Hi,

I was able to complete a conversion from manual to power steering on my '69 convertible 400 4 spd. The car came from the factory with manual steering and it was truly a workout turning at low speeds / parking. It now steers with much less effort, it now drives like a dream.
Wanted to thank everyone who contributes content to this forum, especially Vikki (Yellowbird). I was able to query the archives to get a parts list and preferences on the power steering box / ratio. Then Franks Pontiac Parts in Ramona California had the whole setup including pump brackets and pulleys for my engine, reasonably priced. Frank was very helpful with his knowledge of Pontiac engines and I would recommend him to anyone out there.
Wish I could say I did the work, but trusted the labor to the local mechanic.

That is an awesome accomplishment there....er....person in Torrance, California!

That is a big job going from no PS to PS. My hats off to you. Hopefully your body did not absorb TOO much brake fluid during the endeavor. Brake fluid is....very very nasty stuff.

Thank you, I'm glad your project was a great success!

do you want to sell the old box and pitman arm?

Hey John.. err... Nash (person in Nashville;)
Brakefluid does indeed bite. I've even had friends avoid speaking to me if they were lucky enough to see the nasty stuff running off my elbow first. Sad to say I can bite too.
But it really doesn't have anything to do with power steering swaps. P/S fluid is nasty, but not as bad as brake.
I swapped from manual to power steering in my car years ago. No regrets.
Congrats Mr. Fan

Terry, I hope the parts you send me work out as well, we can't let the West coast guys out do us East Coasters.

'69 Firebirdman,

I would be happy to sell you the old manual steering box and pittman arm. Let me make sure that I have all the parts and feel free to e-mail (panetta@umich.edu) or PM me.

No brake fluid on the hands, or on the ground so far.

Thanks,

Mark

PS - Thanks again Vikki, happy holidays to all!

sisstarved! You verwy funny man yes? To many of ush, de brake and PS fluish ah de same. Now you know ancient chinese-korean-jap secret for ah cars yes?

Calgon?