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here is my oe steering shaft before and after
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I stayed with my original column, due too time issues, I will install my tilt at a later time

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the instructions say to drill out the front lower bolt hole on the new box,I found out that the rear upper bolt hole need to be drilled out too
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sorry bout the grassy pics

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here is the coulumn "MOCKED UP" I used the white paint as a guide to drill a 1/4 inch hole. The instructions say to use a grade 8 bolt or a roll pin.....
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I opted for the bolt ,but will get it welded
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here is the pump all installed i had to modify the upper bracket so it would fit the headers note the custom throttle return spring bracket
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That's it . I could have finished in one afternoon if it wasnt for the pitman arm issue. As mentioned before you start this make sure you have everything you need .
As far as parts go you will need the addaptor (make sure you get the right one for your year there is one for 60-62, and one for 63-66), the power steering gear with pitman arm, power steerinng pump,power stering hoses , both pressure and return, ( make sure they are from the same year I went with 1972), you will also need to get a belt,hose clamps,power steering fluid, I also need to get a grade 8 1/4 bolt and nut, and a 7/16 grade 8 nut and a fine thred 7/16 bolt, grease cotter pins spray paint,and in my case a new pitman arm
As far as tools , a picle fork basic hand tools, a hack saw to cut the steering shaft and bumper bracket or cut off wheel,flare nut wrences,tin snips to trim the inner fender well I also needed a 1 .5/16 " socket. and pitman arm puller.
It steers great do it youl be happy you did

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While you are in there...clean up that frame a bit. Looking good and keep us posted. Nice, very nice.

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Yea I know , I had wanted to detail the frame, but I'll get to that latter
Thanks again to all, and if any one needs other pics let me know

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Part numbers for the hoses? Or are they just 1972 truck power steering hoses?

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What power steering gear did you use?

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I believe it's from a 1972 truck, it was there when I bought the truck, mid-project I guess you'd say.

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Looks like I have the same gear half bolted on. Bought truck mid project also.