Bamamav
Well-known member
OK, as a refresher, my 47 Lincoln has a straight front axle much like a early Ford. Cross spring, wishbone rear mount, cross steering with a panhard bar from the factory. Here's the deal--at some time, I want power steering. I can get it two ways, put on a GM steering box, pump, and lines, or swap the whole suspension and steering for a Mustang II style, or a Jag front end, both which will have to be welded in.
OK, now you have what I want. Here's a few facts to consider, I will be using a GM tilt column. My wiring harness is set up to use the GM column connectors and switches, so it is a must to change it in order to have brake lights and turn signals. This is a given, so I will probably just remove the stock steering box and column, and shorten the column enough that I can use a U joint between the factory piece and the GM column. Easy enough, and cheap enough for now. However, I get to thinking, why not just go ahead and put in the GM steering box while I have the old one off? Save the double work? I don't have one yet, but they are easy enough to get at Pull a Part. But then again, I think, why not just go ahead with a Jag front end swap? For probably about the same money, I can get a Jag front end, hub to hub, rack and pinion steering.
See what I mean? Several ways to go to get where I eventually want to be. Dollars are king, so the full swap or even just the power box might be out of the question right now. Oh, decisions, decisions, decisions....
OK, now you have what I want. Here's a few facts to consider, I will be using a GM tilt column. My wiring harness is set up to use the GM column connectors and switches, so it is a must to change it in order to have brake lights and turn signals. This is a given, so I will probably just remove the stock steering box and column, and shorten the column enough that I can use a U joint between the factory piece and the GM column. Easy enough, and cheap enough for now. However, I get to thinking, why not just go ahead and put in the GM steering box while I have the old one off? Save the double work? I don't have one yet, but they are easy enough to get at Pull a Part. But then again, I think, why not just go ahead with a Jag front end swap? For probably about the same money, I can get a Jag front end, hub to hub, rack and pinion steering.
See what I mean? Several ways to go to get where I eventually want to be. Dollars are king, so the full swap or even just the power box might be out of the question right now. Oh, decisions, decisions, decisions....