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Discussion Topic: 1941 Super Deluxe Power or assisted steering

Fhower

10-24-2025 @ 3:42 PM

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Hello,

The 41 drives great when moving. Parking is difficult. It does have Diamond Back radials. Is there a way to add power steering? Or would bias ply tires help.

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10-24-2025 @ 3:59 PM

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If you are willing to go to a 12V electrical system and give up having a steering column mounted shift lever, an electrical power steering system may work best for you.

TomO

10-25-2025 @ 6:45 PM

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The trick to parking is to turn the steering wheel while the car is moving slowly. It takes a little more room to make a turn, but it can be done with one hand once you get the hang of it. Keep practicing and you will find it second nature. I never turn my steering wheel unless the car is moving. I learned to drive before power steering was available, so it is easy for me.

It helps to have a little higher pressure with the radial tires (32-34 PSI) and the age of the tires can make it harder to turn the steering wheel. Check to see that your tires are under 10 years old.

Tom

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10-25-2025 @ 10:55 PM

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Tom, you said what I was going to say. Young adults today have never experienced a car without power steering, so they never learned that lesson all us old timers just take for granted.

Alan

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10-26-2025 @ 7:51 AM

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In response to one of your original questions, bias ply tires will make steering more difficult.

Ken

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10-26-2025 @ 8:38 AM

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Ken raises a good point. Get radial tires and you will find it turns easier.

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10-26-2025 @ 9:27 AM

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Depending upon your skill set, you can install an electric power steering system in your old Ford on the cheap by following the information shown in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRNOmAqsVLg

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