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I have a 55 1st 3100 pickup. It is my daily driver and I am thinking about changing over to power steering. I am interested in any info on how the conversion went, any problems etc. I have stock suspension so I was wondering about freeway driving? I would appreciate any info.
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The patent expired in 1953 so Power steering was offered on almost all vehicles after that. I assume you want to use a stock PS in your Advanced Design. If you adjust the caster, you can make the steering easier or feel more stable but not both.
Good luck!
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Another thought is to consider the condition of your tires. I replaced my worn tires on my 1954 3600 and it made a huge difference. Now it almost feels like I have power steering.
1936 Chevy Std
1954 3600 Truck
2008 Corvette Z06
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Actually those AD trucks were very easy steering when every thing is OK and 6.00X16 ties are used.
Gene Schneider
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I was pleasantly surprised at how easily my friend's '49 3100 steers, especially compared to the my '37 Master Coupe. And that was before we installed new kingpins and bushings.
We did take the steering gear apart to clean out all the old grease and make sure that all the bearings and the ball races were in good condition. We filled the box with John Deere Corn Head grease (self leveling) and then set the preloads in the sequence described in the shop manual.
Rusty
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They had "ball race steering gear", one of the best steering gears Chevrolet used.
GMC had the same gear and their advertising said "If it steers like a trck it is not a GMC".....
Gene Schneider
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