1966 C-10 Power Steering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

T and S · 06-10-2020, 10:21 PM

I spent the last couple of months putting power steering on our inline 6 in our truck. I used a lot of ideas from this forum, and some of my own. I used a double D u-joint (both ends) to hook the steering column to the intermediate shaft. I layed out, and ground a double D on the end of my steering column shaft with a dremel, and digital micrometer. Took about 3 hours but turned out real well . Pics.

T and S · 06-10-2020, 10:24 PM

more pics

T and S · 06-10-2020, 10:26 PM

... and the last

T and S · 06-10-2020, 10:28 PM

Power Steering parts list

L-6 brackets from Hidden Valley Salvage = Arizona
Power Steering box adapter from Captain Fab = 67-72 Forums
Power Steering Box and pitman arm = CPP (1973 C-10)
PS Pump – Tuff Stuff Industries Early model L-6
Hoses = GM (1973 C-10)
Intermediate shaft = (1970’s C-10)
U-joint = Borgeson steering double D both ends
Water pump pulley = summit (SBC short water pump)
Belts = NAPA

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-10-2020, 10:31 PM

The modification to your steering column looks great. I'm going to have to do the same thing to my 63

T and S · 06-10-2020, 10:35 PM

I used a piece of cut off double D to lay the outline out on the steering shaft. Then I used a dremel and stone to sneak up on it, measuring it often.....

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-10-2020, 10:44 PM

Thanks! That will definitely help when I go to do mine. I'm just adding a collapsible intermediate shaft for safety. Still keeping mine manual steering

**The Rocknrod** · 06-11-2020, 06:37 AM

T ans S that is some good work right there. Thanks for sharing that with us.

nxtruck · 06-11-2020, 04:24 PM

Looks good, Tom! It'll definitely make driving it a lot more fun.

06-10-2020, 10:21 PM	#1
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	1966 C-10 Power Steering I spent the last couple of months putting power steering on our inline 6 in our truck. I used a lot of ideas from this forum, and some of my own. I used a double D u-joint (both ends) to hook the steering column to the intermediate shaft. I layed out, and ground a double D on the end of my steering column shaft with a dremel, and digital micrometer. Took about 3 hours but turned out real well . Pics. Attached Images __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

06-10-2020, 10:24 PM	#2
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering more pics Attached Images __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

06-10-2020, 10:26 PM	#3
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering ... and the last Attached Images __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

06-10-2020, 10:28 PM	#4
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering Power Steering parts list L-6 brackets from Hidden Valley Salvage = Arizona Power Steering box adapter from Captain Fab = 67-72 Forums Power Steering Box and pitman arm = CPP (1973 C-10) PS Pump – Tuff Stuff Industries Early model L-6 Hoses = GM (1973 C-10) Intermediate shaft = (1970’s C-10) U-joint = Borgeson steering double D both ends Water pump pulley = summit (SBC short water pump) Belts = NAPA __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

06-10-2020, 10:31 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,450	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering The modification to your steering column looks great. I'm going to have to do the same thing to my 63 __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-10-2020, 10:35 PM	#6
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering I used a piece of cut off double D to lay the outline out on the steering shaft. Then I used a dremel and stone to sneak up on it, measuring it often..... __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

06-10-2020, 10:44 PM	#7
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,450	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering Thanks! That will definitely help when I go to do mine. I'm just adding a collapsible intermediate shaft for safety. Still keeping mine manual steering __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-11-2020, 06:37 AM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering T ans S that is some good work right there. Thanks for sharing that with us. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-11-2020, 04:24 PM	#9
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: 1966 C-10 Power Steering Looks good, Tom! It'll definitely make driving it a lot more fun. __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver



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