Classic Roadster Electric Power Steering

[Tom Wells]

MBE,

No idea if this is appropriate for your car, but here's what one of our local Cobra guys did: https://www.firstcoastcobraclub.com/...power+steering

HTH,

Tom

[MBE]

Thanks for the thought but I am looking for something more like this:
https://www.buyautoparts.com/buynow/...h5gEALw_wcBike

If the link works, I tried to copy and paste the picture but the Buy Auto Parts site would not allow a copy & paste.
The unit in the link seems like it would be an easy install if the bolt holes line up and there is room for the electric motor and there is a wiring kit that will power it up to work on my car. I already have an Ididit chrome tilt column in the car so I would like to retain that.

[Tom Wells]

MBE,

Looks like that rack fits some mid-teens GM cars. Unless you have that rack you'll have major work getting that one to work in your car.

I couldn't find a Mustang rack in their site - that's the one most of the replicas use.

Tom

[MBE]

Yes I know that is only an example of what I think would work the easiest if there was something "out there" that I am not aware of. Maybe Flaming River or Ididit or some other supplier has something like it that works or is easily adaptable.
Thank you for your help.
Bob

[jwoodard]

Flaming River has several options, here's one.

https://www.flamingriver.com/electro...power-steering

[t walgamuth]

Originally Posted by Tom Wells

MBE,

Looks like that rack fits some mid-teens GM cars. Unless you have that rack you'll have major work getting that one to work in your car.

I couldn't find a Mustang rack in their site - that's the one most of the replicas use.

Tom

They have them on Speedway motors. Also they are called t bird racks. I have one on my VSE and it works really well.

[MBE]

Does the electric assist T-bird rack have the same mounting holes and tie rods as my manual Mustang 2 rack? This is why I ask members on this forum, people that have been through it before and have figured it out can save me a lot of frustration if they are willing to share what has worked for them.

As popular as the Mustang 2 rack is on any of these kit cars I am surprised there is not a known electric power assist rack and pinion already filling the demand for the for us that want it.
Something that can be swapped in place of the manual, powered up and Shazam! you are ready to go.
The EPas 1100 series rack goes for about $2,200.00 and the Micro steer is about $1,400.00. Nothing to sneeze at but it is hard for me to enjoy my car without some form of power steering.
Thank you,
Bob

[MBE]

OK, I give up; what is a VSE?? I see a picture of a red Cobra but am not able to match that up to a manufacturer.
Bob