Cool conversion! I made a cap for the power steering reservoir that I used to quiet power steering pumps that had air in them. I would fill the reservoir with power steering fluid and start it and check it immediately for level and would of course top it off if needed. I would shut it off and put my modified cap on the reservoir which I had epoxied a fitting that I could affix a hose to it and to either a vacuum pump like for AC systems or to a vacuum port on the/a engine and put vacuum to it to evacuate the air bubbles. Never failed to stop a “whining” pump on any vehicle that I worked on. I’m assuming that Marge’s steering shaft doesn’t have a master spline as had it had one that would have presented issues and added an additional step in alignment of the steering wheel. Thanks for keeping us updated! Now to figure out how to convert my 1964 F100 to power steering 🤔.
@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 my grandfather had an old Chrysler with push button auto it was a Chrysler royal I think it was a early 60 car 6 cylinder no power steering it wasn't a bad looking car
I just love the dash and all the styling in this car!!! Designed when art mattered and design was the main sales driver... ( pun intended) I can't wait to see where this goes next! now that you can steer it, of course! great stuff Kiwi!
Yes, sir that is a good tutorial and of course there is no such thing as perfection with any of these kits, but this setup seems to have the novice mechanic/installer in mind. Having someone such as yourself to give the video instruction with the way you, present things is most satisfying. The fact that you followed the instruction implicitly shows others that it is wise to pay attention to the instructions and get on the same mindset as the outfit that is presenting those instructions. Patience is always the virtue here and paying attention to detail will result in a better job. I would submit that once the front end is squared away and the alignment is done by a competent alignment tech (one who knows how to center a steering wheel) the steering wheel could be reinstalled to the center position and the factory alignment mark could be changed unless it is spot on. On these vehicles that have multiple splines there is of course factory marks as to where the steering wheel should be installed, but many so-called front-end experts just relocate the wheel and of course the steering box is not centered. Back when I was younger when you took an automobile to the alignment shop the first thing that the technician would verify is if the steering wheel has ever been off. Of course, a real concerning technician would remove the horn button to expose the steering wheel to ensure that it is correct. There is nothing worse than driving down the road and trying to keep the wheel straight and the car constantly veering off one way or the other. I have seen by some comments that there are some people who may be less than satisfied that the coupling is pinned by a roll pin, but on a International 96/70 cabover that I had the steering shaft that connected the universal joint to the steering box had a yoke that was welded on by the factory (ask me how I know). So if one of the viewers is not completely comfortable with that method the universal joint could be welded to the shaft after all of the adjustments have been made (if that will make one happy). Overall a thumbs up on this installation.🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍
Can't believe how far you've drifted from your Kiwi roots already! Imagine taking Marge in for a WOF inspection back home (or an MOT here in the UK) with those chuffing great holes in the floor, yet you're more concerned about central locking and power steering! It's VERY American! So long as the motor runs and you have some sort of brake pedal, everything else is optional! Dunno about the WOF, that crack in the screen would earn you a fail on a UK MOT, never mind the rot and all the other bits that mostly don't work!
Well yeah I guess there's some truth to what you say. If I had to have a wof I'd have changed up the order of jobs to do. Floors are next though. I've got a new windshield and I'm trying to locate a decent seal as nobody makes them anymore. Everything does work now though and she had good brakes before we left SanDiego 😁
My wife's first car was a 1985 Nissan Sentra with manual steering and a manual transmission. That thing was a nightmare in tight turns. Downshifting while fighting the wheel would keep you on your toes. And that was a tiny car, I couldn't imagine a big ole boat , three on the tree, and manual steering...
Prioritize, then chip away at Marge's to-do list, a wise approach. Great job on the power steering install, Chris. I can tell you from personal experience going from a ratty-ass rusty roof over your head to a sound deadened new headliner is life altering.
She's so much quieter than when we drove her back from SanDiego but still seems noisy 🤷🏼♂️. Headliner and carpets are fairly high on the list but I've get to repair the floor first😬
Retrofitting the power steering from a Prius has become popular. Prius is quite a heavy car and the power steering is robust enough to handle many applications. No parasitic power loss from the engine, or very little from alternator load.
I looked closely at an electronic power steer conversion, the reason I decided against it was the original steering box was badly worn with a lot of slack and very notchy. This way I have a brand new box 😎👍
Great job steering is certainly a necessity 😂 every small thing is a bonus, the ball joints would probably be next on the lists 😂 thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Looking good kiwi, large and in charge Marge, only needs a little putty and a little paint and she’s ready for a car show.roll pin for America shear pin in kiwi land but the same thing cheers Kiwi
I like the way you show the glitches and hiccups of the installation process. Your videos are much more enjoyable than the typical old-car restoration videos, where they have a shop with tooling worth many millions and portray the process as seamless and trouble free. Also appreciate the tips for us shade tree mechanics.
