Having driven more vehicles than I can count, I would
not be without power steering. I installed a Camero
clip under my truck for 3 reasons: better ride, power
steering, and disk brakes. Since I build my truck to
be a daily driver, power steering is a must. Unless
you are going to race your truck, the extra horsepower
to operate the power steering pump will not be missed.
The first generation Mustangs I owned were all manual
steering, except for the one I put a 351 Cleveland in,
I kept the power steering because it really made
difference. I realize that these were different than
MIIs, but as I recall they did have rack and pinion
steering. My vote, install the power steering.
Jim Nordwall
1950 3100
--- Steve Hanberg <Steve@OldSub.com> wrote:
> I don't know how a non-power rack will feel, but I
> can tell you that my 55
> 1st would be much more pleasant in parking lots if
> it had power steering.
> If you are running wide tires (wider than the narrow
> things stockers run)
> and using a smaller modern size steering wheel, I'd
> expect you'll either
> have power steering or begin to look like a body
> builder.
>
> My two cents...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <KremerRAK@aol.com>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:21 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Power Steering
>
>
> > I am looking for some comments from truckers with
> both power and non-power
> > steering. My 54 1/2 ton 3100 will have a MII
> front end, a four bar rear
> > suspension, 350 auto, etc. Some of the parts
> dealers are trying to
> persuade
> > me to not use power steering. As my truck will be
> a daily driver I am
> > looking for all of the comforts of a modern
> vehicle and am seeking the
> > opinions and advice of current owners. The
> willingness of the membership
> to
> > help each other has always been impressive and I
> thank you in advance for
> > your suggestions.
> >
> >
> > Rick K
> > 64 5 window in parts in PA
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built
> between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built
> between 1941 and 1959
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