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Old 09-30-2009, 10:07 PM   #1
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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 Name:  IMG_2189.jpg
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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
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Old 09-30-2009, 10:09 PM   #2
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Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6

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Old 09-30-2009, 10:37 PM   #3
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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
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Old 09-30-2009, 10:52 PM   #4
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Old 03-20-2010, 07:58 AM   #5
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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?

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Old 03-20-2010, 11:22 PM   #6
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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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Old 03-20-2010, 11:50 PM   #7
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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.

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Old 10-06-2009, 10:00 AM   #8
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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!
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Old 10-21-2009, 08:36 PM   #9
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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
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Old 10-21-2009, 11:28 PM   #10
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Sweet engine. Makes you want a new carb and intake does'nt it Bubba.
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Old 10-01-2009, 12:42 AM   #11
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nice work , funny I had to butcher mine to fit around my headers !!!
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Old 10-01-2009, 12:48 AM   #12
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That turned out great Bruce. Have you driven it yet? Did you get the steering box bracket squared away?
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:29 AM   #13
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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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Size:  32.9 KB 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???
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Old 10-01-2009, 02:33 AM   #14
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Whats the pump out of?
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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 ?
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Very clean work - well thought out, with clear pics.
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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.
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Attachment 501618 Installed with new rotors and calipers- Stayed 6 lug
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?

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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 .
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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.
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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
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