Power Steering Adapter Plates

[reed62]

Originally Posted by 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.

And I need to notch the top of the frame to make it work? And this will fit any 73-87 C-10 or C-20 p/s box?
If so, I will take one for my 62 C-10.

Thanks,
Randy

[Captainfab]

Yes you will need to notch the top flange of the frame as shown in the links. All '68-'86 C series (C10,20&30) and '87-'91 R (R10,20&30) series steering boxes are interchangeable.

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

Originally Posted by reed62

And I need to notch the top of the frame to make it work? And this will fit any 73-87 C-10 or C-20 p/s box?
If so, I will take one for my 62 C-10.

Thanks,
Randy

[niner1962]

hey captain its time for a power steering plate can you pm me on the info?

[SnS C10]

Hey captain I just sent your payment via paypal. I also sent you a PM. Thanks!

[Captainfab]

Payment received and PM replied to.

[SnS C10]

Captain I got home from vacation yesterday at 6pm. I had the plate and stem/flange installed by 830. Happy to say my 64 is now officially a roller. Great product with clear instructions. Thanks!

[Captainfab]

Thank you for the compliment

[mindofmango]

I have a 1963 Chevy C10 inline 6 2 wheel drive half ton truck I am changing the original axles to 5 lug being drilled out at a machine shop I'm changing the rear axle bearings and want to know if there is a space between the bearing and Axle or should I put a one piece Timken saver bearing I also need your power steering adapter for a Saginaw rotary valve power steering gear box and I am also considering a 7-inch dual diaphragm power brake set up any thoughts on that conversion

[Captainfab]

Sorry but I don't quite understand your axle bearing question, but it sounds like your axles may be worn out? If so, I wouldn't bother spending the money to have them plugged and redrilled.

I have to question why you want to use such a small diameter brake booster.

I am just about out of time to build any more orders before I leave on vacation on the 8th thru the 25th. I would have to receive your payment by the end of tomorrow to be able to build and ship by Friday.

[5150]

Hey Cap,

I just bought a 64 service truck with manual steering and I want to add power steering to it. Currently it has a 4 speed on the floor so the steering column does not have a shifter lever. I'm going to install a 700r4 behind the current 250 so I will have to swap steering columns. Tell me what I need to accomplish this

[Captainfab]

I have never installed a 700R4, so I do not have any firsthand experience, just what I have read. If you do not want a floor shifter, then yes you will have to install a steering column that has a column shift for an auto trans. The biggest issue if, if your 250 has an original style carb, you will have to fabricate most everything to properly setup your TV cable. If your 250 happens to have a 4bbl carb, then you just need to purchase the TV kit from Bowtie Overdrives.

For the power steering, you will need one of my steering box adapter plates to mount the box to the frame. The difficult part of this, is finding the power steering pump, brackets and pulleys for a 250 I6. Factory brackets are getting harder to find all the time. It is much easier to simply purchase the nice aftermarket brackets made and sold by Davis Racing on ebay.

I won't be able to weld up a steering box adapter plate and ship it until I get back from vacation on the 25th.

[5150]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I have never installed a 700R4, so I do not have any firsthand experience, just what I have read. If you do not want a floor shifter, then yes you will have to install a steering column that has a column shift for an auto trans. The biggest issue if, if your 250 has an original style carb, you will have to fabricate most everything to properly setup your TV cable. If your 250 happens to have a 4bbl carb, then you just need to purchase the TV kit from Bowtie Overdrives.

For the power steering, you will need one of my steering box adapter plates to mount the box to the frame. The difficult part of this, is finding the power steering pump, brackets and pulleys for a 250 I6. Factory brackets are getting harder to find all the time. It is much easier to simply purchase the nice aftermarket brackets made and sold by Davis Racing on ebay.

I won't be able to weld up a steering box adapter plate and ship it until I get back from vacation on the 25th.

Thanks, I'm in no hurry. I knew most of that, but wasn't sure about how to adapt the TV cable to the original carb. Thanks for bringing that situation to my attention.

