C20 PWR Steering Attach Point - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DJ_Baar · 10-24-2016, 08:57 AM

Attached is pictures of my 1967 Chevy C20 power steering power cylinder attach point & a reference picture. I did not notice the weld job until I cleaned for paint. (Picture has rust converter primer on it.)
My question is: do you think its safe?
Not telling where to find another, unless you (someone out there) has one to sell and ship to me?

R/
DJ

B. W. · 10-24-2016, 10:04 AM

If the part were to fail it could possibly lock up the steering, but it might just break free & you would have no power assist. Personally, I would replace it or replicate the part (if one can't be found). The part looks cast but could be fabricated out of mild steel with a little work. With that said, no telling how long it's been welded & it's still holding! I would replace for "peace of mind".

DJ_Baar · 10-24-2016, 06:36 PM

Bracket is simply bolted in place behind steering box.

Need to find replacement from salvage truck - key is finding 67 to 72 WITH Factory power steering.

R/
DJ

100%Chevy · 10-24-2016, 06:47 PM

It's a 67 only part!
68 and up used the power steering gear box.No slave cylinder.
66 and under used the same bracket,but it is slightly smaller and won't fit the 67 frame.
I have the complete 67 set-up I bought for my 64,C-10.This bracket is the only part that won't work on it!
Mike.

Andy4639 · 10-24-2016, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_Baar

Attached is pictures of my 1967 Chevy C20 power steering power cylinder attach point & a reference picture. I did not notice the weld job until I cleaned for paint. (Picture has rust converter primer on it.)
My question is: do you think its safe?
Not telling where to find another, unless you (someone out there) has one to sell and ship to me?

R/
DJ

I don't think it's that big of a deal for what it does. It holds the ram arm and has a bushing to keep it from hitting metal to metal. It has no real load on it. If the weld has good penitration it want fail at the weld it may break but not at the weld.
The 64 SS Impala had it and I just took it all off. My part like this was bolted on and was part of the front sway bar mount so I left it installed for now til I find another mount.

DJ_Baar · 10-24-2016, 09:24 PM

Thank you Andy4639 for the feedback. I just don't know the true quality of weld and last time a front end broke on me, (tie rod assembly failed - broke), I only remember ending up in intensive care at hospital. That was years ago, but do not care to have anything remotely happen like that again. I am working a lead now on a salvaged replacement part, wish me luck.

R/
DJ

Andy4639 · 10-25-2016, 09:48 AM

As stated before these where used on early models. I hate them. I took the one off my 67 the same day I bought it years ago. Even at their best they lack in power to what a real power steering box has in my opinion. I'm not a purist either though so modifying one isn't a problem for me.
I can understand if you are going for show points though.

DJ_Baar · 10-25-2016, 09:57 AM

Not a "Purist" here either. But post divorce budget (& her debt pay-off, etc.) makes this rebuild just do what is needed to get it road worthy and safe.
Also, I found a replacement salvaged bracket in great shape for $30 (plus shipping). I'm happy with that.

Andy4639 · 10-25-2016, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_Baar

Not a "Purist" here either. But post divorce budget (& her debt pay-off, etc.) makes this rebuild just do what is needed to get it road worthy and safe.
Also, I found a replacement salvaged bracket in great shape for $30 (plus shipping). I'm happy with that.

Understand! $30.00 is a good price.

SS Tim · 10-25-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ_Baar

...Need to find replacement from salvage truck - key is finding 67 to 72 WITH Factory power steering.
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Unless you can find a part easily and cheaply I'd just go with the intergral assist steering box found on most 68-72 or even a variable ratio assist box found on the 73 up trucks. Its a clean swap and gets rid of a lot of leak points!

For those in the dark here, 67 and some 68 trucks ran an external assist cylinder like a 'vette.

**LockDoc** · 10-25-2016, 10:11 PM

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My '68 CST/Custom Camper has power assist power steering and it works very well.

LockDoc

DJ_Baar · 10-26-2016, 05:11 PM

Removed and cleaned-up original "repaired" bracket today and it was only BRAZED!!!

Have salvaged one on way (second picture) ;-)

DJ

10-24-2016, 08:57 AM	#1
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	C20 PWR Steering Attach Point Attached is pictures of my 1967 Chevy C20 power steering power cylinder attach point & a reference picture. I did not notice the weld job until I cleaned for paint. (Picture has rust converter primer on it.) My question is: do you think its safe? Not telling where to find another, unless you (someone out there) has one to sell and ship to me? R/ DJ Attached Images

10-24-2016, 10:04 AM	#2
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point If the part were to fail it could possibly lock up the steering, but it might just break free & you would have no power assist. Personally, I would replace it or replicate the part (if one can't be found). The part looks cast but could be fabricated out of mild steel with a little work. With that said, no telling how long it's been welded & it's still holding! I would replace for "peace of mind".

10-24-2016, 06:36 PM	#3
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point Bracket is simply bolted in place behind steering box. Need to find replacement from salvage truck - key is finding 67 to 72 WITH Factory power steering. R/ DJ Attached Images

10-24-2016, 06:47 PM	#4
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point It's a 67 only part! 68 and up used the power steering gear box.No slave cylinder. 66 and under used the same bracket,but it is slightly smaller and won't fit the 67 frame. I have the complete 67 set-up I bought for my 64,C-10.This bracket is the only part that won't work on it! Mike.

10-24-2016, 09:24 PM	#6
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point Thank you Andy4639 for the feedback. I just don't know the true quality of weld and last time a front end broke on me, (tie rod assembly failed - broke), I only remember ending up in intensive care at hospital. That was years ago, but do not care to have anything remotely happen like that again. I am working a lead now on a salvaged replacement part, wish me luck. R/ DJ

10-25-2016, 09:48 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point As stated before these where used on early models. I hate them. I took the one off my 67 the same day I bought it years ago. Even at their best they lack in power to what a real power steering box has in my opinion. I'm not a purist either though so modifying one isn't a problem for me. I can understand if you are going for show points though. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-25-2016, 09:57 AM	#8
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point Not a "Purist" here either. But post divorce budget (& her debt pay-off, etc.) makes this rebuild just do what is needed to get it road worthy and safe. Also, I found a replacement salvaged bracket in great shape for $30 (plus shipping). I'm happy with that.

10-25-2016, 10:11 PM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,402	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point - My '68 CST/Custom Camper has power assist power steering and it works very well. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-26-2016, 05:11 PM	#12
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	Re: C20 PWR Steering Attach Point Removed and cleaned-up original "repaired" bracket today and it was only BRAZED!!! Have salvaged one on way (second picture) ;-) DJ Attached Images



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