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fuelpump · 01-12-2008, 12:24 PM

Just took advantage of some warm Michigan winter weather (28 degrees) and took my first test drive after some changes to my stepside. I pulled the 3.90 grears out and put in a set of 3.38s. I also installed power streering and a tilt column and a smaller steeringwheel. Its sure nice not having to strong arm it around corners anymore. If any of you make it to Detroit Autorama stop and say hello. I'll have my truck down stairs at our club (Nightmares) display.

jchav62 · 01-12-2008, 12:27 PM

Nice! Sounds great! You can't beat power steering.

steverino66 · 01-12-2008, 12:38 PM

Very nice truck!
Did you have any trouble getting your new diff gears set up properly.?
(I'm swapping in a '72 posi unit and don't want to hear any unpleasant noises from the rear end) Any suggestions to share from that experience? Thanks.

04Xrider · 01-12-2008, 02:30 PM

Congrats on all your new mods. That power steering makes for a sweet drive. Before I converted, parking lots were a nightmare.

Slmd92DIME · 01-12-2008, 05:52 PM

Sound good.. That is one thing I def. put on mine. Glad it worked out good for you

fuelpump · 01-13-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by steverino66

Very nice truck!
Did you have any trouble getting your new diff gears set up properly.?
(I'm swapping in a '72 posi unit and don't want to hear any unpleasant noises from the rear end) Any suggestions to share from that experience? Thanks.

The 60-62 has a GM55T rearend. It has a removable center section (pig) unlike most GM rears. Its more like a Ford 9" in that respect. Randy's Ring & Pinion ( http://www.ringpinion.com/ ) has very good instructions. I had a buddy with lots of rearend experience set it up for me. So no problems for me. Its quiet as a church mouse!

**grumpy** · 01-13-2008, 11:29 AM

Maybe I'll see ya in the basement. We may come up on sat., then ride up to some giant Christmas store..?!

Gotta keep the little lady happy....

fuelpump · 01-13-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Maybe I'll see ya in the basement. We may come up on sat., then ride up to some giant Christmas store..?!

Gotta keep the little lady happy....

The HAMB meet and greets will be at our club display area every day. Hope to see you then. Bronners Christmas store is up I75 about 75 miles from Detroit in Frankenmuth. Thats near where Donzie and I live. Its a HUGH store so be prepated to stay a while.
Sorry to hear about your job situation. Hope that works out OK.

**slepysal** · 01-13-2008, 01:01 PM

Nice going !! I have yet to install my power steering on my 60 any tips?

fuelpump · 01-13-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Nice going !! I have yet to install my power steering on my 60 any tips?

I bought everything from REZ so if there was a problem I would only have to deal with one supplier. It was pretty straight forward except the power steering pump they sent was defective and had to be returned. My truck had the old style front motor mount that had to be replaced by the side frame mount type so the power steering brackets would work. Here are some pictures.

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**slepysal** · 01-13-2008, 05:55 PM

thanks !

01-12-2008, 12:24 PM	#1
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Man I'M havin fun now!! Just took advantage of some warm Michigan winter weather (28 degrees) and took my first test drive after some changes to my stepside. I pulled the 3.90 grears out and put in a set of 3.38s. I also installed power streering and a tilt column and a smaller steeringwheel. Its sure nice not having to strong arm it around corners anymore. If any of you make it to Detroit Autorama stop and say hello. I'll have my truck down stairs at our club (Nightmares) display.

01-12-2008, 12:27 PM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Man I'M havin fun now!! Nice! Sounds great! You can't beat power steering. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-12-2008, 12:38 PM	#3
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Man I'M havin fun now!! Very nice truck! Did you have any trouble getting your new diff gears set up properly.? (I'm swapping in a '72 posi unit and don't want to hear any unpleasant noises from the rear end) Any suggestions to share from that experience? Thanks.

01-12-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: Man I'M havin fun now!! Congrats on all your new mods. That power steering makes for a sweet drive. Before I converted, parking lots were a nightmare. __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

01-12-2008, 05:52 PM	#5
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Man I'M havin fun now!! Sound good.. That is one thing I def. put on mine. Glad it worked out good for you

01-13-2008, 11:29 AM	#7
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Man I'M havin fun now!! Maybe I'll see ya in the basement. We may come up on sat., then ride up to some giant Christmas store..?! Gotta keep the little lady happy....

01-13-2008, 01:01 PM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Man I'M havin fun now!! Nice going !! I have yet to install my power steering on my 60 any tips? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-13-2008, 05:55 PM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Man I'M havin fun now!! thanks ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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