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67shortstepside · 12-31-2014, 06:23 PM

Has any of pre 67 chevy owners done the washer trick to put a power steering gear box on ?

**wesmigletz** · 12-31-2014, 06:32 PM

I'm getting ready to swap a 1972 disc brake front end into my 67. I plan to upgrade to PS at the same time. When I do, I will space the steering box out from the frame with washers.

I've heard of others doing it, but this will be my first experience with it. I think one of our members, Frank at Frank's PickMUps did this before.

**michael bustamante** · 12-31-2014, 06:34 PM

i did. i used i think 3 spacers per bolt. works fine it needs to go out 1/4 inch from the frame to clear

Ol 67 C10 · 12-31-2014, 06:59 PM

Getting ready to do it in the future. I got all the parts from a 71.

72BigBlockBurb · 12-31-2014, 07:39 PM

Mine is done with some solid spacers vs washers...a little cleaner look, but same effect.

Ol 67 C10 · 12-31-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BigBlockBurb

Mine is done with some solid spacers vs washers...a little cleaner look, but same effect.

How thick are yor spacers. Where did you buy them or did you have them made? Thanks!

Redline novdog · 12-31-2014, 08:28 PM

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I have a 67 c10 that by the SPID or the Po's fenderwell fab should not have power steering. This box does not have washers what's up???

Pondscum · 12-31-2014, 08:37 PM

I have heard of people heating the frame and molding it to where the washers are not required. Also saw somewhere where a guy just put a hole in the frame so it clear. I didn't do that on mine I just used washers, I don't know about everyone else but mine needs the steering recentered from the washers moving the box out.

72BigBlockBurb · 12-31-2014, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol 67 C10

How thick are yor spacers. Where did you buy them or did you have them made? Thanks!

They were on the truck when I purchased it. I'm guessing they are a little less than 1/4"...haven't measured them. Here is a pic:

12-31-2014, 06:23 PM	#1
67shortstepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 112	67 chevrolet truck owners !! Has any of pre 67 chevy owners done the washer trick to put a power steering gear box on ?

12-31-2014, 06:32 PM	#2
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: 67 chevrolet truck owners !! I'm getting ready to swap a 1972 disc brake front end into my 67. I plan to upgrade to PS at the same time. When I do, I will space the steering box out from the frame with washers. I've heard of others doing it, but this will be my first experience with it. I think one of our members, Frank at Frank's PickMUps did this before. __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

12-31-2014, 06:34 PM	#3
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: 67 chevrolet truck owners !! i did. i used i think 3 spacers per bolt. works fine it needs to go out 1/4 inch from the frame to clear __________________ 1967custom Last edited by michael bustamante; 12-31-2014 at 06:39 PM.

12-31-2014, 06:59 PM	#4
Ol 67 C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fulks Run, VA Posts: 206	Re: 67 chevrolet truck owners !! Getting ready to do it in the future. I got all the parts from a 71. __________________ 67 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C10 400 SBC/Turbo 350/Posi 62 Impala SS (Clone) 350 SBC/4 Speed/3:36 Posi Rear 2003 Silverado Crew Cab (Black) 2500 HD 4x4/6.0L/Auto/Posi

12-31-2014, 07:39 PM	#5
72BigBlockBurb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 82	Re: 67 chevrolet truck owners !! Mine is done with some solid spacers vs washers...a little cleaner look, but same effect. __________________ 1949 Chevrolet 1/2 ton panel 1950 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup-ex Army base veh. 1967 Chevrolet short stepside shop truck 1972 402BB Suburban-Finally got her back! 1982 Mecham Racing Firebird #21 2009 GT1 Corvette 2000 Corvette convertible

12-31-2014, 08:28 PM	#7
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: 67 chevrolet truck owners !! I have a 67 c10 that by the SPID or the Po's fenderwell fab should not have power steering. This box does not have washers what's up??? __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

12-31-2014, 08:37 PM	#8
Pondscum Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Perry Missouri Posts: 72	Re: 67 chevrolet truck owners !! I have heard of people heating the frame and molding it to where the washers are not required. Also saw somewhere where a guy just put a hole in the frame so it clear. I didn't do that on mine I just used washers, I don't know about everyone else but mine needs the steering recentered from the washers moving the box out.



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