OK - I'm old and a guy - which should explain why I didn't read the instructions to introduce myself before just plowing ahead. Also not very computer literate but I'll hopefully learn my way around here. Got a couple cars and been doing this hobby since the 60s. I'm now working on a 50 Chevy coupe. I want to add power steering to a already rebuilt front suspension. Hoping someone has had some experience and can tell me what steering column you used, what box, and how it worked out. Would love to trade info!
Hi old guy that not a big deal so what you forgot to read the instructions first hell I do that with ever new thing I have to put together but that's half the fun of it. Howdy from the west coast of Florida. I would really like to see a few pictures of your 50 coupe. There are instructions posted on how to ad your pictures and I know this part just might require some reading of them because it is a little tricky. Best of luck. Jimbo
This is all new to me. Nice to know there's car folks out there to "talk" to. Will try to send photos. The 50 Chev I just purchased was a friends' first car and I use to ride to high school in it. I told him if he ever wanted to sell it, I'd like to buy it. He never did sell it. This car in the 60s had a 283, 270 hp engine - we got into a lot of trouble! He started to rebuild the car, stopped, got sick and passed away. His wife didn't want to sell the car for a long time but called about 2 weeks ago and said she'd sell me the car (disassembled). That's my story. Thanks for all your responses. I'll try to keep at this and let you know how it goes.
Nice to see some friendly Hoosiers here as well. Just recently joined and trying to figure all this out too. Welcome.
Welcome lowbar the Chevy coupe sounds sweet, and the 270 hp. Even better. My high school car also had a 270hp. And I know what your talking about when you say it got you guys in trouble. Sorry about your life long friend. Ron
I'm old school - I started building hot rods when you went to the junk yard and found something to fit - not a magazine. Stuff you can buy is nice and makes some things easier but doesn't have the personal challenge or touch. I was a machinist before retiring so a lot of parts on my other car (34 chev master 4 door sedan) I fabricated myself. Good to know there are still others out there that feel the same way.
Welcome old guy. Nice to know there are still one or two old guys who remember and build the old traditional way. When I get old I hope to do the same. Born and raised in central Illinois so probably had similar adventures. Great when someone has the family car or one from a friend with real history. Means a lot more. I was just replying to another power steering post. Old guys get used to this modern crap and need steering assist as time goes by. Good luck. Nuthin to do with your power steering question, I restored a 33 Chevy 4-door Master and once drove it from near Peoria to Indy to a Chevy meet. Felt like it took a week just to go one way!
I got a couple pictures added to my profile. Believe it or not, I read the instructions! Not sure how others see it but guess I'm making progress.
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