Power Steering Adapter Plates

[w00dst0ck]

I exchanged it and my new one is 7/16-14 as well.

[Captainfab]

That's good to hear.

[w00dst0ck]

I think the kid at Oreilly's gave me the wrong pump, but it looked extremely similar.

New pump had so much paint in the threads that I had to run tap through them before I could even install.

[Mjminino]

There are two 1978's and two 1988's in my local upullit yard, will your bracket work for those two years? And will my 1968 pitman arm work for those two years? If so please send me an invoice to mjminino@gmail.com

[Captainfab]

The 1978 steering box falls within the '68-'86 C series truck range stated in this thread. If the 1988 steering box is on a '87-'91 R series truck or Suburban it will also work. If the 1988 is a pickup it will not. The main difference between the '78 and '88 steering box will be the SAE versus Metric with O-ring hose fitting style. Your '68 pitman are should work if it is for a power steering box, but why not just use the one that is on the steering box you choose?

Originally Posted by Mjminino

There are two 1978's and two 1988's in my local upullit yard, will your bracket work for those two years? And will my 1968 pitman arm work for those two years? If so please send me an invoice to mjminino@gmail.com

[Mjminino]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

The 1978 steering box falls within the '68-'86 C series truck range stated in this thread. If the 1988 steering box is on a '87-'91 R series truck or Suburban it will also work. If the 1988 is a pickup it will not. The main difference between the '78 and '88 steering box will be the SAE versus Metric with O-ring hose fitting style. Your '68 pitman are should work if it is for a power steering box, but why not just use the one that is on the steering box you choose?

Mainly because I wanted everything the same year for future repairs or what not. Less I have to remember the better. And thinking about it the Cardone Industries 27-7501 box is a better way to go can get one on eBay for 166$. Gotta buy the other pitman arm anyways which is nice because it is 20 dollars cheaper. If I get the other one it'd be $37.99 from my upullit yard plus another 32 for the rebuild kit plus 20 dollars more for the pitman arm. The extra 95 is worth not having to go out in the cold (like 3 degrees here) with dismantling it, cleaning it up, and rebuilding it (hoping i did it right). I found out that info after I had asked the question here.

If you could I'd appreciate the invoice including the shaft. I still have your impala disk brake invlice. Just figuring everything out so i only have to order once and have everything come to me at the same time.

[Bernie M]

Sure could use one of your power steering box brackets for my 1963 c/10 .How do I get it and how do I pay you for it? Would like to get started on my truck when the weather breaks. AS soon as I get it. Thank you. Bernie

[Captainfab]

I will send you a PM with ordering/payment info.

Originally Posted by Bernie M

Sure could use one of your power steering box brackets for my 1963 c/10 .How do I get it and how do I pay you for it? Would like to get started on my truck when the weather breaks. AS soon as I get it. Thank you. Bernie

[65 C20]

And yet another 1st post goes out to the Captain.

[Pappyx3!]

Hey John,
I'm putting the old 62 back together slowly. My truck was converted to PS sometime before I got it, they used a gear off of 78, everything worked ok but they had not installed a spacer plate... I would like to put it back together using your plate, but hopefully without having to punch more holes in the frame. If I can make a drawing of the existing hole pattern would you compare it to your mount? Used your axle perches to put the 12 bolt rear in, and just installed your booster bracket and hung my new booster/master cyl, thanks for providing the great products and sharing your knowledge of our series trucks!

Pappyx4!

[Captainfab]

The '68-'86 C series and '87-'91 R series steering boxes all have the same bolt pattern.

[RLag]

Hello Captain,
I'm working on my 65 C10 and would like to order your specialty parts that I've read about here on the forum:
1 ea. power steering plate, tube and flange,
1 ea. powder coated power brake adapter plate.

Please advise if these items are available and pm instructions.

Thanks,
Randall

[Captainfab]

I will send you a PM with ordering and payment instructions.

[bowtied4life]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

The '68-'86 C series and '87-'91 R series steering boxes all have the same bolt pattern.

Hello Captain, i have a 65 GMC 1500 series 3/4 ton with a 350 conversion engine installed. Would like to purchase the complete powersteering conversion kit for it. Could you send me the cost of this, so i can get the coins together. Thanks
Bowtied4life

[Captainfab]

I will send you a PM with pricing and ordering info.

Originally Posted by bowtied4life

Hello Captain, i have a 65 GMC 1500 series 3/4 ton with a 350 conversion engine installed. Would like to purchase the complete powersteering conversion kit for it. Could you send me the cost of this, so i can get the coins together. Thanks
Bowtied4life

[60POR]

G'day mates,

1964 C20 from the land down under. My first post on the forum. U blokes have no idea how big a help this forum is to us here on the other side of the world, so a big Thanks to you all. Captain Fab please PM me an invoice for the PS plate including shipping to Sydney Australia post code 2077. via USPS international priority. Thanks again.

[Blue666(2)]

Captain Fab,

Attached is a picture of my frame. Will your plate cover most of the holes? Does the plate require welding to fully reinforce or can it be used as a spacer?

Thanks,

Blue666(2)
East of Memphis, TN

[wcstory]

Need ordering info for PS bracket for 1966 GMC 2500 to use 1989 GMC R3500 PS box from donor truck.

Do I need to find a 1+1 PS Pump or can I modify my donor trucks Hydro boost PS pump to fit?

[Captainfab]

The adapter plate should cover most of that mess, but likely not 100% of it. It is advisable to stitch weld the plate for maximum strength, but it is not absolutely necessary. However on your frame I would advise either stitch welding the plate or at least doing something about the jagged edges of those holes. Those jagged edges are all points for possible cracks to develop.

Originally Posted by Blue666(2)

Captain Fab,

Attached is a picture of my frame. Will your plate cover most of the holes? Does the plate require welding to fully reinforce or can it be used as a spacer?

Thanks,

Blue666(2)
East of Memphis, TN

I will send you a PM with ordering and payment info. If the donor pump will work on your engine configuration, you can use it. You will just need to cap or plug the second return port on the pump reservoir.

Originally Posted by wcstory

Need ordering info for PS bracket for 1966 GMC 2500 to use 1989 GMC R3500 PS box from donor truck.

Do I need to find a 1+1 PS Pump or can I modify my donor trucks Hydro boost PS pump to fit?

[Limb hanger]

Captain fab,
Would like to purchase one of your power steering adapter plates for my 66.
Thanks!

[wcstory]

Plates came in the other day. Nicely vacuum packed
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[Captainfab]

I'll send you a PM with ordering info.

Originally Posted by Limb hanger

Captain fab,
Would like to purchase one of your power steering adapter plates for my 66.
Thanks!

[The Rocknrod]

I found and purchased a Saginaw steering box 7802644 from a 1980-85 full size GM pickup I believe. Also I have made the steering (pitman) arm the same length as the original steering arm (cut and weld) to work with the original steering gear (64 C10) geometry. Did I mess up? Or should I have just kept the original pitman arm length?

[Captainfab]

There is absolutely no reason to shorten the pitman arm for the power steering box. A pitman arm is a critical component. If it fails, people could die.

[The Rocknrod]

Okay. So I use the power steering pitman arm? The one that came on the power steering box?