Power stearing and Disc Breaks upgrade

[Chevorton]

Hello everyone, I was thinking about the different things I want to do to my 1970 Chevy in the next couple of months, and I thought Power Stearing and Disc Breaks was a good place to start (after my other plans, tearing out the motor to reseal the engine and clean the engine bay), I am just curious I have heard so many different price ranges on the cost to do both these options, so what do you think:

-Where is the best place to get the parts for my power stearing, I want to do this on a budget, so should I go used or new? How much should I be looking at paying just for the parts(new/used)? I will be doing the work myself.

-Where is the best place to get the parts for my power disc break, I want to do this also on a budget, so should I go used or new? How much should I be looking at paying just for the parts(new/used)? I will be doing the work myself.

Please give me your advise, I want the truck done right, I am on a budget, but I also don't want to have to re-do the job in another couple of years.

I really appreciate your input.

Thanks,

[spike38]

I picked up a 72 chevy front disc setup at the junk yard for $150
But early 70s to mid 80s will work!
Power steering pump and box from an 81 C10 for $40
Power brakes booster came out of a van I was scrapping
And I'm making the adapter bracket. But there is a
guy on this site who makes them (Captainfab)
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=347484
Rear impala discs $100
Rear camaro calibers $50 on ebay
5 lug axles from Summit $220
And I'll make the adapter plates myself,
But Captainfab makes those as well.

Keep in mind, I'm going from
6 lug to 5 lug,
Drums to 4 wheel disc brakes
Plus new ball joints and tie rod ends.

Spike

[Chevorton]

Thanks Spike, I appreciate the feed back, it sounds like the junk yard is a good place to start, I know I will be having some more questions when I start the upgrades, but I just wanted a good idea of the cost.

Thanks,

[BardonRedDeath]

what all parts do you need to install power steering out of curiousity been thinking of doing this myself

[spike38]

Originally Posted by BardonRedDeath

what all parts do you need to install power steering out of curiousity been thinking of doing this myself

Power steering box, power steering pump, Hydraulic lines,
New fan belt, And the proper mounting brackets

Spike

[hugger6933]

Get a complete crossmember with the steering and suspension from a 73-87 truck or suburban. After like 81 the steering is a varible rate box. It will be the perfect time while you have your engine out to reseal. the crossmember will bolt in. Jim