need your advice on the cheapest way to convert to power steering ?

[WOLFMANmike]

ok so here is the the deal im looking for the cheapest way to get power steering in my 65 c10 long bed i have a SBC 350 with a long water pump ... im trying to see if you guys can tell me what to look for at my local pick your part scrap yard ... some things i under stand i will need to buy new im sure ... but is there a certain year truck that i could find that all things will bolt up to my truck ? what parts do i need to pull ? is there any i should avoid ? and what parts do i need to buy new ? i dont have alot of money im on disability so thats why im trying to go cheap but functional ... thanks guys happy truckin

[LostMy65]

Go to wrecking yard.
Get the stuff off a 73-87 truck.
But first read some of the threads here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6874455

[wcstory]

One of the board members here CaptnFab bakes an adapter plate that provides the proper mounting for the 73-87 steering gear. I used his bracket on my '66 GMC

When you get the 73-87 steering gear also grab the steering shaft from the rag joint to the slip yoke too

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by wcstory

One of the board members here CaptnFab bakes an adapter plate that provides the proper mounting for the 73-87 steering gear. I used his bracket on my '66 GMC

When you get the 73-87 steering gear also grab the steering shaft from the rag joint to the slip yoke too

OK will do thanks ..... just a few more questions 1 will the shaft work with my stock column ? And 2 73-87 trucks does it matter if they are 1/2 tons or can the 3/4 ton stuff still work ? And will all this with Captain fab kit be just bolt on. Or do I need to make any mods ? Welding ECT ECT ECT

[wcstory]

You end up cutting the shaft, the 73-87 steering box is bigger than the old manual gear.

The Captain's bracket allows bolt on application after some re-drilling. I welded my bracket on because I'm a bit OCD and have a background in welding.

His kit comes with a template and instructions. To paraphrase greatly...... I taped the template to the frame, drilled the holes, bolted the new power steering gear on, cut the steering shaft, sleeved and welded the shaft.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=332923

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by wcstory

You end up cutting the shaft, the 73-87 steering box is bigger than the old manual gear.

The Captain's bracket allows bolt on application after some re-drilling. I welded my bracket on because I'm a bit OCD and have a background in welding.

His kit comes with a template and instructions. To paraphrase greatly...... I taped the template to the frame, drilled the holes, bolted the new power steering gear on, cut the steering shaft, sleeved and welded the shaft.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboardhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=717430/showthread.php?t=332923

ok so then i need to wait till i have a welder to do this mod then ? and by doing this is it also going to make my column a safer brake away column that the stock 1 piece chest spear ?

[Lugnutz65]

I am currently working on this. I am using a 1974 PS box and 1974 rag joint and lower steering shaft. I bought CaptainFab's plate. That will be joined to the original steering shaft using a DD universal joint from eBay. I will also slide the original steering column closer to the dash for more driving comfort. That will require shortening the original inner and outer steering tubes (still pending). See my BLOG in the signature below for pics.

[gulfcoast66]

You don't have to wait until you get a Welding machine to install the Power steering bracket, It's designed to bolt onto the frame after drilling a couple of holes.