I have a 1971 Duster (318 with 3 speed manual) that is about to go to a restoration shop for some major body work, engine rebuild, AC, new front suspension, etc. I decided last week that I was willing to invest in power steering and I came across an electric steering conversion kit. I’m 73 and the manual steering is less fun every year.
I did a quick search and found an example of a kit thru Summit that I’m including in an attached photo.
A little reading indicated that the existing steering shaft will need to be shortened. I figure now is as good a time as any since the car is going to be torn down for the other work (I’ll be getting a new firewall as part of the restoration).
Any advice out there would be appreciated. I’m hoping someone out there can share some positive experience with an electric power steering conversion. I’m open to any suggestions if there are better kits out there to choose from.
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I did a quick search and found an example of a kit thru Summit that I’m including in an attached photo.
A little reading indicated that the existing steering shaft will need to be shortened. I figure now is as good a time as any since the car is going to be torn down for the other work (I’ll be getting a new firewall as part of the restoration).
Any advice out there would be appreciated. I’m hoping someone out there can share some positive experience with an electric power steering conversion. I’m open to any suggestions if there are better kits out there to choose from.
