Is it possible to convert a 1949 car to power steering?

Posted by Packard 1948 On 2015/3/25 17:28:17

Is it possible to convert a 1949 car to power steering? This car is my dad's car and he has complained that the steering effort is too great.

I recently talked to a Packard guy and he explained that in 1952 Packard added power steering and with that being said is it possible to adapt the components from a 1952 donor car to the 1949?

Since the engine and transmission are out it's easy to get access to the steering gear so if the splines of the 1952 steering gear will mate with the steering shaft...and...the bolt pattern of the steering gear match then that would be a helpful start.

Since the engine is out I would have to adapt the donor car's power steering pump and brackets.

I understand that the power steering is a Bendix type externally mounted device that attaches to the center link.

IF...this is all possible does anyone have any prior experience with this modification?

Any suggestions on where to find the donor components???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Bill