Hey that turned out all right like you said, a little bit of finessing here and there cut and Miss whatever. But yeah it'll make a lot easier and more enjoyable to drive. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
auto shop "play school" vibes... anyone growing up in kiwi land in the 70s & 80s watched play school when they was young... kiwi could have been a presenter on that show teaching infants auto mechanics
I had tons of steering slop in the 1977 Chevy truck c20 camper special, redhead gear in Auburn WA had a rebuilt gear box, ya 400$ but worth it, pulled 6k toy hauler trailer with the 454 I built.
That's worked out brilliant Marge is coming along dont sell her she will be to good to sell when all the works done and when you rebuild the mighty poly can you please do heaps of videos on it
Really good and enjoyed. Also enjoyed the live one the other night as well and alot of reminiscing. A friend of ours was involved with Brian Green from Palmy and was wondering if he was about the same time as you. Sorry to hear about your issue with Tony, it was through him that we found you and being a fellow kiwi throughly enjoy the way you do things.
Brain was competing around the same time, I never met him but I know he did a lot for the sport!! Glad your enjoying channel and it's so cool having so many Kiwi viewers 😎👍
Nice steering kit, and tutorial. Back when I replaced the pump on my old Nissan Frontier I had to go through the same procedures bleeding the system. I hope shortening the shaft wasn't too much of a shock I on Large Marge. 😂
When we ordered our 77 nova I thought why waste money on power steering? around 40 years later I decided to update to PS, parts are much more plentiful for the later model GM product but I was having problems finding a pump mount without AC, I did find one in a junk yard on a Chevy 1 ton truck with hydroboost brakes. I removed the pump, bracket and pullys. Installed it looks a bit different as the pump has an extra return line port which I plugged.. with a NAPA steering box and a pitman arm (from another junk yard) ((and another story)) It works great and a worthwhile upgrade. TMD
That is a nice kit for 1200 bucks. All you have to do is follow the instructions. If you find a roll pin is a bit too tight just bevel the edge with a sander to get it started in the hole.
Man, I've gotta get a classic car. I deal with modern garbage all day at the body shop and I just want something simple to cruise around and tinker with.
Great videos on that install! Always nice to get away from that "Armstrong" power steering..... I must be getting old because it didn't take long of owning my F100 to do power steering and brakes both!🤣
Have you only got one angle grinder i think i have 8 only cheap ones but i have them with different wheels saves a lot of f....ibout changing them i helped my brother at times painting his rally cars etc and he only had one air fitting i think you had to change it on everything you wanted to use it used to piss me off maybe thats the reason i hate doing it every air tool i have has its own fitting. Great job on the power steering 😂😂😂😂
Not long but for me it was a case of reverting back to imperial Measurements. New Zealand was switching to metric as I was coming up through school so I learnt both ways for many years
I've heard Roll Pins called Split Pins but Split Pins are more Cotter Pins, etc! And who actually cares aside from really tight in the butt machinist types...
you are spoiling yourself with too many creature comforts on large marge, the true meaning of a "muscle" car is how much extra arm muscle it gives you with a non power steering system lol
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 dont restomod this old wagon if you can keep it original with the added extras you have fitted to it. this car has a very unique styling to it.
Check these guys out at www.ebay.com/str/youturnpowersteering?_trksid=p4429486.m145687.l149086 Great product and excellent to deal with !!
Glad you had a positive experience Kiwi with an aftermarket supplier!
Thanks for the plug! My Dad just called me about you posting the second video. He couldn’t believe someone did a step by step.
Gotta love it when it all comes together. Good job Kiwi. Nice to see these old girls receiving some love.
Old girls need love too ya know.....😁😎👍
Kiwi, nice to see Marge getting Power Steering, That's a welcomed addition. On a side note, I like the Brake pedal in that car!
It has to be the biggest production brake pedal ever..!! 😁😎👍
Cool conversion!
I made a cap for the power steering reservoir that I used to quiet power steering pumps that had air in them. I would fill the reservoir with power steering fluid and start it and check it immediately for level and would of course top it off if needed. I would shut it off and put my modified cap on the reservoir which I had epoxied a fitting that I could affix a hose to it and to either a vacuum pump like for AC systems or to a vacuum port on the/a engine and put vacuum to it to evacuate the air bubbles. Never failed to stop a “whining” pump on any vehicle that I worked on.
