bartonfive

carriljc

I put one in my 68 ages ago (1991). It has been great. HOWEVER, if I was going to do it today, then I would convert to a Borgeson box instead. You can search for those installations on this forum also.

7T1vette

Borgeson is the 'common' conversion. Although I've wondered why folks don't convert to the S10 pickup power steering box. Seems like it ought to work and do the same job as the Borgeson. (don't know the steering ratio, though)

Easy Mike

The aftermarket providers have a kit to install the stock set up.

AllC34Me

The answer to your questions are yes, yes, and definitely yes. You can convert your 69 to power steering and use the original style if you wish. Borgeson will cost you more, so will the after market setups. PS pump, PS brackets, PS linkage, all available here on the CF and from eBay, and other sites. The same is true with the power brakes, if you want them as well.

Think of it as installing all new components on a bare frame and you can come up with a cheat sheet listing of the parts you will need to do the conversion. Then search the alternatives if you want to see cost comparisons. However you do it, you will love having power steering.

Good luck with your decision and let us know if we can help.

Best regards,

David Howard
AllVettes4Me

Scrrem

Having a big block, power steering was a must for me on my 69. You may try Cooper Corvettes in Dumfries. I had some work done there, they did a good job.
https://www.coopercorvettes.com/home
Richard.

bartonfive

Good info everyone, thanks! Not familiar with Borgeson but I’ll check it out.

BTW Richard, I’ve used Cooper’s before, I was carpooling the other day with someone who said they had gone out of business, I’ll have the verify.

Syl1953

The above poster AllVettes4Me has a almost complete, rebuilt, factory original set up that may work for you. He is a very honest and appears to be humble ( didn't try to sell you his) member. It is in parts for sale. It was for a 77 that he was, then wasn't building. Mark

Dynra Rockets

I did the Borgeson kit for the same reason. Love it. Since I already had a PS pump from another project I pieced together the kit myself buying individual parts.

Scrrem

I know that Bob Arnold has been trying to sell the place and retire but hasn't been able to find a buyer, think they are still open.
Rich

loup68

The Borgeson unit has ripped some car's frames. I changed mine over with a used stock set-up 45 years ago. Lou.

brent319

I replaced my rack and pinion with a borgenson box and love it. I wish I had done that in the first place since I like it better and it's much cheaper. I find I have to watch my speed on the highway now since the car is so much more stable at high speed it feels like I am not going as fast and it is easy to look down and see I am way over the speed limit.
There is a brace from RideTech that can be added to stiffen up the box to the frame. I am going to add that this summer.

Dynra Rockets

"Cracked" is probably the better word and its a handful of cars when using big tires. There is an aftermarket brace to remedy if concerned.

https://www.corvettecentral.com/c3-6...rcement-562207

R

carriljc

I would probably try to fabricate that myself. Looks simple enough if you have scrap metal, torch, drill, and a vise. Just for fun instead of paying 80 bucks.

Mike (Naples)

Like Brent319, I replaced my Steeroids r&p setup with a new Borgeson kit I bought through Summit. I was replacing my entire VB&P suspension with Ridetech and since that r&p system never felt good, I decided to swap it out at the same time. The difference, both in steering and suspension, is incredible. Expensive? Yes. But my 63 SWC is so much more fun to drive now and I couldn't be happier.