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03-28-2017, 10:19 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Bolted the push rod to the pedal
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03-28-2017, 10:22 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
I put the brace from the vacuum booster on. I had to re work it just a little .
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03-28-2017, 10:26 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
So now it was time to plumb it. I dumped my pile of hoses on the work bench and started measuring and figuring
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03-28-2017, 10:29 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
I ended up using the feed line from pump to booster from the 2005 Chevy 2500 i pulled at the junkyard. it required no modifications. this line was all metric.
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03-28-2017, 10:31 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
It is always a good idea to blow out junkyard lines. A plugged line can cause all kinds of trouble
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03-28-2017, 10:35 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
I used the late 80's 1 ton line for the feed back to the steering gearbox . I cut off the metric nut on the gearbox side and slipped on a standard fitting, then double flared it.
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03-28-2017, 10:40 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Then i grabbed the mid 70's T-fitting and made up a line for my steering gearbox return. keep in mind when running your return you want the least amount of bends as possible, and you want your bends gradual.the more bends,the hotter the fluid gets. A Steering fluid cooler is another option you may consider. I decided not to run one at this time.
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03-28-2017, 10:48 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
The finished product. I won't be able to try it out till the engine swap is done. Make sure to bleed your power steering!
Total cost: $35 Feel free to add info to this thread! 
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03-31-2017, 09:28 AM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Wow, nice thread that will come in handy for a number of people. Nice work!
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04-04-2017, 05:22 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Good job and write up. I may do something similar one day.
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04-18-2017, 04:41 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
great info and pictures.. Also just for some info the 87-91 blazer/ suburban gear boxes are metric threads so you can use the hoses from the newer model trucks with no mods if the length is right
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08-22-2019, 10:41 AM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
great writeup, thanks!
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08-24-2019, 01:30 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Last log in by OP March 2017. Hope the brakes held up!
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10-17-2019, 09:35 AM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Damn, i like this thread, wished he was around to ask some questions. I need to go to this due to vacuum issues. Great write up though
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10-17-2019, 01:50 PM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
What was your question?
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11-13-2019, 08:51 AM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Great write up and good looking job.
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08-20-2020, 10:48 AM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
Great write-up. Thanks for all the pictures and info. Looking to do this soon.
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08-20-2020, 10:59 AM
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)
What a great write up, wonder what happened to the thread starter?
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