[Captainfab]

Getting the TV cable connected and the geometry correct is going to be the biggest hurdle. Someone on here posted the beginnings of their attempt at it, but I don't recall seeing an end result. I would contact Bowtie Overdrives and see if they have anything that might help with what you need to accomplish.

Originally Posted by 5150

Thanks, I'm in no hurry. I knew most of that, but wasn't sure about how to adapt the TV cable to the original carb. Thanks for bringing that situation to my attention.

[Captainfab]

I will be on vacation from 08-08-16 thru 08-25-16. If you wish to make a purchase you can post here in this for sale thread, send me a PM or an email to captainfab454@hotmail.com. I will reply to your inquiry when I return on the 25th. I do currently have a list of orders to build and ship when I return but I will add your name to the list in order of when received. Thanks for your understanding.

[Clayherndon]

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.

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[Clayherndon]

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.

I wanna order the bracket but will the pitman arm for the power steering unit fit the 65 style drag link ? I have inline six for now do u know where I can get a pump bracket for it
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[Captainfab]

I replied to your email and payment has been received.

Originally Posted by Clayherndon

I wanna order the bracket but will the pitman arm for the power steering unit fit the 65 style drag link ? I have inline six for now do u know where I can get a pump bracket for it
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[tonys87]

Hi CaptainFab, I'm interested in your full kit. Could you email me more info at Tonys87gn@yahoo.com or PM me.
Price and parts included. I'm working on a 64 c10 half ton with a 7802644 gear box.
Thank you!

[65 GMC]

PM Sent

[Captainfab]

PM received, email sent, payment received. Thank you

Originally Posted by 65 GMC

PM Sent

[inkfamous13]

If im installing 1972 pwr steering box and complete c10 front crossmember swap onto a 66c20 would i still need this bracket? Also might be installing automatic steering colum down the road if i ditch the 5 spd for auto but as of now to get the pwr steering with stock 66 3 speed tree column do i need this braket or any other things you carry or makevto complete this swap? Never swaped in pwr steering into none of my 60-66 trucks but my damaged elbow will love it lol. Thanks for any help or answers and your products look amazing and good reviews. Also do you sell a small notch for back? Was going to just use half piece of pipe and steel plate when i install the 5 lug 72c10 12 bolt rear inplace of the dana 8 lug. Thnks

[Captainfab]

Yes you will still need an adapter plate. The '68-'86 C series and '87-'91 R series steering boxes are all basically the same and are interchangeable. Needing the plate has nothing to do with the steering box and everything to do with the frame it is to be installed on.

If you are upgrading to power brakes, you might consider one of my brake booster brackets.

No I do not make any rear frame notches. There are already many, many,many people that do.

Originally Posted by inkfamous13

If im installing 1972 pwr steering box and complete c10 front crossmember swap onto a 66c20 would i still need this bracket? Also might be installing automatic steering colum down the road if i ditch the 5 spd for auto but as of now to get the pwr steering with stock 66 3 speed tree column do i need this braket or any other things you carry or makevto complete this swap? Never swaped in pwr steering into none of my 60-66 trucks but my damaged elbow will love it lol. Thanks for any help or answers and your products look amazing and good reviews. Also do you sell a small notch for back? Was going to just use half piece of pipe and steel plate when i install the 5 lug 72c10 12 bolt rear inplace of the dana 8 lug. Thnks

[swmnboy]

I need a power steering adapter plate and a power brake booster adapter for a 1966 c10...what would be the total with shipping to 56129. Thanks

[Captainfab]

If you need just the '63-'66 steering box adapter plate and not the tube and flange and if you need a standard '63-'66 booster bracket in bare steel, with shipping the total is $122.35. Let me know.

Originally Posted by swmnboy

I need a power steering adapter plate and a power brake booster adapter for a 1966 c10...what would be the total with shipping to 56129. Thanks

[swmnboy]

oops, I need the tube and flange also, bare steel on the booster bracket is fine. Can you pm me your paypal info? Thanks