Title says it all; I have a '63 GT Hawk parts car that I'm dismantling and I'd like to use the complete Bendix power steering setup on my '53 Commander. What will fit and what won't? Any fabrication required? I'm not worried at all about the P/S pump and its brackets or hoses nor the ram or the bell crank. My major concern is the pitman arm and drag link. I DO have ALL of the parts (including the complete steering column and gearbox) if anything else is required. THANKS!!
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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)
'62 GT Hawk (4 speed, A/C, Power steering - running and DRIVING!) -
The steering column is the only thing that won't fit. In 57, Studebaker went to a dished steering wheel and a shorter steering column with a smaller diameter shaft for the steering wheel.
The rest of the parts should fit, but you will have to fabricate the bell crank that will fit the 53 steering box and the 63 drag link and the mount for the power ram.
If you want to use the 63 column and wheel, then the only fabrication should be the mount for the power ram.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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My 53 has the saginaw steering gear and everything fit. the power ram rod end may be close to rad. tank. home made adapter mounted custom 15 in steering wheel. great addition! Luck DoofusComment
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Thanks Roy and Gerald! I'll be removing everything Monday and then the fun begins. I'll post progress here in case it can help anyone else.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)
'62 GT Hawk (4 speed, A/C, Power steering - running and DRIVING!)Comment
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If you have any inclination to do so,
now would be the time to change to a late Lark Saginaw box.
2 of the 3 bolt holes will match your existing frame holes & will allow you to use that 3rd empty bolt hole as a template to drill new holes thru the frame. The steering shaft will be short for a Lowey & need (unless you like the straight-armed “European” stance) to be lengthened.Comment
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