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bubba327 · 09-30-2009, 10:07 PM

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I already had the pulleys installed so I left the alternator on the inside pulleys and set the power steering pump to line up with the front pulleys

bubba327 · 09-30-2009, 10:09 PM

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bubba327 · 09-30-2009, 10:37 PM

The lower alternator bracket which bolts to the block. It had been 'adjusted' in the past and was just about out of metal at the rear hole. The new bracket moved the alternator forward 1/4" which lined up the pulleys better
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Alan's Classic · 09-30-2009, 10:52 PM

Nice work!!

hb32 · 03-20-2010, 07:58 AM

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The lower alternator bracket which bolts to the block. It had been 'adjusted' in the past and was just about out of metal at the rear hole. The new bracket moved the alternator forward 1/4" which lined up the pulleys better
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Having the exact same problem with the lower alternator bracket on my 65. What is your new bracket as shown off of?

bubba327 · 03-20-2010, 11:22 PM

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Having the exact same problem with the lower alternator bracket on my 65. What is your new bracket as shown off of?

I bought a power steering bracket off craiglist. I drove 20 miles to see that it was a home scabbed mess on a 292. I gave the guy 10 bucks for the mess which included a good GM alternator. So I think it was probably off a 292 but do not know what year.

Daverod --this is MY lowering system... just remove the wedge and the coils collapse!!! think I need new rear coils. I wonder how much these have dropped naturally and which new coils I should get? Get 2 or 3 inch drop maybe??

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daverod · 03-20-2010, 11:50 PM

Thats sweet looking.

I have my stock springs if you want I'll send them to you. I put jeep ones on mine. Let me know and I'll make sure I still have them.

Chrome in the Dome was lame. No bags, no frame dragers. Only one 63 and a couple 51's.

ol Curt · 10-06-2009, 10:00 AM

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Man,

I need to take a closer look at this. I had to add a two belt pulley to my alternator and didn't feel that was a good thing. Your's is much cleaner!

Vernski · 10-21-2009, 08:36 PM

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Man,

I need to take a closer look at this. I had to add a two belt pulley to my alternator and didn't feel that was a good thing. Your's is much cleaner!

I went to double pulleys they seem to run smoothly with no trouble so far. I just love the power steering now only takes one finger. Here are some pic's of my set up, also my engine had the short water pump.---Vernski

daverod · 10-21-2009, 11:28 PM

Sweet engine. Makes you want a new carb and intake does'nt it Bubba.

**slepysal** · 10-01-2009, 12:42 AM

nice work , funny I had to butcher mine to fit around my headers !!!

**Captainfab** · 10-01-2009, 12:48 AM

That turned out great Bruce. Have you driven it yet? Did you get the steering box bracket squared away?

bubba327 · 10-01-2009, 11:29 AM

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that turned out great bruce. Have you driven it yet? Did you get the steering box bracket squared away?

I haven't driven it yet. The stock three speed trans and column shift have to go away first. A 77 nova is donating a turbo 350 and the tilt column. The nova column and shafts are the perfect length. the intermediate shaft slides exactly into the rag joint.
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New gear box is in. Clearance is perfect with the 71 tie-rods
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New tilt auto column from a 77 Nova I had

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Recycled the 77 Nova brackets with some modifications. Working on a new bracket to hang the E-brake back under the column. Thinking about flipping the E- brake handle over and pointing it towards the passenger side. Would still be mounted flat under the column and right under the edge of the dash. .... still thinking about this ....Anybody have other ideas on E-brake options???

SERKETSICCS1NINE · 10-01-2009, 02:33 AM

Whats the pump out of?

**ChiefRocka** · 10-01-2009, 07:41 AM

Great job man !!

I plan on coverting my truck to P/S as well...Got to keep my eyes open from some parts.

Again, what was that pump off of ?

MacAttack · 10-01-2009, 10:16 AM

Very clean work - well thought out, with clear pics.

bubba327 · 10-01-2009, 10:50 AM

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Whats the pump out of?

Found the pump at a swap meet this last weekend. Cost me two dollars. Came with a power steering gear box which also cost me two dollars. The gear box has the same casting number as the new 71-72 gearbox I just bought. Oh well. I decided to go with a new gearbox just so reliability was not a question. I have a totally new front end and did not want the gearbox to be loose.

bubba327 · 10-01-2009, 10:59 AM

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A shiny 71 crossmember

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Installed with new rotors and calipers- Stayed 6 lug

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Used the 71 tie rods and remounted the 71 idler arm

bluesfella · 10-01-2009, 01:45 PM

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This is pretty much what I wanted to do on my truck - upgrade to the newer ball joints and spindles from a donor truck, but stay with 6 lug rotors. Where did you get the rotors from?

And if I did find a donor truck with disc brake calipers, could I just buy 6 lug rotors that would work with them?

Thanks!

bubba327 · 10-01-2009, 08:05 PM

Bluesfella --CPP had a package on E-Bay which I bought for less than catalog price. It fit 71 & 72 spindles with 6 lug and used GM calipers. I have heard other guys have had trouble with CPP but I had no problems at all. 1971 was the first year front disc were standard issue. I also have a 71 so when I found a 1971 rolling chassis on craigslist I grabbed it. I can salvage the other stuff for my 71. Guys say 73 and up makes a better swap due to availability and rubber bushings .

