power steering for 62
05-13-2008, 08:11 AM
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Have not heard of any one "biting". From a video that Crane sent out a few years ago, it looked like a piece of crap (at best!). And Crane has a very poor rep.
As they say, "Run Forest, RUN!".
Plasticman
As they say, "Run Forest, RUN!".
Plasticman
05-13-2008, 08:22 AM
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St. Jude Donor '07
i have that 'video' and the Crane system uses the C2 power ram cylinder system, which is a less than desirable power steering setup.
and on top of all that, it is VERY expensive, you could change the whole frontend to a rack & pinion IFS for what they are asking for their system.
Bill
and on top of all that, it is VERY expensive, you could change the whole frontend to a rack & pinion IFS for what they are asking for their system.
Bill
05-13-2008, 12:06 PM
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Crazy David's system is "cobbled", not "engineered"; can't imagine putting that mess on my car. 
05-13-2008, 11:52 PM
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Thank you so much for verifying my thoughts on this. It is not for my car but a friends. I did install an entire TCI front end on my 62 for what this product cost. I also tried to talk to "Crazy David" at Crane. He hung up on me. Thanks again much appreciated.
LT 6vette2
LT 6vette2
05-14-2008, 08:03 AM
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Burning Brakes
05-14-2008, 05:28 PM
#8
1961 vette power steering
put on power steering. It works great but requires some dedication
to the project.
Ray x0000rgw
05-15-2008, 07:29 PM
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An aluminum block engine is a better choice for a C1!!
I run a 215 CID aluminum Buick V8 in my '61.
If it ever blows up (37,000 miles so far) I will put an aluminum small block Chevy in there so my heirs can sell it easier if they want to!
I run a 215 CID aluminum Buick V8 in my '61.
If it ever blows up (37,000 miles so far) I will put an aluminum small block Chevy in there so my heirs can sell it easier if they want to!
05-16-2008, 07:03 PM
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Melting Slicks
Here is my set up for solid axle power steering
Most enjoyable now
http://www.fototime.com/inv/8B1DEC555AE3913
you know the solid axle is based on the 1949 chevy! Excuse the grease! I have been doing a little cleaning lately.
http://www.fototime.com/inv/8B1DEC555AE3913
you know the solid axle is based on the 1949 chevy! Excuse the grease! I have been doing a little cleaning lately.
05-16-2008, 07:37 PM
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Burning Brakes
Most enjoyable now
http://www.fototime.com/inv/8B1DEC555AE3913
you know the solid axle is based on the 1949 chevy! Excuse the grease! I have been doing a little cleaning lately.
http://www.fototime.com/inv/8B1DEC555AE3913
you know the solid axle is based on the 1949 chevy! Excuse the grease! I have been doing a little cleaning lately.
1949 1/2 ton chevy truck maybe
