Hi all, I found an ad on Craigslist, guy is getting rid of (scrap) a 68 coupe. And selling parts. The power steering is original and complete. How much should I offer, being that I will have to remove it all myself. I had asked what he was looking to get (since he is going to scrap the car) and he just asked what I wanted to give. The parts are pretty expensive on eBay, but they are already out of the car. Thanks in advance for your reply.

 

I would look up parts on Chockostang and see what the core fees are - since there is a good change most pieces will need rebuilt. For example on their website the control valve rebuilt is $125 or $250 w/o core. For hard parts that don't require rebuilds (ie., center link) just look up in catalog. Then just knock of what you think off that (50%). Hoses and ties rods just assume you will need to replace them. If you are swapping from 6cyl to 8cyl include spindles. Pulling parts with air or electric ratchet is a few hour job if not that familiar with system.

 

Thanks Palerider, I also ran into an old friend who has had countless mustangs and falcons. He pretty much told me he has never really felt the need for power steering on a mustang. He also was pointing out that everything would probably need rebuilt.

 

Personally, I would not add power steering to a non-power steering car.
I added a roller idler arm to my '65 with manual steering, and you could also add roller spring perches to help with steering.
Look here -
http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/idlerarm/

and here

http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/rollerperch/

especially if you have a weekend driver, power steering is something extra to maintain.

 

not gonna lie ps delete was on of my first mods since im a MANual steering kind of guy

 

Manual steering is fine, and works well....but if you start getting into handling and equip larger tires, then parking lots turn into a total pia and it makes the car more difficult to steer on a track.