I’m assuming that Marge’s steering shaft doesn’t have a master spline as had it had one that would have presented issues and added an additional step in alignment of the steering wheel.
Thanks for keeping us updated!
Now to figure out how to convert my 1964 F100 to power steering 🤔.
You Turn have a kit for the 69 F100. Try them 👍😎😁
Roll pin is correct here, yes. And one wants to make sure they use the correct roll pin punch. Looks great!
So not a ball pein hammer then....?? 😁😎👍
Very cool. That will certainly make her more enjoyable to drive.
It's nice that they took the time to include detailed instructions.
She felt good on that little test drive ...😁😎👍
I laughed when i saw that dash more American good taste but i guess it would grow on you😂😂😂😂
It's awesome, push button auto, is there really any way to do it better...??
@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 my grandfather had an old Chrysler with push button auto it was a Chrysler royal I think it was a early 60 car 6 cylinder no power steering it wasn't a bad looking car
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160Ladies break their fingernails on the buttons, so I've heard.
I just love the dash and all the styling in this car!!! Designed when art mattered and design was the main sales driver... ( pun intended) I can't wait to see where this goes next! now that you can steer it, of course! great stuff Kiwi!
Cheers mate!!
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 No, cheers to YOU!!!! LOL!
Yes, sir that is a good tutorial and of course there is no such thing as perfection with any of these kits, but this setup seems to have the novice mechanic/installer in mind. Having someone such as yourself to give the video instruction with the way you, present things is most satisfying. The fact that you followed the instruction implicitly shows others that it is wise to pay attention to the instructions and get on the same mindset as the outfit that is presenting those instructions. Patience is always the virtue here and paying attention to detail will result in a better job. I would submit that once the front end is squared away and the alignment is done by a competent alignment tech (one who knows how to center a steering wheel) the steering wheel could be reinstalled to the center position and the factory alignment mark could be changed unless it is spot on. On these vehicles that have multiple splines there is of course factory marks as to where the steering wheel should be installed, but many so-called front-end experts just relocate the wheel and of course the steering box is not centered. Back when I was younger when you took an automobile to the alignment shop the first thing that the technician would verify is if the steering wheel has ever been off. Of course, a real concerning technician would remove the horn button to expose the steering wheel to ensure that it is correct. There is nothing worse than driving down the road and trying to keep the wheel straight and the car constantly veering off one way or the other. I have seen by some comments that there are some people who may be less than satisfied that the coupling is pinned by a roll pin, but on a International 96/70 cabover that I had the steering shaft that connected the universal joint to the steering box had a yoke that was welded on by the factory (ask me how I know). So if one of the viewers is not completely comfortable with that method the universal joint could be welded to the shaft after all of the adjustments have been made (if that will make one happy). Overall a thumbs up on this installation.🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍
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🥃🤤😁😎👍
Can't believe how far you've drifted from your Kiwi roots already! Imagine taking Marge in for a WOF inspection back home (or an MOT here in the UK) with those chuffing great holes in the floor, yet you're more concerned about central locking and power steering! It's VERY American! So long as the motor runs and you have some sort of brake pedal, everything else is optional!
Dunno about the WOF, that crack in the screen would earn you a fail on a UK MOT, never mind the rot and all the other bits that mostly don't work!
Well yeah I guess there's some truth to what you say. If I had to have a wof I'd have changed up the order of jobs to do. Floors are next though. I've got a new windshield and I'm trying to locate a decent seal as nobody makes them anymore. Everything does work now though and she had good brakes before we left SanDiego 😁
Marge is coming along nicely. Easier to dance with this big darling.
What an excellent way of putting it Wayne !!😎👍
So I'm not the only one who shoots pins off across the bench, trying to knock them in😂
Nah mate, we're all human bud 😁😎👍
My wife's first car was a 1985 Nissan Sentra with manual steering and a manual transmission. That thing was a nightmare in tight turns. Downshifting while fighting the wheel would keep you on your toes. And that was a tiny car, I couldn't imagine a big ole boat , three on the tree, and manual steering...
I was 12 when Australia changed to metric. I can't imagine going back to inches and fractions now.
I was pretty young too!! I've had to go back to inches and feet here, if you ask for a metre of something you just a blank stare .....😂🤣😎👍
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I Snow Groomed in the States for a few winters. Thought Meter, said yard but fractions Urgh.
I like the hole in the floor pan. Good place to chuck peanut shells, lol.
