Adding Power Steering to a RHD C2

Mr. Cricket

Mr. Cricket

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A friend and NW member bought the red convertible '63 Corvette that has a right hand drive conversion. She is adamant she has to fit power steering and has reached out to me to see a) which type to go with and b) do I foresee and issues in getting it done (by a garage).

Mine are all factory PS except the red 66 which has Steeroids fitted (which is awesome btw) so it's not something I have experience with. So Steeroids is an option and the other popular one is Borgson I guess. Anyone experienced with fitting after market PS that can see any pitfalls in doing a conversion please?
 
Mr. Cricket

Mr. Cricket

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Chevrolet said:
Nice! This one with the Ruudspeed RHD conversion?
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That's the one. I did the inspection as I was in the Cotswolds over a weekend so not that far from where the car was stored.

I got it down to 45k as it did need a few things sorting out besides installing PS.

The Ramjet is a nice bit of kit
 
Mr. Cricket

Mr. Cricket

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Thanks Pete, I did look for Ruddspeed but didn't find them so thought maybe they don't exist anymore. I've emailed them and asked if they can confirm it can be done and if they can supply the parts.
 
Chevrolet

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Nassau65

Nassau65

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Borgson used to be the one to fit in the “old” days, probably more alternatives about today.
I personally think power steering is a must have. I went to see a RHD 1964 convertible 35 odd years ago, nice car but passed on it as no power steering. It was quite difficult to park especially if you’re used to PS.
 
Roscobbc

Roscobbc

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Seem to recall hot rodders at some point using Vauxhall Corsa or similar electric steering components sourced from scrapyards and adapting accordingly.
 
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Mr. Cricket

Mr. Cricket

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Thanks for the suggestions but a reminder, this needs to work on a C2 already converted to right hand drive. I'm thinking original C2 power steering should just 'flip' over but having never messed with my factory PS I'm guessing it will work?
 
62 C1

62 C1

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I used an EZ system on my RHD C1

www.ezpowersteering.com

Electric Powersteering for Classic Cars - EZ Electric Power Steering

Electric Power Steeringwheel
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They specialise in electric power steering systems for classic car. It all fitted un the dash and has a variable power control that you can mount under the dash to turn to your choice of sterring weight or turn it up when parking and right down on the motorway.

Corvette C2 Archives - EZ Electric Power Steering is the link for the C2 ones so they can probably advise you on the best fit for your RHD conversion.

They also used to stock slightly smaller replica steering wheels for when you have your PS installed if you want more room.
 
Mr. Cricket

Mr. Cricket

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62 C1 said:
I used an EZ system on my RHD C1

www.ezpowersteering.com

Electric Powersteering for Classic Cars - EZ Electric Power Steering

Electric Power Steeringwheel
www.ezpowersteering.com www.ezpowersteering.com

They specialise in electric power steering systems for classic car. It all fitted un the dash and has a variable power control that you can mount under the dash to turn to your choice of sterring weight or turn it up when parking and right down on the motorway.

Corvette C2 Archives - EZ Electric Power Steering is the link for the C2 ones so they can probably advise you on the best fit for your RHD conversion.

They also used to stock slightly smaller replica steering wheels for when you have your PS installed if you want more room.
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Thank you for this
 
Nassau65

Nassau65

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Certainly a few good options about nowadays. Will certainly agree a mid year is a lot more pleasant to drive with power steering. ( as all old cars are nowadays)
 
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