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buds56 01-31-2015 08:35 PM

My power steering box install on a 61
 
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In searching for pics on installing power steering on a 60-62 frame I couldn't find any pictures, so I thought I would share a few from today on my 61.
I got a REZ bracket, didn't need the second plate,
Like I've read these are designed for 63-6.
After bolting it to the frame, the first thing is the lower rear hole needed elongated a bit inside and out.

buds56 01-31-2015 08:39 PM

Re: My power steering box install on a 61
 
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Drilling the upper front steering box hole requires a notch in the back of the frame

buds56 01-31-2015 08:48 PM

Re: My power steering box install on a 61
 
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I cut the top rear bolt down and welded it to create a stud.
Drilled the two holes out on the steering box for the studs to fit through.
Box fit right on.
At the top on the back I welded the back of the stud and the plate to the frame, probably a little over kill, but thought there may be potential flex.

slepysal 01-31-2015 10:47 PM

Re: My power steering box install on a 61
 
Good job.I went with CPP 60-60 kit a total bolt on kit what can I say I'm lazy

dougf 01-31-2015 11:36 PM

Re: My power steering box install on a 61
 
Thanks for the pics. Looks great. Any plans on painting the frame? My 66 came from Norfolk. Talk about the rust! Good luck.

bcontractor 01-31-2015 11:42 PM

Re: My power steering box install on a 61
 
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Originally Posted by buds56 (Post 7028282)
I cut the top rear bolt down and welded it to create a stud.
Drilled the two holes out on the steering box for the studs to fit through.
Box fit right on.
At the top on the back I welded the back of the stud and the plate to the frame, probably a little over kill, but thought there may be potential flex.

Right on brother !! I have REZ plates I bought long time ago [ a wife ago] ...check your clearance with the body of the box..it hits on mine.... I need to do a little grinding on the body [1/8] is necessary on mine to clearance it so it dont hit.....
I will be replacing mine with 1/2" steel plate and 16 gauge backup sandwich washer that I will be cutting on my Torchmate !!:metal::5150:


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