Y block Billy (3/12/2013)
Sorry to get on a rant here but I get perturbed with people butchering up these old carsSometimes we need to know the history of a car to see the big picture. For example you may look at my '55 RanchWagon and get "perturbed" with me that I "butchered" it because it has a C-4 trans, granada power disks, 8" rear, power window and door locks, etc. without taking into account that if I hadn't "butchered" it, it would no longer be on the road. It would be a Hyundai by now.
It has "Salvaged" stamped on the pink slip and wears it's badge proudly.
Could have it been restored to stock? Maybe, at great expense. Cheaper (and with upgrades) to get a '74-75 Granada and "butcher" it by removing the C-4, Complete braking system, rear end, and various odds and ends that I either used or sold to finance the '55. Sold what was left for scrap.
Car still looks stock (tho lower) but handles and stopped great. Sound somewhat stock also as it has a '57 312".
Back to the Power steering. I posted in the past some instructions on installing a Granada Power Steering that Dick Cohen (RIP), founder of Drop n' Stop gave me. If you are interested I can repost. I have seen some using Jeep Cherokee steering boxes with an adapter plate as shown in the link. I'll see if I can find where I saw that. I think it was on the H.A.M.B.
"The Master Cylinder"
Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL 