Power Steering & Aluminium Rad kit for 59 Apache - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bufordtjustice · 01-07-2015, 05:37 PM

Hi Guys

Can anyone shed some light on what is the best power steering conversion kit for a 1959 Chevy Apache fleetside truck? I saw this (http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=CPSK059) on Brothers but is this a complete kit or do I need to order other parts such as pulleys, steering shaft kit etc?

Also, I wanted to upgrade my radiator to an aluminium one. Again I saw this on Brothers (http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=ALR59C2) but it says that this is for an auto box. My truck is manual. Will this work?

Running a 350 small block, truck is stock height. Currently NO power steering at all.

Look forward to hearing from you
Mike

roger55 · 01-07-2015, 09:38 PM

That looks like a Champion radiator.
Try Ledfoot Racing. They will have a better price.

Also look at the American Eagle. Same manufacturer. That's what I have.

1-ton of fun · 01-07-2015, 10:06 PM

As far as radiators if it specifies auto, it mans it has a built in tranny cooler (warmer). You don't have to use it since you have a manual.

AZ59apacheguy · 01-08-2015, 10:05 AM

I have a similar radiator, it's a 3-row Champion. I bought it off ebay for $180 shipped. I believe hat powersteering by Brothers puts the powersteering ox on the outside of the fram, which limits what wheels you can use. I'm saving up for the CPP kit, their box fits inside the frame rail like the stock steering box. I've heard nothing but good things about it.

01-07-2015, 05:37 PM	#1
bufordtjustice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Co Antrim Posts: 27	Power Steering & Aluminium Rad kit for 59 Apache Hi Guys Can anyone shed some light on what is the best power steering conversion kit for a 1959 Chevy Apache fleetside truck? I saw this (http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=CPSK059) on Brothers but is this a complete kit or do I need to order other parts such as pulleys, steering shaft kit etc? Also, I wanted to upgrade my radiator to an aluminium one. Again I saw this on Brothers (http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=ALR59C2) but it says that this is for an auto box. My truck is manual. Will this work? Running a 350 small block, truck is stock height. Currently NO power steering at all. Look forward to hearing from you Mike

01-07-2015, 09:38 PM	#2
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Power Steering & Aluminium Rad kit for 59 Apache That looks like a Champion radiator. Try Ledfoot Racing. They will have a better price. Also look at the American Eagle. Same manufacturer. That's what I have. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

01-07-2015, 10:06 PM	#3
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Power Steering & Aluminium Rad kit for 59 Apache As far as radiators if it specifies auto, it mans it has a built in tranny cooler (warmer). You don't have to use it since you have a manual. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

01-08-2015, 10:05 AM	#4
AZ59apacheguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South West Posts: 431	Re: Power Steering & Aluminium Rad kit for 59 Apache I have a similar radiator, it's a 3-row Champion. I bought it off ebay for $180 shipped. I believe hat powersteering by Brothers puts the powersteering ox on the outside of the fram, which limits what wheels you can use. I'm saving up for the CPP kit, their box fits inside the frame rail like the stock steering box. I've heard nothing but good things about it.



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