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Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, in the Great White North
Posts: 359
Looking for Poiwer Steering set up for 1953 Olds Super 88
I would like to install the proper factory power steering in my standard steering Olds. I'm going to have the motor and transmission out next year so I thought I'd start looking for the parts needed to get that job done while the motor and that are out. I guess all the parts are exclusive to the 1953 Oldsmobile, there is no interchange. I'll need the following, at least;
The power steering box and steering column
The pitman arm to match
The full drag link assembly, inner and outer along with idler arm
The pump and pulleys
The stuff out of a 98 probably would work; not sure about the column though, the 98 had a longer frame.
The other interesting problem is getting it shipped; I'm in Western Canada which according to our Postal service might as well be on the moon. The shipping cost will be prohibitive; but I'm prepared for that.
So if anyone has a lead or knows where I can find this stuff, I'd really appreciate hearing from you!
Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, in the Great White North
Posts: 359
Thanks for the offer Chris, but apparently the 56 stuff won't fit, it seems to be 53 only. It was the first year for power steering, which probably makes it rare, and then with how few of these cars are around anymore, it's probably pretty rare. I looked into swapping a 55 set in, at first it looked like a bolt up one soon realized it was not.
I might look at retrofitting an entire 55-56 set, I'd have to see if the saddle and frame will accept it.
Understand Marc, going to part out the 98, have a gentlemen wants the driver side quarter, so if you need the power steering out of it let me know. car has power seat and windows.
I would like to install the proper factory power steering in my standard steering Olds. I'm going to have the motor and transmission out next year so I thought I'd start looking for the parts needed to get that job done while the motor and that are out. I guess all the parts are exclusive to the 1953 Oldsmobile, there is no interchange. I'll need the following, at least;
The power steering box and steering column
The pitman arm to match
The full drag link assembly, inner and outer along with idler arm
The pump and pulleys
The stuff out of a 98 probably would work; not sure about the column though, the 98 had a longer frame.
The other interesting problem is getting it shipped; I'm in Western Canada which according to our Postal service might as well be on the moon. The shipping cost will be prohibitive; but I'm prepared for that.
So if anyone has a lead or knows where I can find this stuff, I'd really appreciate hearing from you!
I have complete setup.Call me at 906-774-5897 days
Hi, I've got a power steering setup for a 53 I would sell. All parts clean. I can send pics if you give me your e-mail address.
Mine is: r.hallmanspec.cars@charter.net
Phone 906-774-5897
November 25th, 2018, 09:50 AM
