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kiwi nz · 11-15-2024, 10:43 PM

I had a 1968 Fairmont with the same style power steer as tubman shows. I imagine it would be easy to retro fit to a 1953 Ford/Mercury.

I do remember that it did not have the same "road feel" as some of the power steer cars that I have had since.
It was over 45yrs ago now but I do recall "swapping ends" in a spectacular fashion one day, coming out of a corner/intersection in the wet, due to over correction (think multiples).
Lack of steering feedback I seem to remember.

Even though I may still consider such a system for my 54 Victoria, I drive differently now.

Geoff

11-15-2024, 10:43 PM	#9
kiwi nz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 162	Re: 53 Mercury P/S add-on I had a 1968 Fairmont with the same style power steer as tubman shows. I imagine it would be easy to retro fit to a 1953 Ford/Mercury. I do remember that it did not have the same "road feel" as some of the power steer cars that I have had since. It was over 45yrs ago now but I do recall "swapping ends" in a spectacular fashion one day, coming out of a corner/intersection in the wet, due to over correction (think multiples). Lack of steering feedback I seem to remember. Even though I may still consider such a system for my 54 Victoria, I drive differently now. Geoff