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GOPAPA

09-03-2011 10:07 AM

1951 Chevy Truck

I have a friend that has a 51 Chev Truck ..It has a 348 ci engine in it..

He is wanting to install power steering . what is some of the best ideas of what car or truck power steering unit is a good fit .. along with what is easy to find that will fit ..?

solidaxel

09-03-2011 12:47 PM

Re: 1951 Chevy Truck

What type of front suspension does the truck have on it now?

Dan Bowles

09-03-2011 03:22 PM

Re: 1951 Chevy Truck

348 W block? That is a big motor for these trucks. Not sure what you'll do for steering. I think we need some more details to help.

GOPAPA

09-04-2011 12:46 PM

Re: 1951 Chevy Truck

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel (Post 4879557)

What type of front suspension does the truck have on it now?

I will have to ask him about that ,,I think it does have some other than original..thx for asking

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Bowles (Post 4879715)

348 W block? That is a big motor for these trucks. Not sure what you'll do for steering. I think we need some more details to help.

I will see him this coming week I think and then I will find out more info..I was hoping that some of you guys had big V-8's and used some type of modern steering ,,for reference .. thx for the reply just the same.

Dan Bowles

09-04-2011 01:49 PM

Re: 1951 Chevy Truck

For a SBC, you can run a later box from the 67-72s but you'll have to make a joint and connector to the end of the stock column. I've heard of guys using the 67-72 columns as well. Not sure how much wider a W block is.

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