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gregbr · 03-27-2005, 09:54 PM

I'm looking for advice on adding power steering and power brakes to a 67 4wd truck (drum brakes all 4)......what's the best way and what's needed?

krue · 03-27-2005, 09:58 PM

Adding power brakes is almost as easy as unbolting the Master cylinder from the firewall and pulling it out far enough to bolt the booster up to the firewall. Change the rod from the pedal to the booster and adjust everything to your liking. Now swapping to disc brakes is a little more involved, one of the next mods on my list.

gregbr · 03-27-2005, 10:12 PM

That's simple enough, I thought I might have to change the master cylinder also. Thanks

krue · 03-27-2005, 10:14 PM

Some people say you need to, but I used the same m/c.

gregbr · 03-28-2005, 11:56 PM

What do I get the power steering gearbox off of? The book looks like 67/68 Chevy & GMC trucks only, will the 69-72 work??

0ptikal · 03-31-2005, 09:22 AM

I've been trying ot get my power steering off of my 72 to work for about a week now.
It bolts up (very difficutly) and then the steering colum is rubbing the inner fender on my 67 and the pitman arm is angled a bit going into the rest of teh suspension. This is from a 3/4 ton truck to a 1/2 ton but should still work i thought. Also had to remove the bumper brace on that side. Getting to just buy a new gear box for a 67 and pitman arm. There must be a diffrence or so i keep telling myself

krue · 03-31-2005, 09:34 AM

Did you dimple the frame on your 67?

03-27-2005, 09:54 PM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	How to add power brakes & steering I'm looking for advice on adding power steering and power brakes to a 67 4wd truck (drum brakes all 4)......what's the best way and what's needed? __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

03-27-2005, 09:58 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Adding power brakes is almost as easy as unbolting the Master cylinder from the firewall and pulling it out far enough to bolt the booster up to the firewall. Change the rod from the pedal to the booster and adjust everything to your liking. Now swapping to disc brakes is a little more involved, one of the next mods on my list. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-27-2005, 10:12 PM	#3
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	That's simple enough, I thought I might have to change the master cylinder also. Thanks __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

03-27-2005, 10:14 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Some people say you need to, but I used the same m/c. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-28-2005, 11:56 PM	#5
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	What do I get the power steering gearbox off of? The book looks like 67/68 Chevy & GMC trucks only, will the 69-72 work?? __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

03-31-2005, 09:22 AM	#6
0ptikal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Churchville Posts: 35	I've been trying ot get my power steering off of my 72 to work for about a week now. It bolts up (very difficutly) and then the steering colum is rubbing the inner fender on my 67 and the pitman arm is angled a bit going into the rest of teh suspension. This is from a 3/4 ton truck to a 1/2 ton but should still work i thought. Also had to remove the bumper brace on that side. Getting to just buy a new gear box for a 67 and pitman arm. There must be a diffrence or so i keep telling myself

03-31-2005, 09:34 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Did you dimple the frame on your 67? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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