And lose nuts and bolts, if something's going to roll it's gonna roll into that hole. It's on the list of stuff to do😎👍
Prioritize, then chip away at Marge's to-do list, a wise approach. Great job on the power steering install, Chris. I can tell you from personal experience going from a ratty-ass rusty roof over your head to a sound deadened new headliner is life altering.
She's so much quieter than when we drove her back from SanDiego but still seems noisy 🤷🏼♂️. Headliner and carpets are fairly high on the list but I've get to repair the floor first😬
Time to repair that floor Kiwi, it reminds me of a Fred Flintstone car where you put your feet through the floor to stop 😂
Retrofitting the power steering from a Prius has become popular. Prius is quite a heavy car and the power steering is robust enough to handle many applications. No parasitic power loss from the engine, or very little from alternator load.
I looked closely at an electronic power steer conversion, the reason I decided against it was the original steering box was badly worn with a lot of slack and very notchy. This way I have a brand new box 😎👍
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I'd be surprised if you didn't know about the electric steering. Really great work.
Nicely done, I think the 59 Plymouth might be my favorite!
Mine too! thanks for watching !!
Soon Marge will be up to a trip to California !......................Jay
SuWeet ! Hey Chris, I love all your modern mods to Marge, keep up the Great work- I really Love this wagon 🙂 Cheers.
Cheers mate, kind of Marge fan myself 😁😎👍
Great job steering is certainly a necessity 😂 every small thing is a bonus, the ball joints would probably be next on the lists 😂 thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Yeah, ball joints, floors, headliner, carpet ........ the list goes on....😁😎👍
Don't matter to me if I'm first or last, just glad to be here!!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!
I give you credit Kiwi. I find it hard to have any desire to work on my projects when working on someone else's car. Must be the bourbon!😉
It can be a struggle at times but then you guys remind me just how fortunate I am 😎👍
A teacher in automotive school said guys when all else fails read the f in instructions.
Its not a bad option !!
Nice job Kiwi. I bet a wagon the size of Marge would need power steering.
It sure helps!! Makes it easy and pleasurable to drive 😎👍
Looking good kiwi, large and in charge Marge, only needs a little putty and a little paint and she’s ready for a car show.roll pin for America shear pin in kiwi land but the same thing cheers Kiwi
Cheers mate 😁😎👍
When you need a drill press! Get it started and press it in with the vice!
I've got a drill press just chose not to use it....😬
I like the way you show the glitches and hiccups of the installation process. Your videos are much more enjoyable than the typical old-car restoration videos, where they have a shop with tooling worth many millions and portray the process as seamless and trouble free. Also appreciate the tips for us shade tree mechanics.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!
What a fabulous project and a quality kit as well
Large Marge push button mated with power steering and the world is right
Sweet ride there mister
Thanks man and thanks for watching!
Kiwi is treating that old girl right
That's my plan😁😎👍
New shocks, air cond and cruise next?
Put new shocks in already, A/c is a definite before next summer !! Not so sure about cruise 🤔
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Rostra Cruise the old vacuum style is pretty easy. Electronic a bit more complicated but really good.
My Galaxie with the OEM Eaton Pump ram system drives lovely. Can use one finger just about 😉
Hey that turned out all right like you said, a little bit of finessing here and there cut and Miss whatever. But yeah it'll make a lot easier and more enjoyable to drive. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
It sure does !!😁😎👍
"I've just put the steering wheel on loosely for the test drive!" 😉
The nut was on just not tight😬😉😎👍
Top notch job Kiwi! I think you deserve two bourbons after this one!
I agree !!😎👍
Excellent.
Cheers mate!!
auto shop "play school" vibes... anyone growing up in kiwi land in the 70s & 80s watched play school when they was young... kiwi could have been a presenter on that show teaching infants auto mechanics
I'll take that as a compliment .... I think😬.....
A lot of grown ups watched it too because the TV programming was awful.😅
Now you can arrive at the party without being all sweaty .😊 Hooray!😊
Exactly!!!!😁😎👍
Awesome !
Cheers mate!!
I had tons of steering slop in the 1977 Chevy truck c20 camper special, redhead gear in Auburn WA had a rebuilt gear box, ya 400$ but worth it, pulled 6k toy hauler trailer with the 454 I built.
Nice!! I've heard good things about them!!
Transport SA would be having a heart attack seeing any steering parts being modified, even if it's done correctly.
That's worked out brilliant Marge is coming along dont sell her she will be to good to sell when all the works done and when you rebuild the mighty poly can you please do heaps of videos on it
She a not for sale!! Plenty more vids to come on old Marge 😁😎👍
The size of that brake pedal is incredible 😊
Really good and enjoyed. Also enjoyed the live one the other night as well and alot of reminiscing. A friend of ours was involved with Brian Green from Palmy and was wondering if he was about the same time as you. Sorry to hear about your issue with Tony, it was through him that we found you and being a fellow kiwi throughly enjoy the way you do things.
