Power Steering for 55 Commander

[heath]

I want to change my 55 Commander over to Power Steering - What do I need and from what car or where can I get the Parts to do this - (PUMP-PULLEY'S- Belt- Steering Box ETC . ETc. - Thanks-Roy

[StudeRich]

The complete setup from a '53 to '57 Sedan or Wagon works if that is what you have, if it's a Coupe or Hardtop you need a '53 to '59 Hawk Saginaw in the Steering Gear Type System to make it like Factory.

Option 2 is to use the three part Bendix system with a Ram and Control Valve like a Ford, used on '58 to '66 Sedans, Wagons, Larks and Lark Types. Or '60 to '64 Hawks for C or K Model conversions.

[heath]

nk You Rich

[TX Rebel]

On the '57 & later units, the shaft is too small to install the earlier steering wheels.
I had a customer who installed a sedan unit on his coupe to make a little extra room for his belly a few years ago. Very little difference exists between the C/K & sedan units, but it is necessary to use the c/k frame mounting brkt. Using the later linkage type unit is a good option for retrofitting p/s to any Stude because it is easier to install in a car with the engine in place.

[ed ellis]

I have a complete conversion which came out of a 54 CK Commander. PM me if you are interested.

[rockne10]

And those parts should probably include the center crank bolt and pulleys to the pump and its mounting bracket. The steering column floor seal is different between sedans and C/Ks, as is the steering box bracket to frame. I would try to get the entire assembly, from steering box bracket to horn button, just to be sure.

[ed ellis]

And those parts should probably include the center crank bolt and pulleys to the pump and its mounting bracket. The steering column floor seal is different between sedans and C/Ks, as is the steering box bracket to frame. I would try to get the entire assembly, from steering box bracket to horn button, just to be sure.

He will need the fan belt and the steering column /floor/ firewall seal. Both are readily available. U