My Dad bought a new dark blue four door Cadillac in 1950, trading in our 1938 Cadillac Sedan. Although quite young I loved that ’50 Cadillac. I always felt very safe riding in it and have many fond memories of it. For example, I was “allowed” to sit in the front seat, next to my Dad, only as long as I did not touch the wonder bar on the radio. It was an irresistible marvel. We called it a “wonder bar” because when you touched it the station selector would wonder back and forth, never finding a station. It would then have to go back to the dealer for repair.
As I got older I decided I wanted my very own replacement for the ’50. The rear fenders on the 1949 were more appealing to me so that was the way to go. I also wanted a car with the new OHV V-8. I had had a 1937 and wanted the newer motor. After several misses I finally did get a nice original 1949 two door fastback. It’s a great drive. My wife and I like to take it out for leisurely Saturday drives around some of our lakes. That old gal (the Car!!) sure turns heads.
It would be more fun for me if it had power steering, guess I am getting old and soft. I have bought power steering parts from a 1955 Cadillac parts car to convert the 1949 to a factory like power steering set up. This is not a bolt in type of conversion and so I want to do it correctly the first time with safety and a workman like appearance.
Guys I really need your help here. I would like to hear from anyone who has successfully done this conversion or knows someone who has.