changing back to 67 PS?

[gonnuts]

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]

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]

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

Not for sale!
Mike.

[Boog]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[chewychevy67]

here are some pics of the specific parts you will need for the conversion. remember that the drag link is specific to the model you have. 1/2 tons have smaller holes for the tie rods and the heavier of a truck you have the larger the tie rod holes will be because of the beefier suspension components.

[chewychevy67]

Originally Posted by srob67

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.

i have both omega hoses But one is too long and doesnt fit into the clamp that holds the hose off of the valve. i will definately use these if i have to but would like them to fit into the clamp properly. i have thought about having some made but no one local will do it for me. may have to ship them out.

[gonnuts]

Thanks for the info guys, I'm not going to put the original PS in right now but I might keep my eye open for 1 for when i do my frame off in a year or two.