51windsordlx

My rubber mallet and I will try again. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks for the info. Richard

I believe that I have the original 15 inch rims on my 1951 Chrysler Windsor. I have purchased 4 original 15 inch chrysler hubcaps on ebay. They are not embossed with chrysler, but are sort of a moon design. They don't quite fit. The rims have an inset groove which I believe the spring tabs of the hubcap should properly mate with. The hubcap can be nearly installed yet pops off as you attempt to seat it 100%. Obviously the hubcaps are wrong for the year of car. How many types of full hubcaps were there for 15 inch rims in and around 1951? Would they be embossed with " chrysler"? thanks, Richard

Actually the steering box was just rebuilt by a company on the west coast ( Canada). The car only has about 20 miles on it since so maybe it will loosen up a bit with some use. Will try the oiling of the upper steering column. I have been wondering if the steering would improve much with a wheel alignment. Probably a good thing to do anyway as I'm sure it's been a while since it had one. Thanks for the input. Richard

Hello. New to the group. Looking to convert from manual to power steering on a 51 chrysler windsor. Dad and I just finished a half decent restoration of it. Now that it's road licensed, he does not like to drive it as the steering is difficult for him. He's 75. Anybody have any input or advise other than pumping him full of steroids. I am assuming the parts could be found without too much trouble, but I have searched on the internet a bit and not found much. Thanks. Richard