SERKETSICCS1NINE · 10-02-2009, 02:02 PM

Looks good bubba327. I got a 61 and I've been told I could use a 73 as a donor truck for the both the ps and pb. Whats your opinion since you do have a 63.

daverod · 10-02-2009, 08:23 PM

Nice progress.

bubba327 · 10-05-2009, 04:41 PM

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E-Brake in basic position under Nova tilt column. Hanging where it clears and works well. More brackets need to be built

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Removed the offsets from the brake pedal arm. This moved the pedal over away from the gas pedal. With out the clutch pedal the gas and brake were just too close. Welded on the larger foot pedal. Even says disc brakes on the foot pedal. New piece welded on the side is for the brake light switch to hit.

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Recycled a piece of the old 64 bracket. I left the brake pedal bump stop. Heated and bent the old tab back flat again (that held the old brake light switch) Welded on a new bracket facing out and welded on a new bracket on the arm so brake light switch is now accessible. . Original wiring reached the terminals

MacAttack · 10-05-2009, 05:06 PM

Clean work.

63lemon · 12-01-2010, 08:06 PM

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Attachment 502955E-Brake in basic position under Nova tilt column. Hanging where it clears and works well. More brackets need to be built

Attachment 502956Removed the offsets from the brake pedal arm. This moved the pedal over away from the gas pedal. With out the clutch pedal the gas and brake were just too close. Welded on the larger foot pedal. Even says disc brakes on the foot pedal. New piece welded on the side is for the brake light switch to hit.

Attachment 502957 Recycled a piece of the old 64 bracket. I left the brake pedal bump stop. Heated and bent the old tab back flat again (that held the old brake light switch) Welded on a new bracket facing out and welded on a new bracket on the arm so brake light switch is now accessible. . Original wiring reached the terminals

What year nova steering coulmns would bolt right up to my 63 c10, i want tilt but i wanna keep my four on the floor

09-30-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Bubba's recycling project Found a bracket off a six cylinder Camaro which had been butchered to fit around a set of headers, I Did not have the rest of the pieces so I just built them. The bracket as found, And after repair I already had the pulleys installed so I left the alternator on the inside pulleys and set the power steering pump to line up with the front pulleys __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project" Last edited by bubba327; 09-30-2009 at 10:17 PM. Reason: Spelling --My bad

09-30-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 As mounted and finished __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

09-30-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 The lower alternator bracket which bolts to the block. It had been 'adjusted' in the past and was just about out of metal at the rear hole. The new bracket moved the alternator forward 1/4" which lined up the pulleys better __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

09-30-2009, 10:52 PM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Nice work!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-20-2010, 11:50 PM	#7
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Thats sweet looking. I have my stock springs if you want I'll send them to you. I put jeep ones on mine. Let me know and I'll make sure I still have them.Chrome in the Dome was lame. No bags, no frame dragers. Only one 63 and a couple 51's. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 03-21-2010 at 12:42 AM.

10-21-2009, 11:28 PM	#10
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Sweet engine. Makes you want a new carb and intake does'nt it Bubba. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

10-01-2009, 12:42 AM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 nice work , funny I had to butcher mine to fit around my headers !!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

10-01-2009, 12:48 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 That turned out great Bruce. Have you driven it yet? Did you get the steering box bracket squared away? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-01-2009, 02:33 AM	#14
SERKETSICCS1NINE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 17	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Whats the pump out of? __________________ 61 Apache 327 sb from a 63 vette

10-01-2009, 07:41 AM	#15
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Great job man !! I plan on coverting my truck to P/S as well...Got to keep my eyes open from some parts. Again, what was that pump off of ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-01-2009, 10:16 AM	#16
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Very clean work - well thought out, with clear pics. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-01-2009, 10:59 AM	#18
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 A shiny 71 crossmember Installed with new rotors and calipers- Stayed 6 lug Used the 71 tie rods and remounted the 71 idler arm __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

10-01-2009, 08:05 PM	#20
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Bluesfella --CPP had a package on E-Bay which I bought for less than catalog price. It fit 71 & 72 spindles with 6 lug and used GM calipers. I have heard other guys have had trouble with CPP but I had no problems at all. 1971 was the first year front disc were standard issue. I also have a 71 so when I found a 1971 rolling chassis on craigslist I grabbed it. I can salvage the other stuff for my 71. Guys say 73 and up makes a better swap due to availability and rubber bushings . __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

10-02-2009, 02:02 PM	#21
SERKETSICCS1NINE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 17	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Looks good bubba327. I got a 61 and I've been told I could use a 73 as a donor truck for the both the ps and pb. Whats your opinion since you do have a 63. __________________ 61 Apache 327 sb from a 63 vette

10-02-2009, 08:23 PM	#22
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Nice progress. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"



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10-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#23
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 E-Brake in basic position under Nova tilt column. Hanging where it clears and works well. More brackets need to be built Removed the offsets from the brake pedal arm. This moved the pedal over away from the gas pedal. With out the clutch pedal the gas and brake were just too close. Welded on the larger foot pedal. Even says disc brakes on the foot pedal. New piece welded on the side is for the brake light switch to hit. Recycled a piece of the old 64 bracket. I left the brake pedal bump stop. Heated and bent the old tab back flat again (that held the old brake light switch) Welded on a new bracket facing out and welded on a new bracket on the arm so brake light switch is now accessible. . Original wiring reached the terminals __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

10-05-2009, 05:06 PM	#24
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6 Clean work. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

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