Your donations help keep this valuable resource free and growing. Thank you.
|
1963 amc 550 classic power steering |
Post Reply |
Author | |
lil-red-63-amc
AMC Fan Joined: Feb/17/2018 Location: up state ny Status: Offline Points: 8 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: Feb/19/2018 at 6:08pm |
does any know if I can get the parts to make my 63 amc 550 classic have power steering??? thanks
|
|
farna
Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I'm sure you could find original parts, but they used the cross-ram type power assist which can be tricky. Uses the manual steering box with a valve that reacts to movement. Mustang used a similar setup. You can adapt an original type Mustang unit if you can't find an AMC. AMC started using Saginaw (GM) PS in 1965. You'd be better off to get a 65 or 66 Classic/Ambo steering box and column. You can adapt to a newer model GM box if you're not concerned about it being original. I've done that, will tell you what I did if needed.
|
|
Frank Swygert
|
|
ramblinrev
Moderator Group Joined: Dec/28/2008 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 11535 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
AMC used the Saginaw box starting in '64, and that system from a donor '64 should bolt in easily to a '63.
|
|
74 Hornet Hatchback X twins (since 1977)
62 American Convertible (still worth the $50 I spent in 1973!) AMCRC #513, AMO #384 70 AMX 360 4-speed (since 1981) |
|
lil-red-63-amc
AMC Fan Joined: Feb/17/2018 Location: up state ny Status: Offline Points: 8 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
if you have a parts break down I would love to see it... thanks for your help sorry for the slow reply I was sick for a few days... thanks again..
|
|
farna
Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
To do the conversion with AMC parts you need the 64-66 steering box, "frame" adapter (between box and body sill -- "frame rail"), and the steering column. You will also need the pitman arm on the box. The rest of the steering gear should be the same. You can get by without the steering column if you're comfortable cutting the manual steering shaft off the original box and welding a cross piece on the bottom -- or getting a slip on rag joint like this:
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Steering-Rag-Joint-Adapter-3-4-30-Spline-to-3-4-DD-Double-D-Shaft,41744.html That might not be the exact one you need, but the 3/4" 30 spline is typical GM steering box. The "Double D" means two opposing flats on the shaft. So you mount the box and rag joint, then measure for shaft length. You can cut the old shaft off then slide it down through the column with steering wheel off, measure stick-out, then determine ow much to shorten it. You could weld a piece of flat bar to the end of the shaft and use the salvaged rag joint, but the slip on shaft might be easier and safer -- no weld to break (not that a good weld would...). |
|
Frank Swygert
|
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |