Hydro assist steering questions, PTO option - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hgs_notes · 08-15-2007, 07:37 PM

I found a couple oddities in a junkyard today, and need some educating. I found a 67 GMC flatbed, 1 ton or better. It had this little funky steering set up I hadn't seen before. What I want to know is if this will work on a 4x4 by using a different mounting to the tie rod, and if it is even worth the trouble. I know guys with larger tires use a different steering system, but I don't know if this is the set up. Is this stronger than the normal power assist?

Next was a PTO which was added to a manual transmission. This was on another 1 ton flatbed in the same yard. The only reason I found it was that I came across the manual for it in the glove box, looked underneath and there it was. Is it worth anything?

Lastly, a truck had some newer style buckets added in. I have no interest in the seats, but I was wondering if these brackets are original bucket seat mounts. Anyone know?

Thanks in advance for any info.
HG

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2007, 07:46 PM

the power steering set up is a stock 67 and late 68 piece. It COULD be an add on, but probablynot. They were better then manual, but normally just leaked and went bad. It was added to a manual steering set up. Very much like early vettes.

hgs_notes · 08-16-2007, 09:16 AM

Any opinions on the seat brackets or PTO?

Bob Moore · 08-18-2007, 11:28 PM

The bucket seat brackets don't look like anything truck related. I would say definetly "NO".

I don't know anything aout the PTO so I can't help there either.

I hit 50% - sorry I couldn't do better - Bob

Shyguy · 08-19-2007, 12:44 AM

I have seen PTOs on larger trucks being used for such things as driving a hydraulic system for a lift bed.

Danny - Southeast Missouri

08-15-2007, 07:37 PM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Hydro assist steering questions, PTO option I found a couple oddities in a junkyard today, and need some educating. I found a 67 GMC flatbed, 1 ton or better. It had this little funky steering set up I hadn't seen before. What I want to know is if this will work on a 4x4 by using a different mounting to the tie rod, and if it is even worth the trouble. I know guys with larger tires use a different steering system, but I don't know if this is the set up. Is this stronger than the normal power assist? Next was a PTO which was added to a manual transmission. This was on another 1 ton flatbed in the same yard. The only reason I found it was that I came across the manual for it in the glove box, looked underneath and there it was. Is it worth anything? Lastly, a truck had some newer style buckets added in. I have no interest in the seats, but I was wondering if these brackets are original bucket seat mounts. Anyone know? Thanks in advance for any info. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-15-2007, 07:46 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Hydro assist steering questions, PTO option the power steering set up is a stock 67 and late 68 piece. It COULD be an add on, but probablynot. They were better then manual, but normally just leaked and went bad. It was added to a manual steering set up. Very much like early vettes.

08-16-2007, 09:16 AM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Re: Hydro assist steering questions, PTO option Any opinions on the seat brackets or PTO? __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-18-2007, 11:28 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Hydro assist steering questions, PTO option The bucket seat brackets don't look like anything truck related. I would say definetly "NO". I don't know anything aout the PTO so I can't help there either. I hit 50% - sorry I couldn't do better - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

08-19-2007, 12:44 AM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Hydro assist steering questions, PTO option I have seen PTOs on larger trucks being used for such things as driving a hydraulic system for a lift bed. Danny - Southeast Missouri

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