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**68350** · 03-13-2020, 09:06 PM

Can someone post pics of their brackets on an ORIGINAL power steering set up on a small block 1968 pickup? Im guessing the bracket with the adjustment slot attached to the bolt that holds the motor mount to the block? Looks like one hole in main pump bracket that attaches to lowest hole on front of block. Then I have another small bracket as well. Could be for PS or alt. Should have taken photos a year ago. And it appears 69-72 uses a different bracket set up

**kwmech** · 03-13-2020, 10:26 PM

All I have to take a picture of would be what I took off of a 72. I have never seen anything different than that. Only difference I can think of may be when these first came out in 67 and offered power assisted steering, but I haven't seen one of those in probably 20 years

**68350** · 03-13-2020, 10:35 PM

I have lots of 69-72 set ups and of course theyre not even close it doesnt appear. The alternator looks to use the bolt coming out of the front of the exhaust manifold instead of having a lower bracket?

*randy500* · 03-13-2020, 11:19 PM

68 ps mounts the same as later years, the back bracket is cast iron though.
The alternator does mount with a front bracket and bolt through the alternator and into the exhaust manifold.

*randy500* · 03-13-2020, 11:32 PM

68 brackets on left, 2 piece, brackets on right are not related.

Andy4639 · 03-14-2020, 10:05 AM

Not a 100% sure if they are correct are not. I know the one aluminum isn't because I just installed it yesterday because the other one was not long enough to adjust it tight.
This is on my 67 Ramp truck with passenger side alternator.

Andy4639 · 03-14-2020, 10:08 AM

Here is the setup on the 68 I just sold. It has the drivers side alternator.

**uncle** · 03-14-2020, 11:48 AM

Here’s some from my 68 GMC. Not very good but about all I can get with it in the truck.

**uncle** · 03-14-2020, 11:49 AM

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**68350** · 03-14-2020, 06:48 PM

Thanks a bunch everyone! I think i can piece my puzzle together with all of the photos

03-13-2020, 09:06 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	1968 Power Steering brackets Can someone post pics of their brackets on an ORIGINAL power steering set up on a small block 1968 pickup? Im guessing the bracket with the adjustment slot attached to the bolt that holds the motor mount to the block? Looks like one hole in main pump bracket that attaches to lowest hole on front of block. Then I have another small bracket as well. Could be for PS or alt. Should have taken photos a year ago. And it appears 69-72 uses a different bracket set up __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-13-2020, 10:26 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets All I have to take a picture of would be what I took off of a 72. I have never seen anything different than that. Only difference I can think of may be when these first came out in 67 and offered power assisted steering, but I haven't seen one of those in probably 20 years

03-13-2020, 10:35 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets I have lots of 69-72 set ups and of course theyre not even close it doesnt appear. The alternator looks to use the bolt coming out of the front of the exhaust manifold instead of having a lower bracket? __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-13-2020, 11:19 PM	#4
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets 68 ps mounts the same as later years, the back bracket is cast iron though. The alternator does mount with a front bracket and bolt through the alternator and into the exhaust manifold.

03-13-2020, 11:32 PM	#5
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets 68 brackets on left, 2 piece, brackets on right are not related. Attached Images

03-14-2020, 10:05 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets Not a 100% sure if they are correct are not. I know the one aluminum isn't because I just installed it yesterday because the other one was not long enough to adjust it tight. This is on my 67 Ramp truck with passenger side alternator. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-14-2020, 10:08 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets Here is the setup on the 68 I just sold. It has the drivers side alternator. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-14-2020, 11:48 AM	#8
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets Here’s some from my 68 GMC. Not very good but about all I can get with it in the truck. Attached Images

03-14-2020, 11:49 AM	#9
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets 2222 Attached Images

03-14-2020, 06:48 PM	#10
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: 1968 Power Steering brackets Thanks a bunch everyone! I think i can piece my puzzle together with all of the photos __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi



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