Power Steering??
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Power Steering??
Help please, did the 1967 - 1972 F100 two wheel drive trucks ever come with both power steering and power brakes? I am looking to do a frame swap on my '61 unibody and want to get the proper swap-able frame for making this into a modern streetable ride. I know where a non-PS, non-PB rolling frame is, but would like to get a PS/PB model if the steering/braking components were available back then. Any ideas?
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Yes, they came with both PS and PB.
You can convert a non PS system to PS, but you will need to shorten the steering column.
Power brakes will be even easier; Starting in '67, the dual-well master cylinders replaced the single well, so you will only need to add a power booster. You may need to modify the pedal by re-drilling the hole for master cylinder rod. (The manual brakes have it drilled differently to give you more leverage for braking. Power brakes will probably be too touchy with the manual pedal.)
I suggest you read up on power steering upgrades on the '65' - '66 trucks in the '61 - '66 forum. Be sure to note what years the discussions are about. The '61 - 64 2x4, and '61 - '66 4x4 are different animals for steering upgrades.
You can convert a non PS system to PS, but you will need to shorten the steering column.
Power brakes will be even easier; Starting in '67, the dual-well master cylinders replaced the single well, so you will only need to add a power booster. You may need to modify the pedal by re-drilling the hole for master cylinder rod. (The manual brakes have it drilled differently to give you more leverage for braking. Power brakes will probably be too touchy with the manual pedal.)
I suggest you read up on power steering upgrades on the '65' - '66 trucks in the '61 - '66 forum. Be sure to note what years the discussions are about. The '61 - 64 2x4, and '61 - '66 4x4 are different animals for steering upgrades.
Last edited by banjopicker66; Jan 26, 2005 at 04:28 PM.
