Needing guidance and advice

[67chevy1]

Ok I know there was a thread n dimpling a 67 frame for the newer power steering gearbox but I can't seem to find them. Whats the best way to get it accomplished? Thanks in advance!!!!

[kitsbeach]

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[BlackedOut67shorty]

Use a mighty hammer and pound it in submission where the steering box would protrude into the frame, doesn't need to go far. mmay need to apply a lil heat . Even herd of some people just running spacers too.

[Rick.Coleman]

Here is how I fixed my frame for Power steering. Took a section of a front frame bracket (same gauge as the frame) and widened it a bit at the top. Cut a hole in the frame and welded in.

[67chevy1]

I wondered if I couldn't run spacers. That's what I think I might try as my frame just got blasted and powder coated and I really don't like the idea of heating it or beating the heck out of it. I'm not sure that I won't have to notch the core support bracket a little also if I tighten the gearbox to the frame. I think a 1/4" spacer on all bolts will do the trick.

[midniteblues]

you could also shave a tiny amount off the back of the steering box.
I have read on here that spacers throws off your steering geometry but alot of guys have done it.

btw nice job rick

[Tom Vogel]

I used a couple of washers behind an 86 power box on a 69. (The 86 up box is a little bigger) It worked just fine. I drove the wheels off that truck. There is no reason I can see why you could not just double up some washers between the box and frame like I did.

[geezer#99]

Have you tried bolting it on or are you assuming it won't fit without dimpling or spacers.
Some 67 frames need no modifications.

[67chevy1]

Yeah I tried bolting it on and the bottom will touch but the top sticks out 3/8". So I think if I would role it up just a little it would even out at about a 1/4".

[67chevy1]

This is what I think I'm going to try instead of beating heating or welding on the newly powder coated frame. I made a set of 1/4" spacers. If it throws the steering wheel off in 1 direction, I think I can use the tie rod adjustment to get it back. I will just loose a little steering to 1 way or the other. Does everyone agree or is it a terrible idea.