53 Mercury p/s conversion

[Sunnybob]

This is probably a stupid question and maybe I'm missing something:


why hasn't anyone thought of adapting the RAM system from another, more common car (Mustang?) to the 1950s Fomoco? Wouldn't it be easier? Is not possible to make a kit for that purpose?

[Sunnybob]

Here what I mean... something like that but for passenger cars:


https://classicautoparts.com/steerin...assist-kit-709

[Merc Cruzer]

Originally Posted by dean333

I found a complete assembly that was removed from a 53 Ford. I’ll need the bracket that mounts to the frame which is different on the Mercury…..part number MA-3351-C

Pictures of the Mercury bracket attached

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

Pictures of the Mercury bracket attached

[tubman]

Originally Posted by Sunnybob

This is probably a stupid question and maybe I'm missing something:


why hasn't anyone thought of adapting the RAM system from another, more common car (Mustang?) to the 1950s Fomoco? Wouldn't it be easier? Is not possible to make a kit for that purpose?

It's kinda a "Catch-22", If I were younger, I'd probably take such a project on, but when I was younger, I didn't need PS, and thought it was for women and wimps. Not that I'm old and need it, I am unable to take on such a project.

Maybe next year when I'm feeling better and have my strength back. Unfortunately, "Next Year" has never worked out that way.

What we need is a younger member with some foresight.