pitman Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My friend has a '57 chevy with MANUAL STEERING. He wishes to install POWER STEERING. When he goes to the salvage yard to look for a PUMP,Bracket/and steering gear box ---what year vehicle and model should he be looking for??? Someone suggested a 66 Chevelle??? but I am sure someone out there with the correct knowledge can offer a more precise answer!!! I told him about this site and offered to ask for him----- since he is not computer literate at all. Any suggestion will be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 There are kits you can buy to go to power steering. Try calling Chevy 605. They carry things like that. Their number is 281-993-5068 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 There are several street rod vendors who sell the needed items. Most seem to use the GM 605 power steering box. Check "Street Rodder" magazine for the ads.The original power steering units were MUCH bulkier and less integrated than the later systems many are used to seeing. In some of the pre-'55 units, it was THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN!The GM 605 box is one of the smaller and possibly lighter-duty power steering gears which GM has produced over the years, IIRC.Enjoy!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitman Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 THANKS FOR THE ADVICE---- I will relay this to Bob and let him decide!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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