The Ford Barn

Merc Cruzer · 07-16-2021, 11:30 AM

Just an FYI:

https://www.killbillet.com/forum/the...CUCgayMZsVtdps

tubman · 07-16-2021, 12:05 PM

Very interesting. I would imagine it would require an update to 12 volts and an high amp alternator in the process.

51 MERC-CT · 07-16-2021, 12:44 PM

Interesting adaptation but no mention was made on how the shifting of the transmission was addressed.

Did a little research and found that any column shift vehicle needed a new method of shifting gears.
In most cases a floor shift would be needed.

Merc Cruzer · 07-16-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Interesting adaptation but no mention was made on how the shifting of the transmission was addressed.

Did a little research and found that any column shift vehicle needed a new method of shifting gears.
In most cases a floor shift would be needed.

No holes cut in the tunnel for a standard transmission.

51 MERC-CT · 07-16-2021, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

No holes cut in the tunnel for a standard transmission.

Not at the time the photo was taken.
And it appears to be an automatic equipped car (no clutch pedal)
Being a column shift, a way to shift will have to be addressed (such as a floor shift)

Merc Cruzer · 07-16-2021, 09:05 PM

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I asked and he sent me the latest picture.

VeryTangled · 07-17-2021, 12:09 AM

Poetry...

Merc Cruzer · 07-17-2021, 08:14 AM

Further FYI: Computer controlled 5.0/AOD out of a '93 Mustang including factory EFI.

flathead4rd · 07-18-2021, 10:59 AM

I'm looking for some information about using electric power steering on a 50 Ford with a flathead. Haven't had any luck yet. Already solved the shift problem with a T-5. Anyone?

Angledrive · 07-18-2021, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by flathead4rd

I'm looking for some information about using electric power steering on a 50 Ford with a flathead. Haven't had any luck yet. Already solved the shift problem with a T-5. Anyone?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...power+steering

stegomo · 10-24-2021, 04:50 PM

there is a 3 part video on this on youtube using saturn vue power steering into a shoebox

Kilohertz · 10-25-2021, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by flathead4rd

I'm looking for some information about using electric power steering on a 50 Ford with a flathead. Haven't had any luck yet. Already solved the shift problem with a T-5. Anyone?

I put a Toyota MR-2 (2001) PS system on my '49 F-47, works perfect...I'll try to find the thread detailing it. I was last winter.

Cheers

Here's mine detailed on the FTE site.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ing-build.html

07-16-2021, 11:30 AM	#1
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,423	Electric power steering from a Saturn Vue into '54 Ford Customline Just an FYI: https://www.killbillet.com/forum/the...CUCgayMZsVtdps

07-16-2021, 12:05 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,304	Re: Electric power steering from a Saturn Vue into '54 Ford Customline Very interesting. I would imagine it would require an update to 12 volts and an high amp alternator in the process.

07-16-2021, 12:44 PM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Electric power steering from a Saturn Vue into '54 Ford Customline Interesting adaptation but no mention was made on how the shifting of the transmission was addressed. Did a little research and found that any column shift vehicle needed a new method of shifting gears. In most cases a floor shift would be needed. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

07-17-2021, 08:14 AM	#8
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,423	Re: Electric power steering from a Saturn Vue into '54 Ford Customline Further FYI: Computer controlled 5.0/AOD out of a '93 Mustang including factory EFI.

07-18-2021, 10:59 AM	#9
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 505	Re: Electric power steering from a Saturn Vue into '54 Ford Customline I'm looking for some information about using electric power steering on a 50 Ford with a flathead. Haven't had any luck yet. Already solved the shift problem with a T-5. Anyone?

10-24-2021, 04:50 PM	#11
stegomo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 24	Re: Electric power steering from a Saturn Vue into '54 Ford Customline there is a 3 part video on this on youtube using saturn vue power steering into a shoebox