My 56 88 has manual steering, I am planning a swap to a newer (possibly the grand Cherokee) power steering box. I kept a Power Steering column out of a another 56, but I didn't grab the power steering pitman arm. Will my manual steering arm work or do I need one off a power box? I'm running a 455 so the pump and brackets are no problem.
There were a couple of threads on 56 Old p/s conv, just a month ago. 2 hambers were redoing a girls car. Try a title search for "56 Olds steering"
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658885&highlight=56+olds+steering That is the thread about 56 PS....it says you need the 56 PS pitman, and I think it said one year only....
You have my missing link to the reply below. Several HAMBers came thru with parts and info, I thank you all. Just need that column. Your manual pitman will work on a 605 box if you want to go that route.