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    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 
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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. 
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AMC used the Saginaw box starting in '64, and that system from a donor '64 should bolt in easily to a '63.
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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..  
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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...).
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