Re: [FWDLK] 55-56 Front End question

[Scott H <kneedrager@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Dave!
I never actually drove one of these cars (once arounf the block with the
plym but that is it). I remember some other brand non ps cars I had.....
real dogs to drive, especially in NY city where I was at the time.
I guess the 80's and 90's have raised the expectations on how cars should
drive and steer. I probably dont NEED it but it is nice to have and I have
all the parts.
I guess I can order the parts without worrying now.
Scott

> From: David Homstad <DHomstad@xxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: David Homstad <DHomstad@xxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 55-56 Front End question
> Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 23:57:38 -0600
>
> Scott,
>
> According to the Parts Book, there is only one Center Link P/N for all V8
> Dodge and Plymouths for 55/56. All of the V8 tie rod ends, control arm
> bushings, pitman and idler arms, are also the same. The 6 cylinders are
> completely different and do not even have a center link. There are 4
> different vertical support/king pin/steering knuckel combinations:
> 1. 10 inch brakes: 6 cly only
> 2. 11 inch brakes: std on all V8
> 3. 12 inch brakes: Chrysler brakes used on D500, w/o PS
> 4. 12 inch brakes: Chrysler brakes used on D500, w PS
>
> You have option #2. There is no difference between PS and manual.
>
> Note: if the steering box seal on the column shaft leaks, oil goes up the
> column and out on the carpet. This was the situation on my parts car. These
> cars drive so easy without PS, that you only think about wanting it, just a
> little, at parking manuvering speeds. This is due to the large diameter
> steering wheel and gearbox ratio.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott H
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 11:39 AM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] 55-56 Front End question
>
>
> I need help again.
> I was trying to order the front end rebuild parts for my 56 Dodge Custom
> Royal. It is a v8 car.
> It seems that there is a difference between the power steering and
> non-power
> sterring parts. (specifically the center link)
> Now my car was originally NON power steering.
> When I put her back together I am changing over to power steering.
> I have the complete Power Steering columnm from the horn to the pitman arm.
> I was under the impression that I could just bolt in the new column and
> steering box and attach to the existing steering linkage.
> Now I am not so sure.  Has anyone done this conversion.  Will it go
> together
> as I expect?
> The next question is do I order parts for the non-power steering car (I
> think this is what I should do, if the conversion is as I anticipate) or
> for
> the power steering car?
>
> As always thanks again,
>
> Scott
> 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
> 1956 Plymouth Savoy (soon to go to a new home)
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