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LGCC10 · 02-16-2003, 10:28 PM

I have a 67 step side with manual steering and want to put power steering in. Need to find out what gear box will fit? Any info would be great!

oldsub86 · 02-16-2003, 10:48 PM

Someone else probably knows for sure but I will offer my 2 cents anyway. I know a fellow who put a box off of an 70's Chevy pickup in his truck. He said it bolted right on like it was made for it.
I got one out of a 68 at the wrecking yard but have yet to put it on my truck. I need brackets for a 6 and the donor truck was an 8 so the brackets for the pump don't work.

SWINGSAX68 · 02-16-2003, 10:51 PM

Boxes from 67-79 should fit without a problem.

Slammed67 · 02-16-2003, 11:17 PM

The '67 frames don't have the indention which allows the power steering box to fit flat against the frame. You'll need the modify the frame to make it work. Other than that, they'll bolt right up.

67_SS396 · 02-16-2003, 11:21 PM

I'm not sure why, but not all '67 frames are the same. My '67 had the indention in the frame for the box. I used a box from a later model truck as well. I've seen '67's with the indention and without. If you have the indention, it will bolt up quite easily.

blazunfool · 02-16-2003, 11:28 PM

Do a search on power steering...check out post "steering gear id".
I posted a response earlier and it shows years and pics of what fits.

Longhorn Man · 02-17-2003, 01:00 AM

If you don't have the indentation, and install a later box, you will wear out the box quickly, and probably have darty steering. (ask Wes...he's been there)
To see if you have this indentation, look on your frame rail where your gear box bolts...if it looks like flat stock, you'll need the old style ram assist (like the old vettes) but if it has the indentation like in the pic, you'r OK to put what ever you want on there.

pissonNOS · 02-17-2003, 01:50 PM

probly the best thing to do which i did on my 69 gm i sweet talked my neighbour and he gave me the pump and bracket off his 73 chevy cargo van the bracket bolts right on and needs no extra modfication and for the gear box i just got one froma 73 gm out of the wreckers all i had to do was notch out the bumper brackets slightly other than that it works perfect. also it will be harder to find but brackets for chevelles and camaros will also work

LGCC10 · 02-18-2003, 06:56 PM

the indentation on the frame that you are refering to, are they on the outside part of the frame? Currently the manual box is using the front 2 and the rear bottom. If these are them I do have them so I can use any box?

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2003, 12:19 AM

Outside of frame...look in the center od the 4 bolt holes, you'll see a dent in there.

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2003, 12:19 AM

Outside of frame...look in the center od the 4 bolt holes, you'll see a dent in there.

LGCC10 · 02-19-2003, 05:28 PM

Longhorn,

It looks like its flat. Now what do I do? Looking for suggetions?

Thanks

68 Suburban · 02-19-2003, 05:53 PM

If you want to go with the original style power steering that came with your truck (67- early 68), I have the parts , minus the pump and brackets, which are the same for the newer years through 72. It is the ram style and works with a manual gear box.

It came of my burb and worked fine. There was some minor seeping from the piston, which is normal, but no leaks.

PM or e mail me if you are interested.

02-16-2003, 10:28 PM	#1
LGCC10 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: L.I.,NY Posts: 49	1967 Power Steering Help I have a 67 step side with manual steering and want to put power steering in. Need to find out what gear box will fit? Any info would be great!

02-16-2003, 10:48 PM	#2
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Someone else probably knows for sure but I will offer my 2 cents anyway. I know a fellow who put a box off of an 70's Chevy pickup in his truck. He said it bolted right on like it was made for it. I got one out of a 68 at the wrecking yard but have yet to put it on my truck. I need brackets for a 6 and the donor truck was an 8 so the brackets for the pump don't work. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

02-16-2003, 10:51 PM	#3
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Boxes from 67-79 should fit without a problem. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

02-16-2003, 11:17 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	The '67 frames don't have the indention which allows the power steering box to fit flat against the frame. You'll need the modify the frame to make it work. Other than that, they'll bolt right up. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

02-16-2003, 11:21 PM	#5
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	I'm not sure why, but not all '67 frames are the same. My '67 had the indention in the frame for the box. I used a box from a later model truck as well. I've seen '67's with the indention and without. If you have the indention, it will bolt up quite easily. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

02-16-2003, 11:28 PM	#6
blazunfool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WESTMINSTER, MD Posts: 60	Do a search on power steering...check out post "steering gear id". I posted a response earlier and it shows years and pics of what fits. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer 305TBI/700r4., 69 C10 SWB 400SB TPI, 400trans, Step side ., 72 4WD Blazer 350 TBI, 350 serp. drive & "Old Air" ., 94 Camaro Z28 LT1., 94 Grand Cherokee V8, 95 Grand Cherokee 6cyl.

02-17-2003, 01:00 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you don't have the indentation, and install a later box, you will wear out the box quickly, and probably have darty steering. (ask Wes...he's been there) To see if you have this indentation, look on your frame rail where your gear box bolts...if it looks like flat stock, you'll need the old style ram assist (like the old vettes) but if it has the indentation like in the pic, you'r OK to put what ever you want on there. Attached Images

02-17-2003, 01:50 PM	#8
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	probly the best thing to do which i did on my 69 gm i sweet talked my neighbour and he gave me the pump and bracket off his 73 chevy cargo van the bracket bolts right on and needs no extra modfication and for the gear box i just got one froma 73 gm out of the wreckers all i had to do was notch out the bumper brackets slightly other than that it works perfect. also it will be harder to find but brackets for chevelles and camaros will also work __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-18-2003, 06:56 PM	#9
LGCC10 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: L.I.,NY Posts: 49	power steering the indentation on the frame that you are refering to, are they on the outside part of the frame? Currently the manual box is using the front 2 and the rear bottom. If these are them I do have them so I can use any box?

02-19-2003, 12:19 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Outside of frame...look in the center od the 4 bolt holes, you'll see a dent in there.

02-19-2003, 05:28 PM	#12
LGCC10 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: L.I.,NY Posts: 49	Longhorn, It looks like its flat. Now what do I do? Looking for suggetions? Thanks

02-19-2003, 05:53 PM	#13
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	If you want to go with the original style power steering that came with your truck (67- early 68), I have the parts , minus the pump and brackets, which are the same for the newer years through 72. It is the ram style and works with a manual gear box. It came of my burb and worked fine. There was some minor seeping from the piston, which is normal, but no leaks. PM or e mail me if you are interested. Last edited by 68 Suburban; 02-19-2003 at 05:58 PM.

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