is volvo steering only option for shoebox?

guys, is volvo the only option for steering conversion on a 49'-51' ford? i do realize some have installed rack & pinion steering but i would like to hear some other options and maybe see some pic's of said conversions. the volvo ps. conversion box that is being used usually gets some laughs from most suppliers. even the guys that are into vintage volvos of the vintage needed laugh and tell me almost none of them had ps. because the design worked well without power. any ideas would be great thanks

 

My 50 shoebox has a non power volvo 140 box and steers like a dream.

 

The 160 volvos had ps. Bit harder to find even in sweden.

 

140's and 160's shared same box. 140 was 4cyl and 160 had a 6 cyl. boxes are like hens teeth. anyone else?

 

I used one as well. Contact these guys for good advice and parts:
http://www.shoeboxford.com/

 

I've got a complete Volvo 164 power steering set-up for sale if anyone is interested.
located over here in Germany though....

 

Hey Ventilo where in Cologne are you? I'm livin' in Lindenthal and have my workshop in Hürth.

 

so volvo is the only box anyone uses? anyone else.

 

we installed a gearheads converted 605 box, DO NOt go that route. search if you are interested in the issues, but the short answer is that they lock up in sweeping turns.

We are working with Jamco on some ideas to replace their volvo kit, but we need to get a car in to do the work on.

 

Hey, 55dude,
For a Volvo box try Chapman Motors on Vancouver Island. www.chapmanmotors.ca. They have both styles.

Volvo box alone isn't enough. Fatman Fabrications has a custom drag link and idler arm setup that REALLY improves the steering by correcting the poor stock geometry and losing the ridiculously sloppy stock idler arm.

Be aware that you need to cut your steering column as close to the box as possible to give yourself some working allowance for the Volvo box connection.
Also, until now, you would lose your horn and have to hokey up a ****on on the dash. Blundell Speed and Custom (714-744-1900) makes a column support bushing they call Column Saver and a Horn Saver that incorporates a 360° ground that enables you to retain your horn on the column.
See Rod & Custom August 2009.

Myself, after looking at all the options, I decided to use a Fatman-style MII frame clip with front steer power rack to give myself as many engine options as possible.
Its also supposed to lower the car about 4" but we'll see once its installed.


Good luck,
ande-bob

30 Ford Coupe /w BB Dodge/727/8 3/4 sure grip
50 Ford Club Coupe /w ?????

 

How about a couple ropes through the wing windows. Just wrap them around the steer shaft thingy

 

mmm last time you suggested a yugo box and i have to admit that is really making me skeptical about this rope thing.