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fair67
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Re: Power steering

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comethead wrote:Sorry if the post was unclear.
I sold the Falcon I had planned to overhaul.
I still have the 65 power steering parts that I rebuilt.

Joe
I misread your post and am sorry for my confusion.

fair67
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Well I found these 2 pumps and a bracket in the trunk. Anything look familiar.

http://picpaste.com/pics/22127336_10155 ... 716860.jpg

http://picpaste.com/pics/22119072_10155 ... 717023.jpg

Comechero65
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fair67 wrote:Well I found these 2 pumps and a bracket in the trunk. Anything look familiar.

http://picpaste.com/pics/22127336_10155 ... 716860.jpg

http://picpaste.com/pics/22119072_10155 ... 717023.jpg
That is a ford thompson pump, non canted neck so won't work with ac if you had or wanted ac. the bracket is the correct one for that pump. If you ever wanted to add ac you would need the pump with the canted neck. Or use a 67 pump.
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Re: Power steering

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Comechero65 wrote:
fair67 wrote:Well I found these 2 pumps and a bracket in the trunk. Anything look familiar.

http://picpaste.com/pics/22127336_10155 ... 716860.jpg

http://picpaste.com/pics/22119072_10155 ... 717023.jpg
That is a ford thompson pump, non canted neck so won't work with ac if you had or wanted ac. the bracket is the correct one for that pump. If you ever wanted to add ac you would need the pump with the canted neck. Or use a 67 pump.
Ron
Thank you for the rely I greatly appreciate it. I have been fixing many things wrong with this car and have finally got it so it may be drivable. The power steering will have to be sorted out soon but I needed to get the car so it can drive . Again thank you because I needed to know what I need to get the power steering working.
Thanks

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Re: Power steering

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fair67, once you find all the right pieces it should fit together like any other ford. Have you considered doing electric steering? I did mine that way and Fred (Sassy) did his as well. We can both advise if you are interested.
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Comechero65 wrote:fair67, once you find all the right pieces it should fit together like any other ford. Have you considered doing electric steering? I did mine that way and Fred (Sassy) did his as well. We can both advise if you are interested.
Ron
I have considered that but to be honest it is a little bit pricey right now I have so many other things that need attention on this car right now. That amount of money can take care of most of them. I appreciate all your help and knowledge.
I do have one question the interior of our comet is red do you happen to know what shade of red the dash and steel top parts of door are? It is in pretty bad shape right now and I would like to repaint it the correct color. If you dont know I can start a new thread.
Thank you

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Groover
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Probably Carnival Red (or whatever other name it comes under)

http://www.mercurystuff.com/1964-color- ... index.html
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fair67
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Groover wrote:Probably Carnival Red (or whatever other name it comes under)

http://www.mercurystuff.com/1964-color- ... index.html
Thank you very much I just looked and found that Rustoleum makes a spray paint that they have at my local Menards. I am going to go there today and see how close it looks. Thanks again.

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chartwig1980
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fair67 wrote:I am wondering if the 64 comet power steering is the same for 65 because the car we bought has had it removed. I would like to replace it so my daughter can drive the car easier. Any help or advice appreciated the one pictured is for sale from a 64 Comet we have a 65.
Thank You
http://picpaste.com/pics/21463198_14730 ... 036809.jpg

Check this out. I was thinking about grabbing it for my car but I want to do AC first. I have no problem with manual steering and need to focus on AC being in South Florida. I've emailed the seller and confirmed it was pulled from an I6 car. I'd recommend trying to talk them down on price though or maybe go look for an aftermarket kit. It might be a bit more expensive but everything would be new.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-1964- ... 1438.l2649
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chartwig1980 wrote:
fair67 wrote:I am wondering if the 64 comet power steering is the same for 65 because the car we bought has had it removed. I would like to replace it so my daughter can drive the car easier. Any help or advice appreciated the one pictured is for sale from a 64 Comet we have a 65.
Thank You
http://picpaste.com/pics/21463198_14730 ... 036809.jpg

Check this out. I was thinking about grabbing it for my car but I want to do AC first. I have no problem with manual steering and need to focus on AC being in South Florida. I've emailed the seller and confirmed it was pulled from an I6 car. I'd recommend trying to talk them down on price though or maybe go look for an aftermarket kit. It might be a bit more expensive but everything would be new.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-1964- ... 1438.l2649
Thank you for showing me that it is a little pricey but it is complete. our car is a 289 wonder if that would matter.
Thanks again

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Chockostang is a good source also. I used them when I added factory p/s to my '65 Caliente 6cyl. Give Dan and Carol a call, 217-882-2083. http://www.chockostangclassicmustang.com/. They have an ebay store as well, http://stores.ebay.com/CHOCKOSTANG-CLASSIC-MUSTANG

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fair67
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MattDoscher wrote:Chockostang is a good source also. I used them when I added factory p/s to my '65 Caliente 6cyl. Give Dan and Carol a call, 217-882-2083. http://www.chockostangclassicmustang.com/. They have an ebay store as well, http://stores.ebay.com/CHOCKOSTANG-CLASSIC-MUSTANG

Matt
Wow that may definately be worth looking into everything new and correct. I appreciate it.

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