Dawson,
I made the conversion with my 58 Plymouth Savoy a few years ago. First you
have to decide which power steering system you want to put on your car. In
57/58 there were two; Coaxial and Constant. The Coaxial was used through 57
and in 58 the Constant Control Power Steering system was introduced. I
decided to put in the Constant Control system because it was correct for 58
and more were available and it was used for many years 50's, 60's and I
believe into the 70's (at least some components). You should get the
complete system (from the steering gear with bolts and spacer, pump,
mounting brackets, hoses, complete steering column, horn and turn signal
mechanism and probably the steering wheel) be sure to include the tie rod as
I found it to be different for power steering. Also if you do a search on
the Forwar Look web page you will probably find my questions and the answers
provided when I made this conversion in 99.
Hope this helps
Harry in NC
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Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 7:44 AM
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Subject: [FWDLK] Power Steering Conversion
Has anyone tried to do a manual to power steering conversion. My 57
Firesweep has manual and since I'm thinking of doing the front disc brake
thing this winter, it would be a good time to put in power steering.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dawson Blackmore, Jr.
1957 DeSoto Firesweep "Memphian" Ambulance
web: www.ctemsi.com
vmail: 203.386-3455
email: ctemsi@xxxxxxxx
dblackmore@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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