Mustang II power steering?

MikeWA
MikeWA Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Got the new WTN last night, and in reading the description of the car on the cover, it was noted that it uses Mustang II power steering, which only required "minor modifications". Sounds good to me- especially if the steering would be a little quicker than it is now ( I understand that the '54 power steering is the same steering ratio as the manual, so you're still crankin' away, but its just easier to do). Anybody know how it was done? How "minor" are the modifications? Sounds like maybe another Hudson "kit" (like disc brakes) waiting to happen. . .

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  • hudsonguy
    hudsonguy Senior Contributor
    Wouldn't a new steering box would be required for any ratio change? Sounds like a new column and box to me, which wouldn't be too minor.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I can't see how either as the Mustang uses a rack. Would like to see how you add that with only minior mods. I will have to wait for my WTN so I can see how it was done.
  • SamJ
    SamJ Senior Contributor
    There is no "how to" on this in the magazine. I talked to the car's owner, Tom Fink of Florida, about his car, and wrote down what he told me. He is listed in the Club directory, (as Charles Fink) or you could contact him at HETtf1933@msn.com. (drop the HET). If someone would like to get info on this conversion and write it up for the magazine, I'd be delighted to publish it...
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    I think I'll go ahead and email him, and see what I can come up with (although if anyone on here knows him or has an "in", feel free to jump in. I just want the info, and am not concerned with who comes up with it). I'll let the board know what I find out.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    HUDSON DAVE HERE . i have done four of these convertions now and i use isuzu boxs and they are trick. reindex the pitman arm 1/4 turn cut 8 in. off the hudson drag link, pin and weld isuzu tie rod in to hudson drag link and it fits on the box perfict .
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Hudson Dave, I have heard of the conversion you describe. Friend mine told me about that one and think its a really nice conversion option as you replace the existing Hudson steering box in the same location. I am seriously looking at this method for my Hudson.

    Do you have any pictures of one of these conversions?
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Hudson Dave wrote:
    HUDSON DAVE HERE . i have done four of these convertions now and i use isuzu boxs and they are trick. reindex the pitman arm 1/4 turn cut 8 in. off the hudson drag link, pin and weld isuzu tie rod in to hudson drag link and it fits on the box perfict .

    Hudson Dave,

    Which Isuzu do I look for? How about the pump? Same Isuzu?

    Dave W.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    hi sorry about the delay i am restoring a 1946 hudson and it is keeping me busy . isuzu boxes are all the same as far as i know. i have used trooper,rodeo,amego and pup. i do better with cars then a computers . if you want give me a call and i will walk you through it . i do not know how to send photos on this thing but if you send me an e-mail i think i can do it that way. www.FATWhiteWALLS.com 352-564 4284 cell 352-586-8427

    HUDSON DAVE
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    Dave, what about the steering column interface? Do you use the Isuzu column or can the Isuzu box be mated to the Hudson steering column and shaft?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    SuperDave wrote:
    Hudson Dave,

    Which Isuzu do I look for? How about the pump? Same Isuzu?

    Dave W.

    hi i have a chevy in mine so it was easy .as for the pump a geo metro has a small p/s pump about 4 in. around with a remote resevor very cool and compact all the street roders are. using them hope that helps
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    ha park all you do is cut the tube off just below the shift coller and the steering shaft all so if you look in any hot rod mag. you will find a u-joint that will fit your shaft and the box with set screws the shaft will need to push down and tightend with it pulled down .i go to a junk yard and get the end off a GM car colum about 6 in. long the tube will fit over the hudson tub and the o.d. it the same as the i.d. of the hudson i cut to leanth drill and pin then weld it . as for a p/s pump a geo metro has little pump about 4 in around with a remote resevore .to cool i hop this helps Hudson Dave give me a call if you have any questions .352-564-4284 cell 352- 586-8427
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