Thinking of installing power steering on my 72 wide body.
Are there any opinions on this set up listed on eBay as to
The value of raratiy of what's offered?
Thanks in advance. Joe
https://www.ebay.com/itm/292004106721
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That's my auction.
Most of the mechanicals are done. You will need to trim some sheet metal under the dash very similar to the Dutch kit.
You need to attach your ignition switch to the column and the directional signal as well. You can use your existing steering column as a templet.
The universal joint needs to be adapted to the Pantera D steering drive shaft and the supplied bottom attaching bracket to the Pantera's particulars.
It appears that you just need to supply 12v to the unit and use the existing program in the cpu.
Other premade kits are just using a potentiometer as a "dimmer" switch to adjust the amount of assist rather then needing a VSS (vehicle speed sensor).
The "tilt" portion of the column for raising and lowering the height of the wheel will be usable but I'm not sure if the telescopic feature can be retained. There is so little room to work with under the dash it's tough to tell until you try it.
The price reflects these considerations BUT there are definitely those who would prefer a little bit of a challenge to the project rather then just a straight bolt in...and yes there are now complete bolt in kits available with similar components used.
Those did not yet exist when I "engineered" this one.
Most of the mechanicals are done. You will need to trim some sheet metal under the dash very similar to the Dutch kit.
You need to attach your ignition switch to the column and the directional signal as well. You can use your existing steering column as a templet.
The universal joint needs to be adapted to the Pantera D steering drive shaft and the supplied bottom attaching bracket to the Pantera's particulars.
It appears that you just need to supply 12v to the unit and use the existing program in the cpu.
Other premade kits are just using a potentiometer as a "dimmer" switch to adjust the amount of assist rather then needing a VSS (vehicle speed sensor).
The "tilt" portion of the column for raising and lowering the height of the wheel will be usable but I'm not sure if the telescopic feature can be retained. There is so little room to work with under the dash it's tough to tell until you try it.
The price reflects these considerations BUT there are definitely those who would prefer a little bit of a challenge to the project rather then just a straight bolt in...and yes there are now complete bolt in kits available with similar components used.
Those did not yet exist when I "engineered" this one.
Thanks for the info, I figured it was somebody's here, I'm very intrested
In it but it's the last thing I should be spending cash on right now.
It's also less the half the cost of the "bolt in kit" I'm really torn.
If I have any more questions I'll post them here thanks again.
Joe.
In it but it's the last thing I should be spending cash on right now.
It's also less the half the cost of the "bolt in kit" I'm really torn.
If I have any more questions I'll post them here thanks again.
Joe.
Talk to Scott at SACC, he has a new bolt in Power Steering unit for our Panteras! I think they are about $1500? The good part is he has one on his Pantera and has worked the bugs out! You don't have to find parts and hope they work together! www.saccrestoration.com
Good Luck
Curt...thinking about it myself.
Good Luck
Curt...thinking about it myself.
No problem Joe.
Just send me a PM if you need more info on mine.
Just send me a PM if you need more info on mine.