POLL: How do you prefer you manual steering maverick or comet?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by kmjwing, Mar 24, 2015.

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Do you prefer your manual steer maverick/comet with the manual steer box or with the power steer box

Poll closed Mar 31, 2015.

  1. Manual steering box

    11 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. power steering box

    11 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. CaptainComet

    CaptainComet Large Member

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    My wife didn't want to drive my Comet around on greasy city streets when it had the 4.62 gear.
    She did however, want to drive it at our really-well-prepped drag strip where she knew it would get traction.... :thumbs2:

    The lack of power assist steering wasn't even a consideration.

    I'd settle for driving it anywhere soon .... sigh .... not too much more work until then ....
     
    CaptainComet, Mar 28, 2015
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  2. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

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    A bunch of years ago a '68 Galaxie 500XL was featured in one of the automotive rags that was 428, 4-speed and had all the bells and whistles, P/B, A/C, power windows, etc but no P/S... Owner who ordered it new flatly stated "I didn't want the wife to drive it"...

    I've seen a special ordered, stripped '69 LTD that was three on tree, had brakes as only power assist... Guy who ordered(one of my customers) it didn't trust/want the power assists... He also had a '67 Falcon 2dr sdn that was 289 & three on tree, also without any power assists...
     
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  3. Thomas

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    There's really no problem. But there is more to the story.
    My wife needed another car to get her around.When my wife tried driving the Maverick she was 8 months pregnant and the strain on her steering the car was what made her concerned. She was told not to carry heavy things or strain herself due to reasons that some women may miscarry the baby. She also complained that the engine power was to much for her and thought it would be safer to go with a modern car.
    She bought herself a nice modern car that has power steering.
     
    Thomas, Mar 28, 2015
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  4. Richard Kuss

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    Manual steering with PS box. funnest car to drive I've ever owned. love it!!

    even if it feels like wrestling a gorilla in a parking lot. lol...

    seriously though, as long as you're rolling its not so hard to turn.
     
    Richard Kuss, Mar 28, 2015
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  5. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I only drove my 69.5 Maverick once to bring it home many years ago - it had a manual box and it was very easy to steer
     
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  6. rthomas771

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    Yep...that's the secret you got to be rolling if you want the wheels to turn easily. Skinny tires up front helps a lot too
     
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  7. Hotrock

    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    I just remembered that Shelby America installed power steering gear boxes, designed with decreased lock-to-lock travel on all 1965 GT 350s which were spec'd from Ford with manual steering.
     
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  8. Krazy Comet

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    Well I see it's a 11 to 11 tie, that really helps with decision making... :yup::disagree:

    Since I have P/S and plan on keeping it, I didn't vote...
     
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    Krazy Comet, Apr 2, 2015
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  9. kmjwing

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    Haha I see we do have a tie. This is all very good info. Thank you to everyone that voted and posted. I encourage everyone on the forum to continue posting their knowledge and experience for the rest of the community. Thanks all
     
    kmjwing, Apr 2, 2015
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  10. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Effie's biggest complaint when driving it... barking second gear everytime it leaves a light...:drive:...:chirp:
     
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  11. mjm0395

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    Just to toss it in..power rack and pinion...
     
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  12. WinterBlue71

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    Our old '70 had power steering but the '71 has manual. I like power steering, but not enough to change my current Maverick over to it.
     
    WinterBlue71, Apr 4, 2015
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