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Old 01-05-2021, 11:03 PM   #1
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Re: 66 K-10 Steering Box

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This steering box is an extra. Mine is in nice condition. I would much rather keep the truck as it was from new. I know the movement is towards power steering on these old trucks, but it is not going to be an easy add on. I have the original 292 six in the truck. I suspect I will put it away in a box for now. I just don't like to trow anything away.
I would definitely keep that old box. Never know when you might need to replace an internal part on that good one you have. If there's one thing I've learned in all my years of living with an old car/truck problem, it's- Never throw anything away!
I agree that power steering is more trouble than it's worth. Don't know why people think they have to take a nice simple old truck and complicate it with a bunch of add-on power crap. For the record, my 62 year old wife has no trouble driving my truck, or her 65 V8 Mustang with manual steering, and she is not a big woman. Just saying...
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Old 01-06-2021, 01:02 AM   #2
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Re: 66 K-10 Steering Box

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I would definitely keep that old box. Never know when you might need to replace an internal part on that good one you have. If there's one thing I've learned in all my years of living with an old car/truck problem, it's- Never throw anything away!
I agree that power steering is more trouble than it's worth. Don't know why people think they have to take a nice simple old truck and complicate it with a bunch of add-on power crap. For the record, my 62 year old wife has no trouble driving my truck, or her 65 V8 Mustang with manual steering, and she is not a big woman. Just saying...
I guess I like power crap.... brakes that stop much quicker, steering that is easier to handle when not moving etc. I’m all for leaving original, original. I’m all for simple as well. But I wouldn't call things like power steering or brakes crap.
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Old 01-06-2021, 04:09 PM   #3
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Re: 66 K-10 Steering Box

Thanks for the comments. I guess I will keep it on the shelf for future needs. I like the power brakes and power steering as much as anyone. They're both important safety features when it comes to driving in todays traffic. I just like to keep things original. I have added a NOS GM power brake booster set up to the truck. But with the steering, I am somewhat reluctant to add something that isn't factory. Just my thoughts.
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Old 01-06-2021, 11:33 PM   #4
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I guess I like power crap.... brakes that stop much quicker, steering that is easier to handle when not moving etc. I’m all for leaving original, original. I’m all for simple as well. But I wouldn't call things like power steering or brakes crap.
I admit, a very poor choice of words. Started out just trying to support his choice and sort of got carried away. There are lots of ways to enjoy these trucks and the bottom line is whatever makes you happy is the right choice. Sorry to derail this thread, I apologize.
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