cheapest way to convert to manual steering?

Johnny Dart said

I got the adapter from a guy on this site for $75.00 shipped,and the pitman arm from rockauto for $75.00. Yes,I am a little over my original estimate,but still a cheap change.

You dont necessarily have to change the pitman arm.Depending on the condition of yours. It just makes sense to put in a new part if you have it all apart,especially if its 40yrs old.

I have seen the adapter come up on e-bay from time to time.
Different car sites,swap meets,etc....

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thanks for the info johnny! ive looked on ebay, but its a matter of waiting for it to come up...as far as the pitman arm goes, it is nice to have a new one, but my old one is okay and i cant afford a new one anyways

I was talking to some who have said they just pulled the shaft out enough to be long enough for the manual box. Im wondering if there is enough engagement after doing this for it to be safe to use and have the column still collapse on impact?