I am looking for any information on replacing my 1951 starlight "Ross" steering box with a later model Saginaw box. Any information? Greatly appreciate it.
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The change has been done on several '53 and Later C & K Models to a Manual Saginaw Recirculating Ball, '61-'66 Lark Type Steering Gear, but I never heard of any '47-'52 model swaps.
Maybe you are thinking of a '51 Ross (Champion) Box to a '51 Manual Saginaw (Commander) Box?
With the right Jacket, Wheel, Pitman Arm, Reach Rod etc. either COULD be done.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967 -
You might check the gear ratio. The V-8's sometimes have a slower ratio than the 6's to ease steering effort.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
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Thanks for the info...Any ideas where to find a 61-66 Lark Saginaw steering box or since I am in the process and not using a original steering column is there an even later and greater Saginaw box to use?Originally posted by StudeRich View Post
Of course bolt in is the best but I don't mind making up conversion components if required.....Thanks againComment
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