There have been a lot of questions asked and a number of different solutions offered to adding p/s to '53-'55 C/K's. I've just contacted a fellow who makes a custom p/s box for the '49-'54 Chevy which he believes should work. I sent him numerous pictures of the Studebaker box and mounting position which he had requested. I got his name from Lares, the steering box re-builder.
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These cars ('53 to '56 C/K) were originally available with power steering. Why not find a factory Saginaw unit, add a pump and you'll have power steering just like it came from the factory?Howard - Los Angeles chapter SDC
'53 Commander Starliner (Finally running and driving, but still in process)
'56 Golden Hawk (3 speed/overdrive, Power steering - Running, but not yet driving)
'58 Packard Hawk. A partially restored car that was not completely assembled. -
I believe that finding original components might be a bit difficult. Do you hav them??Comment
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Actually, more people than you would think have a '53-'57 Sedan Saginaw Power Steering Gear Assy. laying around, and all you need to do is make a mounting plate to fit a C or K Body and you are almost there!
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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I do have one but it will be going into my '53 Commander Starliner. Sorry.Howard - Los Angeles chapter SDC
'53 Commander Starliner (Finally running and driving, but still in process)
'56 Golden Hawk (3 speed/overdrive, Power steering - Running, but not yet driving)
'58 Packard Hawk. A partially restored car that was not completely assembled.Comment
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I used the later model bendix linkage type power steering on a '53 coupe with saginaw steering box so it can be done that way also. Good Luck , DoofusComment
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