Airlifter
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10-06-24 02:47 PM - Post#2874459
Thinking about installing electric power assist steering on my '51. I have seen some conversion kits and have also heard of units from Subaru or other cars. Anyone had any experience with any of these units. One concern that I have read about is road feel. Any comments?
I am trying to make the car a little more driver friendly so that the wife can drive it. Power brakes are also in the plan.
Any other advice and help appreciated.
Thanks, Pete
1951 styline deluxe sport coupe w/'60 261 engine & 54 powerglide
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Keith_Knox
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10-06-24 04:04 PM - Post#2874463
In response to Airlifter
Here is a thread about electric steering.
29-41, 42-48, 49-54 Moderator
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
1965 Chevy II 2 door post 350 3 speed manual
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tommy49
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10-07-24 05:24 AM - Post#2874470
In response to Keith_Knox
Fitzback put one in his Pontiac, I think he sells a kit.
https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?t...
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Keith_Knox
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10-07-24 10:27 AM - Post#2874478
In response to tommy49
Thanks Tommy. Looks like I forgot the post the link.
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1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
1965 Chevy II 2 door post 350 3 speed manual
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GreatNorthWoods
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10-08-24 01:03 AM - Post#2874496
In response to Airlifter
I have electric steering on both of my grocery getters, a 2017 Ford Escape and a 2017 Ford C-Max hybrid. I can't tell electric from hydraulic as far as road feel.
Vern
1953 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe - 355 Chevy V8, 700-R4, 4-wheel disc brakes, Ididit column, cruise/tilt,'59 Vette Steering Wheel, A/C
1930 DeSoto CK Business Coupe- 350 Chevy Crate V8, 4-wheel disc brakes, TH400, S-10 Rear, Heidt's IFS, A/C |
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