Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67 chevy heaven · 06-24-2013, 04:28 PM

I am trying to find someone to help me properly get clearance between my frame and new gear box.
I know I will have to trim the core support bracket which will be no problem but
To dimple the frame.... That's more than I am capable of doing.
I would rather not have to heat my frame and hammer out a spot.
Is there another way besides using washers/shims?
I live in SC
Any help will be greatly appreciated
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67c10rustbuket · 06-25-2013, 01:59 AM

Some people cut out the section and weld in a half section of pipe. I cut two relief slits and heated and pressed the offending area in then welded up the relief slits. Others have made .25" spacers (fancy washers)

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67 chevy heaven · 06-25-2013, 05:10 AM

Great info
Does the welding weaken the frame steel
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67 chevy heaven · 06-25-2013, 05:18 AM

Got any pics of the area where you made your mods
That would help me understand where you made your beginning "
slits"
Thanks for the reply and help
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northern 85 · 06-25-2013, 05:29 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332923

67c10rustbuket · 06-25-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by northern 85

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332923

This is only for 60-66 trucks. This section of frame is flat on 60-66. 67 has raised mounts then 68 added the dimple. This spacer will space the steering gear way too far out on a 67+. Now if he made the plate without the spacers welded on it that should work nicely on 67s

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67c10rustbuket · 06-25-2013, 09:45 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=321

As explained by the cap'n in that thread.
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67c10rustbuket · 06-25-2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 chevy heaven

Got any pics of the area where you made your mods
That would help me understand where you made your beginning "
slits"
Thanks for the reply and help
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Here is a pic, you can see the welds where I slit the frame. I used a bottle jack press to push in on the frame. I would just weld in a piece of pipe if I did it again. I don't know about strength but it should do fine if welded properly.
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67 chevy heaven · 06-25-2013, 08:22 PM

Great pic
I had thought about a piece of pipe before but I was unsure if it would work
Thanks so much for taking time to try and help me out with this issue
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northern 85 · 06-25-2013, 08:26 PM

On a '68 C series frame, you shouldn't need any spacers at all, as '68 was the firest year that integral power steering was available on the C series trucks. Perhaps your frame is an early '68 or a '67 frame. In that case all you need are four 1/4" spacers, which I do also sell for $4.00 each plus shipping. You really don't need thos adapter plate for your frame unless you have a K series truck. Then this adapter plate will work for you.

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06-24-2013, 04:28 PM	#1
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 I am trying to find someone to help me properly get clearance between my frame and new gear box. I know I will have to trim the core support bracket which will be no problem but To dimple the frame.... That's more than I am capable of doing. I would rather not have to heat my frame and hammer out a spot. Is there another way besides using washers/shims? I live in SC Any help will be greatly appreciated Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2013, 01:59 AM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 Some people cut out the section and weld in a half section of pipe. I cut two relief slits and heated and pressed the offending area in then welded up the relief slits. Others have made .25" spacers (fancy washers) Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

06-25-2013, 05:10 AM	#3
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Re: Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 Great info Does the welding weaken the frame steel Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2013, 05:18 AM	#4
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Re: Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 Got any pics of the area where you made your mods That would help me understand where you made your beginning " slits" Thanks for the reply and help Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2013, 05:29 AM	#5
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332923

06-25-2013, 09:45 AM	#7
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=321 As explained by the cap'n in that thread. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

06-25-2013, 08:22 PM	#9
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Re: Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 Great pic I had thought about a piece of pipe before but I was unsure if it would work Thanks so much for taking time to try and help me out with this issue Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2013, 08:26 PM	#10
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Installing a power steering gearbox on a 67 On a '68 C series frame, you shouldn't need any spacers at all, as '68 was the firest year that integral power steering was available on the C series trucks. Perhaps your frame is an early '68 or a '67 frame. In that case all you need are four 1/4" spacers, which I do also sell for $4.00 each plus shipping. You really don't need thos adapter plate for your frame unless you have a K series truck. Then this adapter plate will work for you. From captainfabs post



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