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levi 1983 · 05-09-2009, 08:13 PM

I want to put some form of power steering in my 56 townsman wagon but im on a very tight budget.. i was considering a 605 but today at a swap meet a fellow had a complete power assist set up from a 63 impala .. i think with some thoght and fabrication which i can do , i think i can make this work and still retain the stock column and box .. i realize that a 605 would be better and probably a 500 would be best. i can pick this up for 100 .. open to your thoughts.......Fred

chevman57 · 05-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Fred the power assist is pretty much what the original tri five power steering was in the beginning.
Terry

557B210 · 05-09-2009, 11:15 PM

Fred...I believe the ram cyl and cont valve may be the same....However, then you will still need a drag link, pitman arm, idler arm, pump and hoses.

chevyman1957 · 05-10-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by levi 1983

I want to put some form of power steering in my 56 townsman wagon but im on a very tight budget.. i was considering a 605 but today at a swap meet a fellow had a complete power assist set up from a 63 impala .. i think with some thoght and fabrication which i can do , i think i can make this work and still retain the stock column and box .. i realize that a 605 would be better and probably a 500 would be best. i can pick this up for 100 .. open to your thoughts.......Fred

I might be mistaken, but I think the 63 control valve has different threads where it attaches to the center link. If you look at the one that the aftermarket (Danchuk, etc.) it looks the same as the 58-up valve, but has been modified to fit the earlier version. A-1 Cardone still rebuilds the later style, so you might want to check with your local parts house and see.

Jalapeno · 05-11-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by levi 1983

I want to put some form of power steering in my 56 townsman wagon but im on a very tight budget.. i was considering a 605 but today at a swap meet a fellow had a complete power assist set up from a 63 impala .. i think with some thoght and fabrication which i can do , i think i can make this work and still retain the stock column and box .. i realize that a 605 would be better and probably a 500 would be best. i can pick this up for 100 .. open to your thoughts.......Fred

No, the 58-64 linkage, ram, and valve are all completely different, NONE of the power steering stuff is the same. You cannot directly bolt them in, nor could you even EASILY modify things to fit 55-57.

mickeywestsr · 05-11-2009, 01:51 AM

In 1982 I had a friend install a used power assist in my '62 Impalla SS. The cylinder leaked. Then you could still get a rebuild kit. It still leaked a little after the re-build but it still made the steering "much" easier.

levi 1983 · 05-11-2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the input guys... ill let you know how i make out if i attempt this project ... thanks again, Fred

05-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
levi 1983 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Mar 2009 levi 1983's Garage Location: ontario canada Posts: 311 Member #8232	power assisted steering I want to put some form of power steering in my 56 townsman wagon but im on a very tight budget.. i was considering a 605 but today at a swap meet a fellow had a complete power assist set up from a 63 impala .. i think with some thoght and fabrication which i can do , i think i can make this work and still retain the stock column and box .. i realize that a 605 would be better and probably a 500 would be best. i can pick this up for 100 .. open to your thoughts.......Fred __________________ Fred

05-09-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
chevman57 Sr. Administrator Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2006 chevman57's Garage Location: Graham,Texas Posts: 35,647 Member #264	Fred the power assist is pretty much what the original tri five power steering was in the beginning. Terry __________________ http://s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/chevman57/ http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevman57 http://www.trifive.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1177 1957 2dr sedan Bel Air, owned since 1978 1972 Chevelle Malibu, awaiting rebuild,owned since 1979

05-09-2009, 11:15 PM	#3
557B210 Administrator Join Date: May 2008 557B210's Garage Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 17,785 Member #5571	Fred...I believe the ram cyl and cont valve may be the same....However, then you will still need a drag link, pitman arm, idler arm, pump and hoses. __________________ _______________________________ ____________________david aka POPS & sherry__________________ 55 Belair Sportscoupe/55 Belair 4 door sedan/55 B210 2 door sedan/57 B210 2 door sedan

05-11-2009, 01:51 AM	#6
mickeywestsr Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2007 mickeywestsr's Garage Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 31,083 Member #1970	In 1982 I had a friend install a used power assist in my '62 Impalla SS. The cylinder leaked. Then you could still get a rebuild kit. It still leaked a little after the re-build but it still made the steering "much" easier. __________________ GO VOLS COWBOY

05-11-2009, 04:21 PM	#7
levi 1983 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Mar 2009 levi 1983's Garage Location: ontario canada Posts: 311 Member #8232	power assist Thanks for the input guys... ill let you know how i make out if i attempt this project ... thanks again, Fred __________________ Fred

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