96 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 96 | Thanks Grigg and Scott. I don't mind to use an other steeringbox, but I would like to keep the front axle and the original steeringwheel.
Thanks,
Jan
If somebody can give me a hint where to look for parts ?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | i am not familiar with the steering on a 46 but look at this click here it might work for you. Ron
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,819 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,819 | The power boost system off a mid-70's Ford Granada uses the frame-mounted cylinder tied into the tie rods, and a direction-sensing valve on the Pitman arm. It could probably be adapted to the straight axle system with a little creative engineering.
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