Power Steering Adapter Plates

[Captainfab]

PM replied to

Originally Posted by brubble

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Thanks for the positive comments BigSix

Originally Posted by BigSix

Bought my plate almost 2 years ago and it is still the best part on my truck. No doubt power steering and brakes really save the day!

[Nellysheroes]

Hi Captain.

Could you please send me a cost for the power steering parts you have. I live in the UK, my post code is GL1 5NA

Cheers

Neil

[Captainfab]

Hello Neil

I will send you a PM with cost and payment info.

Originally Posted by Nellysheroes

Hi Captain.

Could you please send me a cost for the power steering parts you have. I live in the UK, my post code is GL1 5NA

Cheers

Neil

[thunder71]

i have a 68 c10 donor truck with power steering is this the plate i need to install the steering box on my 66 ?

[Task Force Era]

Ahhh. OK. I may could make that work on mine...

I have a 84 donor truck so I'm gonna swap the 305 outta that along with the cross member, steering box and steering column hopefully and all the brake components...

And speaking of, the 60-62 power brake booster plate you make. Will a 84 C10 unit work on that??

[Captainfab]

No the '73-'87 truck boosters are not compatible with any of my booster brackets. They can not be used as the factory mounting brackets are riveted to the booster. There is a list of compatible boosters in the for sale thread. That list is also included with every booster bracket.

Here in post #70.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=357542&page=3

[kchampagne]

Hey Captain! Just wanted to confirm my receipt of the bracket, flange and tube. Excellent quality and workmanship! Thanks! Quick question on installation, do you recommend welding the tube to the original shaft and/or drilling the tube and shaft and install a bolt through? Should I install 2 bolts to be safe? Also, is it recommended to install a u-joint to ensure the steering shaft lines up with the new box? I am using the original steering column with no tilt. Thanks again!!

[Captainfab]

One grade 8, 1/4" or 5/16" bolt should be sufficient and my preferred attachment method. Welding would optional and I would not weld continuous. Two good stitches 180* apart.

Originally Posted by kchampagne

Hey Captain! Just wanted to confirm my receipt of the bracket, flange and tube. Excellent quality and workmanship! Thanks! Quick question on installation, do you recommend welding the tube to the original shaft and/or drilling the tube and shaft and install a bolt through? Should I install 2 bolts to be safe? Also, is it recommended to install a u-joint to ensure the steering shaft lines up with the new box? I am using the original steering column with no tilt. Thanks again!!

[Lugnutz65]

Order placed. Looking forward to getting my 1974 PS box installed. Thanks.

[The Rocknrod]

My Steering arm is longer than my stock type idler arm. Think that'll be an issue?

[GrumpysC10]

Hey Capt. The steering box looks the same as the 96 Grand Cherokee. I only ask because I did a conversion on my 68 Chevelle from the original Saginaw steering box to a 96 grand Cherokee which was the same box just different gear ratio and it bolted right on, I can see that the bracket would be needed for this but could it be a direct bolt on with the bracket?

[Captainfab]

I have no idea if a '96 Cherokee steering box will work, but I doubt it.

[jamier2]

Originally Posted by GrumpysC10

... I did a conversion on my 68 Chevelle...

I did the same thing on my 66 Chevelle LS swap car. I know for sure the box mounts are the same, not sure about the travel of the pitman arm but I'm thinking that the correct truck pitman arm should be easy to swap out. I got my Cherokee box cheap from rock auto so when I get ready to do my 63 I'm going to give it a shot. I love the Cherokee box in the Chevelle.
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[Captainfab]

I did a quick search and the '96-'98 Cherokee steering box mounts to the inside of the frame and has only 3 bolt holes. Not going to work......

[jamier2]

Ok then. I didn't realize the mounts are different. On the research I did for that swap everyone said Saginaw had basically one box casing. Guess I'll use a normal one. Thanks for the research and I am looking forward to ordering a few of your products when I decide to start on this truck.

[Captainfab]

No, there are more than one Saginaw box casting.

[Captainfab]

I wanted to post this pic here so those of you making this conversion or contemplating it, can see what a power steering upgrade should look like. This is a very nice installation by member NVS-C10. He has a build thread if you would like to see more of his nice truck.

[doublebeetx]

Can you pm me payment info ? It's time for a bracket.

[Captainfab]

I will send you a PM

Originally Posted by doublebeetx

Can you pm me payment info ? It's time for a bracket.

[doublebeetx]

Thank you ! PayPal sent

[Captainfab]

Payment received and adapter plate shipped today.

Originally Posted by doublebeetx

Thank you ! PayPal sent

[blakeb]

I would like to purchase a power steering adapter. Please email me at blake_burkhart@yahoo.com thank you

[Captainfab]

Email sent and payment received. Thanks

Originally Posted by blakeb

I would like to purchase a power steering adapter. Please email me at blake_burkhart@yahoo.com thank you

[reed62]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

This is the power steering adapter plate that I have been making since 1993. It is of a little different design than the others on the market. With mine you don't need to drill out any threaded holes on the steering box. All four of the steering box bolts go thru the frame. Also there is no inner plate to deal with. I don't feel it is necessary for a 2 wheel drive truck. I've had this same plate on my '66 Suburban since 1993 and put just over 120,000 miles on it with no issues. When I've installed these, I stitch weld the plate to the frame for a little added strength. This isn't absolutely necessary though, since there are four bolts securing it to the frame. The price for this bracket is $55.00 plus $6.30 for shipping in the USA. Included is the bracket as shown and four grade 8 bolts and lock washers. To place an order and for payment information either send me a PM here on the forum or email me at captainfab454@hotmail dot com


For an additional part to go with this adapter plate, see page 6, posts #126 and #137

These adapter plates can also be used on the K series frames that didn't come from the factory with power steering.

Hey Captain,

I have a 62 Chevy C-10 that now has a 67 C-10 cross member setup up front. Will this bracket work with that combination?

[Captainfab]

The front suspension and crossmember has no affect on the steering box mounting. The frame determines that. Scroll up to post #626 and click on the two links. That will explain the steering box kit that I currently offer for the '60-'62 frames. Let me know.

Originally Posted by reed62

Hey Captain,

I have a 62 Chevy C-10 that now has a 67 C-10 cross member setup up front. Will this bracket work with that combination?