'64 Power Steering
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'64 Power Steering
Hi all
I have read and re-read as many posts as I can find concerning a power steering swap for a '64 f100 and I just can't seem to decide if it is worth the trouble.
Can anybody who has done it let me know the results....and those who are running without please let me know how they drive, what size of steering wheel do you have to use etc.
I am at the time in my frame rebuild that I need to decide if I am going to proceed with a power steering swap....before I get too far with blasting, clean-up and paint. This is a total rebuild and everything will be replaced new so it will be just like a new truck..but with modern technology (I hope!)
Thanks in advance,
Mike.
I have read and re-read as many posts as I can find concerning a power steering swap for a '64 f100 and I just can't seem to decide if it is worth the trouble.
Can anybody who has done it let me know the results....and those who are running without please let me know how they drive, what size of steering wheel do you have to use etc.
I am at the time in my frame rebuild that I need to decide if I am going to proceed with a power steering swap....before I get too far with blasting, clean-up and paint. This is a total rebuild and everything will be replaced new so it will be just like a new truck..but with modern technology (I hope!)
Thanks in advance,
Mike.
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I'm not totally against it. I have been following the threads on somebody dropping a '64 on a mid 70's chassis.
Although, I think that I want to keep the truck as original looking as possible...with "modern" updates like wheels and tires, disc brakes and interior. I want the truck to "appear" stock and make people have to look for the mods.
I am going to build the old 292 y-block for nostalgia reasons. We have a great old Thunderbird club here that can hook me up with all the right stuff to make that little motor move!
Everything I have is in near perfect condition and will be much easier to clean and restore/re-use than to make major mods....I'll save that for the '59 Caddy that I am trying to scoop from an old friend!
Just trying to figure if I can live with "armstrong" steering on a truck that I will only drive on sunny Sundays.
Mike.
Although, I think that I want to keep the truck as original looking as possible...with "modern" updates like wheels and tires, disc brakes and interior. I want the truck to "appear" stock and make people have to look for the mods.
I am going to build the old 292 y-block for nostalgia reasons. We have a great old Thunderbird club here that can hook me up with all the right stuff to make that little motor move!
Everything I have is in near perfect condition and will be much easier to clean and restore/re-use than to make major mods....I'll save that for the '59 Caddy that I am trying to scoop from an old friend!
Just trying to figure if I can live with "armstrong" steering on a truck that I will only drive on sunny Sundays.
Mike.
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Your best and easiest route for adding power is to use a power assist kit that basicly is a hydraulic ram afixed to the axle and assists by pushing or pulling the centerlink.
It's not cheap but it leaves everything appearing somewhat stock.
http://www.classicperform.com/produc...eering-Kit.htm
It's not cheap but it leaves everything appearing somewhat stock.
http://www.classicperform.com/produc...eering-Kit.htm
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honestly armstrong steering isn't that bad in my truck. I have 275/60/15's all the way around. Plus the added wieght of the 460 and I still turn it one handed. But that is also after driving it for 6 months with the new engine. The worst thing I have to comment about is bump steer due to the leaf springs in the front.
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