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Elchopperfreak · 12-11-2012, 01:11 AM

On the 72, there is a funky noise coming out of the steering, I checked and seems the steering box is attached by some brackets that are foreign to me, allowing the box to twist sideways
By the number on the steering box and a quick search I pinpointed its from a camaro.

All I have to compare right now is from my 1970 ( which looks normal) although both tucks have been retrofitted with power steering

Heres a pic.

1972

A closer look

Whats wrong with this set up???

Ps
Heres a pic of the 1970 set up

68gmsee · 12-11-2012, 10:11 AM

Ola, amigo... Una respuesta de el gran estado de Texas. Home of Heisman trophy winner Johnny Manziel.

I'd go to a salvage yard and try to locate the correct one for the truck along with the correct hoses. It's just too dangerous to take a chance with bad steering on your truck.

You can also buy a rebuilt one but in my area I can usually get a good gear box for around $40-$60. A lot of vehicles used the same gearbox but I'm not sure which ones. I'd take the s/n number off the 70 and do some searching.

midniteblues · 12-11-2012, 10:20 AM

boy that first pic looks very dangerous with the box held off the frame like that!

old Chevy guy · 12-11-2012, 08:41 PM

Looks scary, I'd definatly look for the right one. I have one that was posted for sale a while back. Let me know if you cant find something local. I cant help but think the shipping would kill any deal I could make with you though.

Elchopperfreak · 12-11-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Chevy guy

Looks scary, I'd definatly look for the right one. I have one that was posted for sale a while back. Let me know if you cant find something local. I cant help but think the shipping would kill any deal I could make with you though.

If it fits a priority flat rate box, its the same as any state..
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clinebarger · 12-11-2012, 09:13 PM

Car boxes are mounted inside the frame, Truck boxes outside. Thats why the mount are on the wrong side. You need a Truck box.

Elchopperfreak · 12-18-2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Chevy guy

Looks scary, I'd definatly look for the right one. I have one that was posted for sale a while back. Let me know if you cant find something local. I cant help but think the shipping would kill any deal I could make with you though.

Anything on that steering box??
Thanks
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Elchopperfreak · 12-11-2012, 09:09 PM

Was checking the 70 today bit could not find the numbers on it..
Anyone has the right numbers???
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12-11-2012, 01:11 AM	#1
Elchopperfreak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 164	Power steering question On the 72, there is a funky noise coming out of the steering, I checked and seems the steering box is attached by some brackets that are foreign to me, allowing the box to twist sideways By the number on the steering box and a quick search I pinpointed its from a camaro. All I have to compare right now is from my 1970 ( which looks normal) although both tucks have been retrofitted with power steering Heres a pic. 1972 A closer look Whats wrong with this set up??? Ps Heres a pic of the 1970 set up Last edited by Elchopperfreak; 12-11-2012 at 01:19 AM.

12-11-2012, 10:11 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Power steering question Ola, amigo... Una respuesta de el gran estado de Texas. Home of Heisman trophy winner Johnny Manziel. I'd go to a salvage yard and try to locate the correct one for the truck along with the correct hoses. It's just too dangerous to take a chance with bad steering on your truck. You can also buy a rebuilt one but in my area I can usually get a good gear box for around $40-$60. A lot of vehicles used the same gearbox but I'm not sure which ones. I'd take the s/n number off the 70 and do some searching. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

12-11-2012, 10:20 AM	#3
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Power steering question boy that first pic looks very dangerous with the box held off the frame like that! __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

12-11-2012, 08:41 PM	#4
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Power steering question Looks scary, I'd definatly look for the right one. I have one that was posted for sale a while back. Let me know if you cant find something local. I cant help but think the shipping would kill any deal I could make with you though.

12-11-2012, 09:13 PM	#6
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Power steering question Car boxes are mounted inside the frame, Truck boxes outside. Thats why the mount are on the wrong side. You need a Truck box.

12-11-2012, 09:09 PM	#8
Elchopperfreak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 164	Re: Power steering question Was checking the 70 today bit could not find the numbers on it.. Anyone has the right numbers??? Posted via Mobile Device



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