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**slepysal** · 11-30-2008, 10:47 PM

here is my oe steering shaft before and after
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I stayed with my original column, due too time issues, I will install my tilt at a later time

**slepysal** · 11-30-2008, 10:54 PM

the instructions say to drill out the front lower bolt hole on the new box,I found out that the rear upper bolt hole need to be drilled out too
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sorry bout the grassy pics

**slepysal** · 11-30-2008, 11:04 PM

here is the coulumn "MOCKED UP" I used the white paint as a guide to drill a 1/4 inch hole. The instructions say to use a grade 8 bolt or a roll pin.....
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I opted for the bolt ,but will get it welded
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here is the pump all installed i had to modify the upper bracket so it would fit the headers note the custom throttle return spring bracket
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**slepysal** · 11-30-2008, 11:24 PM

That's it . I could have finished in one afternoon if it wasnt for the pitman arm issue. As mentioned before you start this make sure you have everything you need .
As far as parts go you will need the addaptor (make sure you get the right one for your year there is one for 60-62, and one for 63-66), the power steering gear with pitman arm, power steerinng pump,power stering hoses , both pressure and return, ( make sure they are from the same year I went with 1972), you will also need to get a belt,hose clamps,power steering fluid, I also need to get a grade 8 1/4 bolt and nut, and a 7/16 grade 8 nut and a fine thred 7/16 bolt, grease cotter pins spray paint,and in my case a new pitman arm
As far as tools , a picle fork basic hand tools, a hack saw to cut the steering shaft and bumper bracket or cut off wheel,flare nut wrences,tin snips to trim the inner fender well I also needed a 1 .5/16 " socket. and pitman arm puller.
It steers great do it youl be happy you did

*LILRED66* · 11-30-2008, 11:47 PM

While you are in there...clean up that frame a bit. Looking good and keep us posted. Nice, very nice.

**slepysal** · 12-02-2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

While you are in there...clean up that frame a bit. Looking good and keep us posted. Nice, very nice.

Yea I know , I had wanted to detail the frame, but I'll get to that latter
Thanks again to all, and if any one needs other pics let me know

62step · 06-29-2015, 07:24 AM

Part numbers for the hoses? Or are they just 1972 truck power steering hoses?

rusty66c20 · 06-29-2015, 08:13 AM

What power steering gear did you use?

62step · 06-29-2015, 08:16 AM

I believe it's from a 1972 truck, it was there when I bought the truck, mid-project I guess you'd say.

rusty66c20 · 06-29-2015, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62step

I believe it's from a 1972 truck, it was there when I bought the truck, mid-project I guess you'd say.

Looks like I have the same gear half bolted on. Bought truck mid project also.

11-30-2008, 10:47 PM	#26
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? here is my oe steering shaft before and after I stayed with my original column, due too time issues, I will install my tilt at a later time __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 11-30-2008 at 10:49 PM.

11-30-2008, 10:54 PM	#27
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? the instructions say to drill out the front lower bolt hole on the new box,I found out that the rear upper bolt hole need to be drilled out too sorry bout the grassy pics __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 11-30-2008 at 10:55 PM.

11-30-2008, 11:04 PM	#28
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? here is the coulumn "MOCKED UP" I used the white paint as a guide to drill a 1/4 inch hole. The instructions say to use a grade 8 bolt or a roll pin..... I opted for the bolt ,but will get it welded here is the pump all installed i had to modify the upper bracket so it would fit the headers note the custom throttle return spring bracket __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 12-01-2008 at 12:33 PM.

11-30-2008, 11:24 PM	#29
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? That's it . I could have finished in one afternoon if it wasnt for the pitman arm issue. As mentioned before you start this make sure you have everything you need . As far as parts go you will need the addaptor (make sure you get the right one for your year there is one for 60-62, and one for 63-66), the power steering gear with pitman arm, power steerinng pump,power stering hoses , both pressure and return, ( make sure they are from the same year I went with 1972), you will also need to get a belt,hose clamps,power steering fluid, I also need to get a grade 8 1/4 bolt and nut, and a 7/16 grade 8 nut and a fine thred 7/16 bolt, grease cotter pins spray paint,and in my case a new pitman arm As far as tools , a picle fork basic hand tools, a hack saw to cut the steering shaft and bumper bracket or cut off wheel,flare nut wrences,tin snips to trim the inner fender well I also needed a 1 .5/16 " socket. and pitman arm puller. It steers great do it youl be happy you did __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 11-30-2008 at 11:26 PM.

11-30-2008, 11:47 PM	#30
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? While you are in there...clean up that frame a bit. Looking good and keep us posted. Nice, very nice. Last edited by LILRED66; 11-30-2008 at 11:49 PM.

06-29-2015, 07:24 AM	#32
62step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 156	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? Part numbers for the hoses? Or are they just 1972 truck power steering hoses?

06-29-2015, 08:13 AM	#33
rusty66c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Athens GA Posts: 8	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? What power steering gear did you use?

06-29-2015, 08:16 AM	#34
62step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 156	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? I believe it's from a 1972 truck, it was there when I bought the truck, mid-project I guess you'd say.

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