Re: Resurrecting my 56’ Patrician
Posted by Marvin On 2024/4/28 12:09:13
Jacked the car up and was not happy with the clearance on ramps so I built a 4” platform for the ramps. (wish I had a garage) now plenty of crawling around room.
I removed the control valve and rack for the power steering. Also took a hard look at very sad bushings on the suspension and sway bar. Found a source for the lower A frame bushings. Not very happy with the rubber boots on the tie rod ends or for that fact any of the boots. Any suggestions on where to get those plus I need a bushing for the rod coming from the rack. Also, a huge question I have is: which type of power steering is this (know there are 2 types) and the best source of a rebuild kit? Only 1 hose has any damage, and it appears to be a unique hose. Any suggestions on a replacement?
Saw what appears to be a piece of rebar on the sway bar. I assume this is not factory.
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control valve and rack.jpg (3,508.01 KB)
Lower a frame bushings.jpg (2,476.00 KB)
20240428_122833.jpg (2,166.07 KB)
20240428_101546.jpg (2,777.65 KB)
I removed the control valve and rack for the power steering. Also took a hard look at very sad bushings on the suspension and sway bar. Found a source for the lower A frame bushings. Not very happy with the rubber boots on the tie rod ends or for that fact any of the boots. Any suggestions on where to get those plus I need a bushing for the rod coming from the rack. Also, a huge question I have is: which type of power steering is this (know there are 2 types) and the best source of a rebuild kit? Only 1 hose has any damage, and it appears to be a unique hose. Any suggestions on a replacement?
Saw what appears to be a piece of rebar on the sway bar. I assume this is not factory.
Attach file:
control valve and rack.jpg (3,508.01 KB)
Lower a frame bushings.jpg (2,476.00 KB)
20240428_122833.jpg (2,166.07 KB)
20240428_101546.jpg (2,777.65 KB)
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