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New Steering Columns for 1940 Fords

Berea, Ohio — Flaming River has introduced steering columns for the popular 1940 Ford, plus other street rods desiring the period “retro” look. The new columns allow the use of the classic Ford steering wheel with no modification or the use of the popular aftermarket steering wheel designs.

The column is based upon the classic stainless steel Flaming River roadster column. The upper end shaft uses a keyed ¾” steering shaft to accept the original Ford steering wheel’s keyway design. A second column version uses a splined shaft, and is designed for use with aftermarket reproduction ‘40 Ford-style wheels.

The laser-crafted column uses all-new components including wiring harness, featuring either a 1-1/2” or 1-3/4” stainless steel tube below the CNC-machined cast stainless steel bell to further enhance the retro feel of the wheel/column combination. The column uses a modern, self-canceling turn signal stalk and a hazard-warning switch. The columns are available with a hazard delete option. The columns are available in either polished or mill finish (paintable) versions, and use a ¾”-36 splined output shaft.

New Power Steering System
For 1970-81 Camaros

Berea, Ohio — Flaming River has introduced a complete bolt-in power steering system (FR1561KT) for the Gen II 1970-81 Chevrolet Camaros with small and big block engines.

The system is designed for 1970 to 1981 Camaros with original or retrofit engines and contains all the required elements to update the stock steering system to the current, state of the art power steering box technologies.

The system includes the FR1561 TryV™ Power steering box (14:1 ratio), the Flaming River variable pressure steering pump, power steering reservoir with billet aluminum mounts, a custom length EZ-Fit steering shaft and the braided stainless steel hoses.

The complete system weighs 23 pounds, resulting in a 6+ weight savings. Additionally, the system is more compact, resulting in increased clearance. The TryV steering box’s rack & pinion type valving provides better steering response and improved handling over the original GM steering box.

The EZ-Fit shaft improves steering comfort by reducing road and chassis flex vibration.

New Rack & Pinion Steering System
For 68-72 Chevelle

Best New Product winner from SEMA

Berea, Ohio — Flaming River has introduced a rack & pinion cradle steering system for the 1968 to 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle and El Camino, plus other sister GM Intermediate cars of the same period – Pontiac GTO/LeMans, Oldsmobile 4-4-2/Cutlass and Buick GS/Skylark, plus the GMC Conquistador.

The system is designed for cars powered by small or big block Chevrolet engines and is available in manual and power steering versions (power version shown). The rack & pinion cradle steering system is carefully designed to maintain the full stock steering radius.

The Chevelle rack & pinion cradle systems uses a travel bar system to attach the rack gear to the tie rod ends. The system locates the tie rods closer to the original operating plane.

The Chevelle rack & pinion cradles are precision jig-welded and install in the stock steering system mounting holes. No drilling, cutting or welding is required.

The Chevelle/El Camino rack & pinion cradle system uses the original steering column or is available with a new Flaming River floor shift column (paintable mill finish or polished). Each system includes all required Grade 8 mounting hardware, universal joints and shafting. The unit with a column includes the column mounting hardware and electrical connector. The power steering version includes the power steering pump and the remote power steering fluid reservoir.

New Rack & Pinion Steering System
 For 68-72 Chevy Nova

Berea, Ohio — Flaming River has introduced a rack & pinion cradle steering system for the 1968 to 1972 Chevrolet Nova.

The system is designed for Novas powered by small or big block Chevrolet engines and is available in manual and power steering versions (power version shown). The rack & pinion cradle steering system is carefully designed to maintain the full stock steering radius.

The Nova rack & pinion cradle systems uses a travel bar system to attach the rack gear to the tie rod ends. The system locates the tie rods closer to the original operating plane.

The Nova rack & pinion cradles are precision jig-welded and install in the stock steering system mounting holes. No drilling, cutting or welding is required.

The Nova rack & pinion cradle system uses the original steering column or is available with a new Flaming River floor shift column (paintable mill finish or polished). Each system includes all required Grade 8 mounting hardware, universal joints and shafting. The unit with a column includes the column mounting hardware and electrical connector. The power steering version includes the power steering pump and the remote power steering fluid reservoir.

New Rack & Pinion Steering System
For Big Block 67-69 Camaros

Berea, Ohio — Flaming River has introduced the rack & pinion cradle steering system for the 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro with L88-based big block engines.

The system is designed for Camaros with original or retrofit big block engines and is available in manual or power steering versions (power version shown). The rack & pinion cradle steering system is carefully designed to maintain the full stock steering radius.

The big block Camaro rack & pinion cradles are jig-welded and install in the original mounting location of the steering box and idler arm, using the stock mounting holes. No drilling, cutting or welding is required.

The big block Camaro rack & pinion cradle system is available with a new Flaming River stainless steel steering column in paintable mill finish polished finish. It is also available in a column-delete option for use with the original column. Each system includes all required Grade 8 mounting hardware, universal joints and shafting; and the column versions include the mounting accessories for the column. The power steering version includes the power steering pump and the remote reservoir.

New Power Rack & Pinion Steering System For 55-57 Thunderbird

Berea, Ohio — Flaming River has introduced a power rack & pinion cradle steering system for the classic 1955 to 1957 Ford Thunderbird equipped with the original 292 Y-block engine.

The system is designed for these classic Thunderbirds with the stock frame cross member and suspension. The rack & pinion cradle steering system is carefully designed to maintain the full stock steering radius.

The Thunderbird rack & pinion cradle systems uses a travel bar system to attach the rack gear to the tie rod ends. The system locates the tie rods closer to the original operating plane.

The Thunderbird rack & pinion cradles are precision jig-welded and install in the stock steering system mounting holes. The cradle assembly also adds strength to the frame. No drilling, cutting or welding is required.

The Thunderbird power rack & pinion cradle system includes a new Flaming River stainless steel steering column in paintable mill finish or a highly polished finish. Each system includes all required Grade 8 mounting hardware, universal joints and shafting, the mounting accessories for the column and the power steering pump and the remote power steering fluid reservoir.