Want to bolt a 73-87 style P/S box to a 64 GM - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eric M. · 11-15-2007, 06:11 PM

I wonder if anyone has done this or if there is a kit out there.

My buddy has a 64, 1 ton, 2wd Chevy. He is converting the front end over to the 73 - 87 suspension, brakes and steering. Most is bolt on, but not the steering box. His present set up is a manual steering box and the frame is missing the contours of the later style frame which allows the power steering box of the 73 - 87 vintage to bolt up.

Anyone have any ideas? Any kits out there that would do the trick?

Thanks,

Eric M.

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2007, 10:50 PM

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Some people heat the frame and indent it and some people make a set of spacers to go between the box and the frame for clearance. If you use the spacers make sure the longer bolts are grade 8...

LockDoc

Eric M. · 11-16-2007, 12:09 AM

Thanks LocDoc,

Any preference to which method might be better. I hear heating the frame makes it brittle, but spacers can't be as solid a connection as bolting directly to the frame?

Have others welded the spacers to the frame?

Thanks,

Eric M.

**jerry moss** · 11-16-2007, 09:43 AM

we built a 63 4x4 for my nephew and used an intergal box off a 70 up 4x4. we machined spacers for the outside AND used a section of another 69 up frame on the inside of his frame. we also used a 69 up steering shaft with the flexible joint instead of the solid oem shaft.

Eric M. · 11-16-2007, 11:50 AM

That might be the way to go, graft on a section of frame from the 73 - 87 style trucks.

Someone on CK5 mentioned a kit but couldn't remember who made it. Anyone ever hear of such an item?

Thanks,

Eric M.

11-15-2007, 06:11 PM	#1
Eric M. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 15	Want to bolt a 73-87 style P/S box to a 64 GM I wonder if anyone has done this or if there is a kit out there. My buddy has a 64, 1 ton, 2wd Chevy. He is converting the front end over to the 73 - 87 suspension, brakes and steering. Most is bolt on, but not the steering box. His present set up is a manual steering box and the frame is missing the contours of the later style frame which allows the power steering box of the 73 - 87 vintage to bolt up. Anyone have any ideas? Any kits out there that would do the trick? Thanks, Eric M.

11-15-2007, 10:50 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,524	Re: Want to bolt a 73-87 style P/S box to a 64 GM - Some people heat the frame and indent it and some people make a set of spacers to go between the box and the frame for clearance. If you use the spacers make sure the longer bolts are grade 8... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-16-2007, 12:09 AM	#3
Eric M. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 15	Re: Want to bolt a 73-87 style P/S box to a 64 GM Thanks LocDoc, Any preference to which method might be better. I hear heating the frame makes it brittle, but spacers can't be as solid a connection as bolting directly to the frame? Have others welded the spacers to the frame? Thanks, Eric M. Last edited by Eric M.; 11-16-2007 at 12:10 AM.

11-16-2007, 09:43 AM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,888	Re: Want to bolt a 73-87 style P/S box to a 64 GM we built a 63 4x4 for my nephew and used an intergal box off a 70 up 4x4. we machined spacers for the outside AND used a section of another 69 up frame on the inside of his frame. we also used a 69 up steering shaft with the flexible joint instead of the solid oem shaft. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-16-2007, 11:50 AM	#5
Eric M. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 15	Re: Want to bolt a 73-87 style P/S box to a 64 GM That might be the way to go, graft on a section of frame from the 73 - 87 style trucks. Someone on CK5 mentioned a kit but couldn't remember who made it. Anyone ever hear of such an item? Thanks, Eric M.



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