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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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What would it cost to install power steering in my vette? I've got a 68 small block, (327). No AC or power brakes. (Wife wants to drive the car, since she's paid for 1/2 of it guess I gotta be fair about it.)
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less than $1000.
how much less depends on who does the work and theparts used
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A lot cheaper if you can find a small block owner that wants to convert to manual steering.
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Contact Tom Reina at corvettesteering.com. Really helpful and knowledgable guy- gathered he was in his 60's or 70's and obviously knew his business. I would call and talk to him about options. I recently bought a conversion kit for my '71 pickup from him and he was great to work with.
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Contact Tom Reina at corvettesteering.com. Really helpful and knowledgable guy- gathered he was in his 60's or 70's and obviously knew his business. I would call and talk to him about options. I recently bought a conversion kit for my '71 pickup from him and he was great to work with. He will put the whole package together for you and give you a price.
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I think the PS kits run about $700. Check with some of the catalog houses. I have a used setup that I bought a few years ago for $300. I would have to dig it up if you're interested. I never changed becausse once I put on new 225-70 tires and rebuilt the steering box it wasn't needed. I had GR-60 SS Firestones before- total crap.
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