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53 chevy steering

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by samsonized, Jan 12, 2014.

  1. samsonized
    Joined: Dec 20, 2007
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    does anyone know if a 53-54 chevy steering has a faster ratio then a 51 and r the columns and boxes interchangable
     
  2. happy hoppy
    Joined: Apr 23, 2001
    Posts: 2,327

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    I put a 54 box and column into my 50. I had both on a beach, the 54 box took fewer 360 degree turns Left to Right. sorry I forgot the exact count but it was like 4 VS 3.5.
     
  3. Snarl
    Joined: Feb 16, 2007
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    Yes they are faster, yes 49-54 interchange. Get a '54 if you can, it used bearings instead of bushings.
     
  4. samsonized
    Joined: Dec 20, 2007
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  5. fastcar1953
    Joined: Oct 23, 2009
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    anyone know the numbers on 54 boxes? i have 3 and all say 5665664. i know they came off 54 car. unsure on bearings and bushings. could i have late 53 boxes?
     

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