Brain was competing around the same time, I never met him but I know he did a lot for the sport!! Glad your enjoying channel and it's so cool having so many Kiwi viewers 😎👍
Nice steering kit, and tutorial. Back when I replaced the pump on my old Nissan Frontier I had to go through the same procedures bleeding the system. I hope shortening the shaft wasn't too much of a shock I on Large Marge. 😂
The metric system makes maths so much easier.
When we ordered our 77 nova I thought why waste money on power steering? around 40 years later I decided to update to PS, parts are much more plentiful for the later model GM product but I was having problems finding a pump mount without AC, I did find one in a junk yard on a Chevy 1 ton truck with hydroboost brakes. I removed the pump, bracket and pullys. Installed it looks a bit different as the pump has an extra return line port which I plugged.. with a NAPA steering box and a pitman arm (from another junk yard) ((and another story)) It works great and a worthwhile upgrade. TMD
Definitely worthwhile. Even most race cars have power steering these days
That is a nice kit for 1200 bucks. All you have to do is follow the instructions. If you find a roll pin is a bit too tight just bevel the edge with a sander to get it started in the hole.
Actually I made a mistake there it was $1050, the bad Buick one was $1200😬. Beveling the pin is a good idea😁😎👍
Man, I've gotta get a classic car. I deal with modern garbage all day at the body shop and I just want something simple to cruise around and tinker with.
Gotta have a Toy bud !!😎👍
Great videos on that install! Always nice to get away from that "Armstrong" power steering..... I must be getting old because it didn't take long of owning my F100 to do power steering and brakes both!🤣
Creature comforts seem to get more important as the years slide by....😁😎👍
Good video
Is the old girl ever quite during the test drive . Nice .
She will be! All in good time😉😎👍
Good work
And yeah noice kit for sure . Good video Kiwi but loose steering wheel LOL
It's always the nut behind the wheel that causes the problems 😁👍😎
Yes sir, it's called a roll pin. What do they call them in Kiwi-Land???
The rest of the world calls them spring pins.
Kiwis call em split pins😁👍
to bad they don't make a G.M unit
Yes!! they make a lot of kits but not for the 56 Buick...
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 yeah i checked in with them for my67 c10 no luck do you recommend any unit
@@fredjones1238 www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-6772psks?srsltid=AfmBOoqGLIYL4KTr5RNechIqBGOdBmjMyPMsEhUYXQMQAVisal1eB-d-Uw4
Spray roof rust conditioner and insulated
That's the plan Stan ....Tim 😬😎👍
Hey, first on the scene.
Thanks for watching!!
but now did you replace the steering wheel end ...on the shaft.
Have you only got one angle grinder i think i have 8 only cheap ones but i have them with different wheels saves a lot of f....ibout changing them i helped my brother at times painting his rally cars etc and he only had one air fitting i think you had to change it on everything you wanted to use it used to piss me off maybe thats the reason i hate doing it every air tool i have has its own fitting. Great job on the power steering 😂😂😂😂
Didn't know you were a plumber too Kiwi.
Jack of all trades right 😉😎👍
I'm talking about 1:09 😅
Shrinker Stretcher ??
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Crack is wack!
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Maybe they don't call it plumber's crack in New Zealand.
Hi from Australia.....How long did it take you to learn to use the goofy imperial measurement!?!
Not long but for me it was a case of reverting back to imperial Measurements. New Zealand was switching to metric as I was coming up through school so I learnt both ways for many years
A press would've worked a little better on that roll pin.
Need to screw a couple old license plates over those rusty holes in the floor.
Bit of a shame that you have to change it when you put your hemi in
I've heard Roll Pins called Split Pins but Split Pins are more Cotter Pins, etc! And who actually cares aside from really tight in the butt machinist types...
Yes I've heard them called split pins before 😎👍
Slotted spring pins.
@@johnbriggs3916 Yup!
Great job. But Real men drive manual steering cars! You’re getting soft. 😂
I'm afraid I am bud 😁👍😎
you are spoiling yourself with too many creature comforts on large marge, the true meaning of a "muscle" car is how much extra arm muscle it gives you with a non power steering system lol
I've got my 750 hp brute muscle car, Marge is my worldly sugar mama that's keeps me comfy. At least that's the plan
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 dont restomod this old wagon if you can keep it original with the added extras you have fitted to it. this car has a very unique styling to it.