Power Steering box on a '67 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

David67 · 07-24-2010, 07:21 PM

Has anyone done this? If so, what modifications did you have to do to the frame in order for it to fit?

Thanks

**NC67Chev** · 07-24-2010, 08:28 PM

I'm lazy when it comes to typing, so here's a short-cut to another recent thread discussing this:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=410700&page=2

If you do a search, there are tons of threads discussing this very thing.

Good luck!

David67 · 07-28-2010, 06:05 PM

Thanks a lot!

I ended up cutting out the place where it would bump and trimmed down the radiator bracket. Do yall think a curved plate needs to be welded on the backside or will it be good as is considering this isn't a high stress point in the frame?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-28-2010, 06:18 PM

I addressed that issue on my 67 panel project... Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67_panel_project.htm
Read through it and you will see what I did. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-28-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

I ended up cutting out the place where it would bump and trimmed down the radiator bracket. Do yall think a curved plate needs to be welded on the backside or will it be good as is considering this isn't a high stress point in the frame?

That is a high stress area. The 4x4s are known to crack there. You will need to reinforce it. WES

**john** · 07-28-2010, 06:43 PM

Check out the video by eightbanger to see what can happen in that area.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412979

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**michael bustamante** · 07-28-2010, 07:29 PM

wow!!

johnechi · 07-29-2010, 03:24 PM

I used a box out of a 76' truck, and it was a straight bolt in. I only had to notch one of the bumper support brackets a little and that was it.

68 TT · 07-29-2010, 06:22 PM

My 67 had power steering on it when I got it. The frame rails don't look modified in any way.

Was this just an option and the right gear box is hard to find or what?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-29-2010, 07:49 PM

The 67s didn't have the indentation because their power steering used a manual steering gear and have the ram assist power steering set up. It is when GM went to the integral gear that the gear got larger and required the indentation in the frame. WES

David67 · 07-30-2010, 06:09 PM

should've sorted all this out BEFORE paint

07-24-2010, 07:21 PM	#1
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Power Steering box on a '67 Has anyone done this? If so, what modifications did you have to do to the frame in order for it to fit? Thanks

07-24-2010, 08:28 PM	#2
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 I'm lazy when it comes to typing, so here's a short-cut to another recent thread discussing this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=410700&page=2 If you do a search, there are tons of threads discussing this very thing. Good luck! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

07-28-2010, 06:05 PM	#3
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 Thanks a lot! I ended up cutting out the place where it would bump and trimmed down the radiator bracket. Do yall think a curved plate needs to be welded on the backside or will it be good as is considering this isn't a high stress point in the frame? Attached Images

07-28-2010, 06:18 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 I addressed that issue on my 67 panel project... Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67_panel_project.htm Read through it and you will see what I did. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-28-2010, 06:43 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 Check out the video by eightbanger to see what can happen in that area. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412979 . __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,857	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 wow!! __________________ 1967custom

07-29-2010, 03:24 PM	#8
johnechi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 159	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 I used a box out of a 76' truck, and it was a straight bolt in. I only had to notch one of the bumper support brackets a little and that was it.

07-29-2010, 06:22 PM	#9
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 My 67 had power steering on it when I got it. The frame rails don't look modified in any way. Was this just an option and the right gear box is hard to find or what? __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

07-29-2010, 07:49 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 The 67s didn't have the indentation because their power steering used a manual steering gear and have the ram assist power steering set up. It is when GM went to the integral gear that the gear got larger and required the indentation in the frame. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-30-2010, 06:09 PM	#11
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: Power Steering box on a '67 should've sorted all this out BEFORE paint Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2015 IG: david_r67

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