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LGCC10 · 02-25-2003, 08:48 PM

I was wondering if anyone has ever put power steering on a 67pu that did not have the indentation on the frame. If so how did you do it? Thank you for everyones help already. But looking for more info.

Pete 67 c10 stepside

Earl Junior · 02-25-2003, 08:54 PM

I helped install PS on a truck without the indent. We used a torch, a couple of clamps, a chunk of solid steel and a BFH to make an indent.

I understand that you can space the gear box using washers, but that it takes away from the structural integrity of the steering column or something like that.

Fortunately, my 68 had the indent when I upgraded.

Kid · 02-25-2003, 11:20 PM

I second Earl Junior's post. I put the indent in my 68 frame with a torch and a "big" ball peen hammer. Just dented it enough for the box to clear. Now I am still looking for a power steering pump and brackets.

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2003, 11:29 PM

If you use the washer method like mentioned, it makes it real easy to shear the bolts holding it on (through mechanical leverage) and also, the gear box is more likely to be turned by 1/2 tooth or so and that will wear hte gear very quickly.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-26-2003, 08:42 AM

GMC Paul has a kit for installing power steering in the 67-68 trucks. You may want to check it out. $59.95

Jim

LGCC10 · 02-26-2003, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the help everyone. Jim I'll check out GMC Paul, do you have the web site?

Earl Junior · 02-26-2003, 07:00 PM

http://www.gmcpauls.com/

68 Suburban · 02-26-2003, 07:27 PM

Here is the exact page you will find it on:

http://www.gmcpauls.com/steering.htm

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-26-2003, 07:44 PM

68 Suburban

Your avitar cracks me up!

Jim

02-25-2003, 08:48 PM	#1
LGCC10 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: L.I.,NY Posts: 49	Power Steering I was wondering if anyone has ever put power steering on a 67pu that did not have the indentation on the frame. If so how did you do it? Thank you for everyones help already. But looking for more info. Pete 67 c10 stepside

02-25-2003, 08:54 PM	#2
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	I helped install PS on a truck without the indent. We used a torch, a couple of clamps, a chunk of solid steel and a BFH to make an indent. I understand that you can space the gear box using washers, but that it takes away from the structural integrity of the steering column or something like that. Fortunately, my 68 had the indent when I upgraded. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

02-25-2003, 11:20 PM	#3
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	I second Earl Junior's post. I put the indent in my 68 frame with a torch and a "big" ball peen hammer. Just dented it enough for the box to clear. Now I am still looking for a power steering pump and brackets. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

02-26-2003, 07:00 PM	#7
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	http://www.gmcpauls.com/ __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

02-25-2003, 11:29 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you use the washer method like mentioned, it makes it real easy to shear the bolts holding it on (through mechanical leverage) and also, the gear box is more likely to be turned by 1/2 tooth or so and that will wear hte gear very quickly.

02-26-2003, 08:42 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	GMC Paul has a kit for installing power steering in the 67-68 trucks. You may want to check it out. $59.95 Jim

02-26-2003, 06:36 PM	#6
LGCC10 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: L.I.,NY Posts: 49	Thanks for the help everyone. Jim I'll check out GMC Paul, do you have the web site?

02-26-2003, 07:27 PM	#8
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Here is the exact page you will find it on: http://www.gmcpauls.com/steering.htm

02-26-2003, 07:44 PM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	68 Suburban Your avitar cracks me up! Jim



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