Importing a Big Block 1970s Convertible

[Miles Ahead]

Hi Guys,

Can you please tell me if it is worth considering a 1968 - 1972 Big Block manual convertible without Power Steering?

I think there is probably mixed feelings on this subject, but my previous C3 had power steering and I think it would have been hard work without it.

Thanks, Mike.

[VetteG]

Not getting much response here Mike, I would be wary of a big block without PS, mind you you could always add it, I believe you can get several aftermarket kits. Speed Direct do a rack and pinion steering rack conversion and as I recall they have a PS option which can be added, see http://www.speeddirect.com/

Hope this helps.

G

[roscobbc]

If its of any relevance my manual BB '68 has power steering but non power brakes. I have wide low profile rubber and a tiny 12 1/2" steering wheel - despite the PS with the small steering wheel its about as light as a European car with PS. I would really struggle without the PS!

[Miles Ahead]

Hi VetteG,

Firstly thanks for your response and I must say your car looks awesome

Thanks, Mike.

[Miles Ahead]

Hi Roscobbc,

Thanks for the info on the Power steering, I will check it out.

Cheers, Mike.

[mikial]

I had a 2 Corvettes from that era , one rat 454 and one mouse 350 , neither had p/s . Parking was more of a trial but once on the move things were fine.

[Miles Ahead]

Hi Mikial,

Thanks for your input, as I won't be parking other than in a straight line, I guess it is not such a mammoth problem.

Cheers, Mike.

[vaughan watkins]

Miles Ahead said:

Hi VetteG,

Firstly thanks for your response and I must say your car looks awesome

Thanks, Mike.

Mike your right there, one of the best looking C3's out there, simply stunning.

[VetteG]

vaughan watkins said:

Miles Ahead said:

Hi VetteG,

Firstly thanks for your response and I must say your car looks awesome

Thanks, Mike.

Mike your right there, one of the best looking C3's out there, simply stunning.

How Kind Chaps, many thanks

G

[roscobbc]

Some people have had issues installing Steeroids - I would think that a look at electric r & p would be worth thinking about - plenty of cars use it now.

[Voguely]

VetteG said:

vaughan watkins said:

Miles Ahead said:

Hi VetteG,

Firstly thanks for your response and I must say your car looks awesome

Thanks, Mike.

Mike your right there, one of the best looking C3's out there, simply stunning.

How Kind Chaps, many thanks

G

Sorry to hijack thread, but +3 to saying how great your C3 looks. Is that a original corvette colour or custom paint job? It looks incredibly deep and so shiny it looks wet, must have quite a few layers of clear coat on that?

[VetteG]

The colour is Marlboro Maroon and is the original colour, paintwork was done by Corvette Kingdom some 8 years ago. Since then its had regular (one or twice a year) clay bar, polish (McGuires) and waxing (Dodo juice). It's no show queen though, it was built to drive hence all the mods. Have a look at my website and you will get all the specs there.

G

Now back to Big Block power steering or no power steering...

[roscobbc]

Who is brave (and strong) enough to drive a non p/s BBC car with the steering box drop arm on the 'inner' p/steered hole?