Junk Yard PS Conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Detour** · Yesterday, 12:23 PM

Bad shoulders and the short amount of driving I did in the truck last summer lead me to want PS. Even though I love the simplicity of the truck as it sits.

I see plenty of conversion kits on the thread and install threads. But when I look at RockAuto they show some of the PS pumps as the same part number from 67 through the 80s square bodies.

So I am curious, if I pull a steering box and PS pump out of a square body will it bolt up? Understand that I will need a different pulley and pitman.

Thanks guys.

geezer#99 · Yesterday, 01:58 PM

What year is your truck and what motor?

Pics of the motor help.

**HO455** · Yesterday, 02:07 PM

For the most part yes. Some where around 77 I believe the fittings on the hoses went metric. (Someone correct me if I've gotten the year incorrect ) But none of the squarebody hoses will work without modification of the inner fender well.

That being said none of the 67-72 hoses currently on the market will work without modification to the hose or the fender well so pick your poison.

What year truck? 67's have there own special challenge when adding power steering.

Welcome aboard. And please post some pictures our your truck. We do love photos of trucks around here.

**Getter-Done** · Yesterday, 02:28 PM

As HO455 mentioned

The later ones have the Metric stuff.

Personally, With your swap I would try to stay with the earlier ones.

I remember your truck in the welcome post you made.

Be sure to pay attention to see if your 327 has the short or long water pump.
This will affect the brackets and belt alignment.

Also, with yours being a 67 4WD.

You will have to add a dimple in the frame.

And obviously you will need a 4wd steering box.

**Detour** · Yesterday, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

What year is your truck and what motor?

Pics of the motor help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

What year truck? 67's have there own special challenge when adding power steering.

Welcome aboard. And please post some pictures our your truck. We do love photos of trucks around here.

Truck is a 67' K20 with 327. I posted a couple photos in the new member area a couple of days ago. But here are a couple pictures of the engine/steering as requested.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · Today, 02:01 PM

While you're scrounging the salvage trucks, maybe snag a hydroboost while you're at it if you've considered power brakes. Not much more work since you'll already be into the messy part

**richard2717** · Today, 02:10 PM

Here is a thread I have saved for when I do mine

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=762033

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Yesterday, 12:23 PM	#1
Detour New Member Join Date: May 2024 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 4	Junk Yard PS Conversion? Bad shoulders and the short amount of driving I did in the truck last summer lead me to want PS. Even though I love the simplicity of the truck as it sits. I see plenty of conversion kits on the thread and install threads. But when I look at RockAuto they show some of the PS pumps as the same part number from 67 through the 80s square bodies. So I am curious, if I pull a steering box and PS pump out of a square body will it bolt up? Understand that I will need a different pulley and pitman. Thanks guys.

Yesterday, 01:58 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,590	Re: Junk Yard PS Conversion? What year is your truck and what motor? Pics of the motor help. Last edited by geezer#99; Yesterday at 02:03 PM.

Yesterday, 02:07 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,072	Re: Junk Yard PS Conversion? For the most part yes. Some where around 77 I believe the fittings on the hoses went metric. (Someone correct me if I've gotten the year incorrect ) But none of the squarebody hoses will work without modification of the inner fender well. That being said none of the 67-72 hoses currently on the market will work without modification to the hose or the fender well so pick your poison. What year truck? 67's have there own special challenge when adding power steering. Welcome aboard. And please post some pictures our your truck. We do love photos of trucks around here. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

Yesterday, 02:28 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,061	Re: Junk Yard PS Conversion? As HO455 mentioned The later ones have the Metric stuff. Personally, With your swap I would try to stay with the earlier ones. I remember your truck in the welcome post you made. Be sure to pay attention to see if your 327 has the short or long water pump. This will affect the brackets and belt alignment. Also, with yours being a 67 4WD. You will have to add a dimple in the frame. And obviously you will need a 4wd steering box. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

Today, 02:01 PM	#6
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 493	Re: Junk Yard PS Conversion? While you're scrounging the salvage trucks, maybe snag a hydroboost while you're at it if you've considered power brakes. Not much more work since you'll already be into the messy part __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350

Today, 02:10 PM	#7
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