1965 Fastback

[Busamike]

Hi, I need power steering on my 65. I know this has been done to death probably but could you guys help a new guy out. Ive seen the kits for about a thousand give or take, but I really do not want a divorce over this so... any way to go that is somewhat less expensive?. I can turn a wrench and the Mustang already has the granada discs so what will work? or do I need to bend over and buy the kits.
Thanks. Mike

 

[RacerJames]

http://www.rockauto.com
sells the pump for about 100.00,
the pressure hose for about 35.00
The cylinder for about 150.00
The control valve for about 300.00
Then you have to find a frame bracket, the pump mounting brackets and various nuts and bolts.
Looks like the kits are reasonably priced.

 

[v8only]

don't forget the steering box too...

I have the same issue..my stang is uncontrollable without power steering,..too much power and it's impossible to counter steer a rear slide..

I'm going to the rack and pinion route, no way I'm spending that amount of cash on just another steering box conversion

 

[RacerJames]

The box for power steering is different?
Why?

 

[v8only]

Yea, the hydraulic lines go into it. Power steering conversion is no cheap thing, you essentially have to redo the entire front end

 

[RacerJames]

No, the hydraulic lines on an early Mustang go into the control valve. There are no lines on the box. I believe the box is the same for power and manual. The only difference would be the ratio of the box. Are there different ratio boxes?

 

[blascrw]

May not be allowed... but MustangSteve just started selling a PS setup for early Mustangs. I have not used it... But everything he does is Jam up. Just google MustangSteve