Power Steering

[countrytravler]

Did the 54 Dodge pick up have a power steering option? If not, what will work? Have a customer asking.

Thanks

dave

[Dodgeb4ya]

1954 used manual steering in all the trucks 1/2 thru 3-1/2  ton models.......except the C-1- Y heavy 4 ton models.

No advice as to what to install for PS.

[countrytravler]

19 minutes ago, Dodgeb4ya said:

1954 used manual steering in all the trucks 1/2 thru 3-1/2  ton models.......except the C-1- Y heavy 4 ton models.

No advice as to what to install for PS.

Research showed that the truck Hemi had power steering and brakes as an option.

[Dodgeb4ya]

No power steering was available in 1954 according to the factory service manual, factory parts manual and Don Bunn's "Dodge C- Series Trucks"

Only the the 4 Tonners had power steering.

No power brakes where used on the 1954 pickups either...bigger 1-1/2 tonners up yes ?

Edited August 15, 2019 by Dodgeb4ya

[pflaming]

Since Dodge trucks were for men, power steering was considered to be demeaning! Being a “mountain man” you should have known that! LOL

[countrytravler]

41 minutes ago, pflaming said:

Since Dodge trucks were for men, power steering was considered to be demeaning! Being a “mountain man” you should have known that! LOL

This is for an older lady that wants to drive. 

[pflaming]

You do attract the ladies, what can I say? LOL 

[HotRodTractor]

Flipping quickly through the books I have - I think 1957 was the first year power steering was optional equipment. I wouldn't swear to it, but its the first year I can find it listed as optional equipment ($112 too! ).