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    BvrWally

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    Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by BvrWally on Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:50 am

    We have been discussing this on the VCVC site for quite awhile now. It could be very doable, if we could possibly get this outfit to see if their current setup for early pickups could be modified to fit our straight axel setups? I'm "Reposting" this statement for a friend on VCVC, hopefully one of you Cali guys can come to our aid?

    "Anyone close to here

    Classic Performance Products
    175 East Freedom Avenue
    Anaheim, CA 92801

    I am trying to convince them to modify the 55 - 59 PS assembly to work on our vans.

    It would be nice if they agree to it if they could see a 2nd generation van"

    Thanks for your attention!
    B.W. Smile

    http://www.classicperform.com/power2.htm

    nate the skate

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by nate the skate on Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:58 am

    I'd be happy if someone came up with a decent p/s setup for the A-vans too.

    m1dadio

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by m1dadio on Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:32 am

    I'm on the war path with this one.
    Even thought I have all the stuff to put the integral steering box into my van I like others prefer the power assist type.

    I think we are getting places, Please visit the post on VCVC and help out with the requests.

    http://www.vcvc.org/ubb/Forum2/HTML/002348.html

    I have never seen an A 100 steering but what we are doing here may lead to A 100 power steering. If you A guys check the "Tech Info" link at the CCP site and look at all the posabilities you may come up with something that works. Or at least a starting ppoint.

    M1

    BvrWally

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by BvrWally on Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:55 pm

    Nate...from what I understand, the 67 A100 was the only that actually had PS as an option? I saw that guy from Cali that sells parts on E-Bay had one quite awhile ago for a buy-it-now feature?

    nate the skate

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by nate the skate on Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:12 am

    69 and 70 only with 318 had p/s. It was the power assist type. My old 69 A108 Family Wagon had p/s. It leaked like a seive but worked.

    BvrWally

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by BvrWally on Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:36 pm

    Nate...Have you any additional pics possibly of that Power Assist set up? The guys on VCVC are hot on this for their Rigs! Possibly to get CCP to assist in the manufacture of a setup?

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    1st gen 2

    Post by haakowii on Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:15 pm

    Hi BvrWally,

    If these will fit a 1st gen too....count me in!!! Cool

    donivan65
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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by donivan65 on Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:54 pm

    My buddy has this Ford system on his 69 Chevy Van,,,,,









    BvrWally

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by BvrWally on Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:47 pm

    Don...That's the fellow that went by "ISOHORNY11" a few years back on the VCVC forum! I remember the posts of this! Can't seem to locate them now? If I remember correctly...he had like a "Slip Fit Spring" setup on the drag link for the diverter valve? I never thought that was very safe??? I believe you and I discussed this at one time? I acquired the same parts years ago to possibly go this route myself, but my first concern is the "Safety Aspect!"

    B.W.

    donivan65
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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by donivan65 on Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:08 pm

    He has been using it for about 7 years now,,,,,,He will NEVER go back to manual steering,,,,,His way was to cut the drag link and put the control valve between the 2 pieces,,,,,,,I would think cutting off the ball joint at the steering knuckle on the drag link, threading it and screwing the control valve on it would be a stronger way to do it,,,,,,,but the thing is,,,,,,put ideas out there,,,,,there is always someone that will come out with a better idea to improve on it,,,,,,,,,

    BvrWally

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by BvrWally on Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:40 pm

    Don...you wouldn't know the link to his original posts would you? The guys on VCVC would love to read about this I'm sure? I tried a search but did not come up with anything on it?
    B.W.

    nate the skate

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by nate the skate on Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:57 pm

    Rollie...I used to have the actual supplement to the service manual that covered the p/s system, but it went with the parts when I sold them. If you would like, I can possibly get you a copy from Brian Bowie.

    BvrWally

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by BvrWally on Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:35 pm

    That may work Nate! Just copy and paste it here and I'm sure I can get that info across to the guys on VCVC?
    B.W.

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by donivan65 on Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:30 pm

    Here you go Beaver Valley Wally Rollie,,,,,,



























































    BvrWally

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    Re: Early GM Power Steering?

    Post by BvrWally on Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:38 am

    Thanks Don!

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