changing back to 67 PS? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gonnuts · 06-19-2012, 12:17 AM

The PO put a newer PS set up on my 67, what all do I need from a 67 with PS to put the ram style PS on my truck?

SS Tim · 06-19-2012, 04:00 AM

The only pictures I have are 4x4. Why would you want to add back a lot of obsolete parts and leak points. If anything I'd put in a late high effort box tuned for your truck.

100%Chevy · 06-19-2012, 01:08 PM

Here is a picture of my 67 unit,minus the tie-rod ends and pump.

Not for sale!
Mike.

**Boog** · 06-20-2012, 06:06 AM

One has to ask why you would take a step backward like that. Unless you are doing a 100 point restoration maybe? Does the later power sector on it now not work well?

gonnuts · 06-20-2012, 09:04 PM

Just thinking about it because it's not the right PS for a 67 and cause the PO hacked up the inner fender with a cutting torch to make it fit and it looks like chit. Just wanted to see what needed to be changed as I've never really looked at a 67 with PS.

**chewychevy67** · 06-21-2012, 01:15 AM

the drag link is different other than that everything else is just basically a bolt on from there. a valve that goes on the end of the drag link (you can buy new), a cylenbder ram (you can buy new) a regular power steering pump (you can get used, new or you already have one), and the steering hoses (im trying to find a place to get new ones or you can get them made). the hardest part is getting the drag link and good hoses. you also need a special pitman arm which is specific to this and may be hard to find but if you find the drag link chances are they will have the arm to.

71Burb · 06-21-2012, 01:58 AM

I have a 67 if you want to check out the steering setup, i'm pretty close by. Send a pm with your number. Allan
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srob67 · 06-21-2012, 03:27 PM

Ecklers Corvettes has the rebuild kits for the control valve and the cylinder. They're about $20 for each kit now. My '67 has the Ram Assist steering also. I wanted to keep it on there because you don't see many at all with it. I found the hose kit from a guy in Texas. Just can't think of the name right now. $72 for the set. Just over a $100, some fresh black paint and she's good as new.
Ecklers also sells the control valve and the cylinder, $140 each. Not sure if they are the exact ones but they sure look like it. The rebuild kits I bought worked perfect.

**chewychevy67** · 06-21-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by srob67

Ecklers Corvettes has the rebuild kits for the control valve and the cylinder. They're about $20 for each kit now. My '67 has the Ram Assist steering also. I wanted to keep it on there because you don't see many at all with it. I found the hose kit from a guy in Texas. Just can't think of the name right now. $72 for the set. Just over a $100, some fresh black paint and she's good as new.
Ecklers also sells the control valve and the cylinder, $140 each. Not sure if they are the exact ones but they sure look like it. The rebuild kits I bought worked perfect.

if the hose kit is a exact replica of the original truck hoses and you remember who makes them please let us know. i have tried quite a few a few sources but they always end up being the nova or corvette hoses which dont fit our trucks. Rod.

srob67 · 06-21-2012, 05:20 PM

Come to think of it, I did have to have a new high pressure line from the pump to the control valve made up. That line had the wrong end on it.
My notes show it's an Omega #4051, but I couldn't locate one so I had one made.That was another $75.

06-19-2012, 12:17 AM	#1
gonnuts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Langdon, Ab Posts: 348	changing back to 67 PS? The PO put a newer PS set up on my 67, what all do I need from a 67 with PS to put the ram style PS on my truck? __________________ 67 Chev SWB, 400 SB .040 over, vortec heads, comp XE268 cam, performer EPS intake, edel. 650 AVS carb, 700R4

06-19-2012, 04:00 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: changing back to 67 PS? The only pictures I have are 4x4. Why would you want to add back a lot of obsolete parts and leak points. If anything I'd put in a late high effort box tuned for your truck. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-19-2012, 01:08 PM	#3
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: changing back to 67 PS? Here is a picture of my 67 unit,minus the tie-rod ends and pump. Not for sale! Mike.

06-20-2012, 09:04 PM	#5
gonnuts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Langdon, Ab Posts: 348	Re: changing back to 67 PS? Just thinking about it because it's not the right PS for a 67 and cause the PO hacked up the inner fender with a cutting torch to make it fit and it looks like chit. Just wanted to see what needed to be changed as I've never really looked at a 67 with PS. __________________ 67 Chev SWB, 400 SB .040 over, vortec heads, comp XE268 cam, performer EPS intake, edel. 650 AVS carb, 700R4

06-21-2012, 01:15 AM	#6
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,592	Re: changing back to 67 PS? the drag link is different other than that everything else is just basically a bolt on from there. a valve that goes on the end of the drag link (you can buy new), a cylenbder ram (you can buy new) a regular power steering pump (you can get used, new or you already have one), and the steering hoses (im trying to find a place to get new ones or you can get them made). the hardest part is getting the drag link and good hoses. you also need a special pitman arm which is specific to this and may be hard to find but if you find the drag link chances are they will have the arm to.

06-20-2012, 06:06 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,655	Re: changing back to 67 PS? One has to ask why you would take a step backward like that. Unless you are doing a 100 point restoration maybe? Does the later power sector on it now not work well? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-21-2012, 01:58 AM	#7
71Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 70	Re: changing back to 67 PS? I have a 67 if you want to check out the steering setup, i'm pretty close by. Send a pm with your number. Allan Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Al from Calary. 72 Chev S/B Ground Up Project.

06-21-2012, 03:27 PM	#8
srob67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KY Posts: 99	Re: changing back to 67 PS? Ecklers Corvettes has the rebuild kits for the control valve and the cylinder. They're about $20 for each kit now. My '67 has the Ram Assist steering also. I wanted to keep it on there because you don't see many at all with it. I found the hose kit from a guy in Texas. Just can't think of the name right now. $72 for the set. Just over a $100, some fresh black paint and she's good as new. Ecklers also sells the control valve and the cylinder, $140 each. Not sure if they are the exact ones but they sure look like it. The rebuild kits I bought worked perfect.

06-21-2012, 05:20 PM	#10
srob67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KY Posts: 99	Re: changing back to 67 PS? Come to think of it, I did have to have a new high pressure line from the pump to the control valve made up. That line had the wrong end on it. My notes show it's an Omega #4051, but I couldn't locate one so I had one made.That was another $75.



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