WR Teto wrote:
>
> Does anyone out here have opinions, yea or nay on manual rack and pinion
> steering for my 53 that will soon receive a M-II independent front
> suspension. I talked to the guys at Fat Man Fab, and they feel the
> power rack is not necessary. Any sugestions, how does the manual rack
> work with a 15" steering wheel, ease of parking, etc. Is the power rack
> too "twitchy"? I'd like to order the IFS soon, but am still on the
> fence with the power/no power thing.
>
> Tnx...
>
> Wally / Templeton, MA
> 53 3100 rodstoration
The manual rack in my '48 is OK, but I think I'll change to a power unit
this fall. It's tolerable when you're moving, but parking can be a pain.
It's also tiring when driving in a strong crosswind on the highway.
Besides, I'm getting older, and want to take the lazy way out! :-)
Alan Gingles
1948 Chevy 1314
http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles
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