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a 65 or 66 3-on-the-tree column for power steering? Or the setup for it? Did those two ever come together?
The p/s auto trans steering column is 2 inches shorter than the manual trans manual steering column.
The p/s auto trans steering column is 2 inches shorter than the manual trans manual steering column.
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John, Some time back (archives), there was a Guy that discussed building shortened columns. He indicated that he had shortened dozens of columns and seemed very knowledgeable on this subject. I think building a shortened three speed on the column would not be that difficult?
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William: I'm not sure, but I don't think so. The extra length in the column is taken up by the shift linkages, and there doesn't appear to be any extra length in the steering column shaft.
I compared my '72 w/P/S and auto trans, to my 66. They look identical under the hood, from the firewall out, except that the p/s/auto is 2 inches shorter. (of course, one is auto, as well!)
My 66 stick column just doesn't appear to have the necessary extra 2 inches, even with cutting and welding.
Repositioning the the column "up", that is, towards the rear of the truck isn't an option either. That action binds the shift linkages.
Thanks for the ideas, William, but it looks like a power steering modification will mean the following all at once:
1. P/S sector w/P/S pitman arm - don't have yet
2. P/S pump, brackets, pulleys and hoses - got 'em
3. C-6 trans, with linkage, kickdown, carburetor hookup, flexplate and converter (FE pattern) - not yet
4. Driveshaft for auto trans - not yet
5. Automatic trans with P/S steering column - not yet
That's why I am interested in buying a 73-78 F-100 wrecked, with an FE C-6, power steering and disk brakes. Might as well do it all at once!
By the way, I am going up to Greenville, SC in July. I'll survey 2 boneyards there. One has an excellent collection of 61-66 trucks. If I have the time, I'll try to get a list of what he has available, and post it here. I know you are looking for a good 66 cab, William; haven't forgotton that.
I compared my '72 w/P/S and auto trans, to my 66. They look identical under the hood, from the firewall out, except that the p/s/auto is 2 inches shorter. (of course, one is auto, as well!)
My 66 stick column just doesn't appear to have the necessary extra 2 inches, even with cutting and welding.
Repositioning the the column "up", that is, towards the rear of the truck isn't an option either. That action binds the shift linkages.
Thanks for the ideas, William, but it looks like a power steering modification will mean the following all at once:
1. P/S sector w/P/S pitman arm - don't have yet
2. P/S pump, brackets, pulleys and hoses - got 'em
3. C-6 trans, with linkage, kickdown, carburetor hookup, flexplate and converter (FE pattern) - not yet
4. Driveshaft for auto trans - not yet
5. Automatic trans with P/S steering column - not yet
That's why I am interested in buying a 73-78 F-100 wrecked, with an FE C-6, power steering and disk brakes. Might as well do it all at once!
By the way, I am going up to Greenville, SC in July. I'll survey 2 boneyards there. One has an excellent collection of 61-66 trucks. If I have the time, I'll try to get a list of what he has available, and post it here. I know you are looking for a good 66 cab, William; haven't forgotton that.
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