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*67/72junkie* · 03-24-2010, 08:49 AM

there is a 68 chevy in the pick n pill in fresno ca with the rare style pwr steering for anyone close enough who needs it or who might be willing to pick it up for someone else on the board who needs it for a small fee.it was complete when I saw it last week I just didn't have time to get it or I would have just because its rare.also a 454 short block that I took the heads off that had been bored 030 that could be picked up for $160

BluTrukker · 03-24-2010, 10:42 AM

Is power steering RARE on a 68? Or is there a special type that was only available in 68? I have it on my 68, but i didn't know that it was that uncommon.

Shyguy · 03-24-2010, 10:55 AM

If I remember right what I call the ram type power steering were in both the '67 and '68.

Danny

**John Fabris** · 03-24-2010, 11:01 AM

I was under the impression that 67 had the ram style powersteering, and in 68 it went to the powersteering gearbox. But again, 40 year old trucks, lots of parts could have been changed and that could be a 68 with 67 steering, or a 67 with 68 fenders/bed.

BluTrukker · 03-24-2010, 12:30 PM

My 68 looks similar to later style power steering. By ram style do you mean it just has a hyd. Cylinder that pushes the steering back and forth instead of the later style?

Deaol · 03-24-2010, 12:38 PM

my 68' gmc has ps, gearbox style from factory.

Shyguy · 03-24-2010, 12:45 PM

Yep, it is real possible that I was confused about the '68's having the ram style. If it is not the ram style why would the power steering on a '68 rare? I am always trying to learn more about these old trucks.

I have seen all kinds of body and parts change on these trucks.

I have seen a '63 body on a '69 frame.

My '67 C-20 body is on a '69 swb frame with '68 suspension and running gear.

That is what good about these old trucks though is how parts are interchangeable.

Danny

*67/72junkie* · 03-24-2010, 03:10 PM

It was the ram style and it may have been 67 .It had the big back glass and I didn't pay close attention.I know you can put the gear box pwr steering on any year but I was just letting it be know for someone doing and orginal stlye restoration and might want that style.

crakarjax · 03-24-2010, 03:50 PM

My '68 has the ram style you speak of. It seems to be pretty inferior. Probably only someone doing an original resto would want one.

GreenAcres · 03-24-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

It was the ram style and it may have been 67 .It had the big back glass and I didn't pay close attention.I know you can put the gear box pwr steering on any year but I was just letting it be know for someone doing and orginal stlye restoration and might want that style.

I thought the '67 frame wasn't "stamped" (like eight thru two) for power steering, and needs modification?

**Joesjunk** · 03-24-2010, 06:16 PM

67's had the ram type power steering, and also some early 68's had it. I have a 52k original mile 68 that was a very early production truck and it had the ram type. Most 68 have the power box though

kcfirstbuild · 03-24-2010, 08:10 PM

I have the Power assisted steering on my 1968 c-10 I took it off and rebuilt it using a kit was available for a corvette. Sound goofy but they used the same power steering up till 85 or so on the corvettes. I'm keeping mine on the truck. not sure what other people are doing with them. also not sure if it came original on the truck or if the old owner needed to add power steering .

**LockDoc** · 03-24-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenAcres

I thought the '67 frame wasn't "stamped" (like eight thru two) for power steering, and needs modification?

You are correct, the frame on the '67 and early '68 doesn't have the dimple to clear the frame mounted power steering box. They will still bolt up but you have to space the box out to clear the frame or heat the frame and put the dimple in it.

LockDoc

**KevsClassics** · 03-24-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

there is a 68 chevy in the pick n pill in fresno ca with the rare style pwr steering for anyone close enough who needs it or who might be willing to pick it up for someone else on the board who needs it for a small fee.it was complete when I saw it last week I just didn't have time to get it or I would have just because its rare.also a 454 short block that I took the heads off that had been bored 030 that could be picked up for $160

Hey was that custom front roll pan still there?

kgt · 03-24-2010, 10:32 PM

My dad bought my truck off the orginal owner in 78 and it had power assited strg, the ram style until i chucked it out and installed something that didn't leak..lol..

03-24-2010, 08:49 AM	#1
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	original 68 stlye pwr steering there is a 68 chevy in the pick n pill in fresno ca with the rare style pwr steering for anyone close enough who needs it or who might be willing to pick it up for someone else on the board who needs it for a small fee.it was complete when I saw it last week I just didn't have time to get it or I would have just because its rare.also a 454 short block that I took the heads off that had been bored 030 that could be picked up for $160

03-24-2010, 10:42 AM	#2
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering Is power steering RARE on a 68? Or is there a special type that was only available in 68? I have it on my 68, but i didn't know that it was that uncommon. __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

03-24-2010, 10:55 AM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering If I remember right what I call the ram type power steering were in both the '67 and '68. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-24-2010, 11:01 AM	#4
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering I was under the impression that 67 had the ram style powersteering, and in 68 it went to the powersteering gearbox. But again, 40 year old trucks, lots of parts could have been changed and that could be a 68 with 67 steering, or a 67 with 68 fenders/bed. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

03-24-2010, 12:30 PM	#5
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering My 68 looks similar to later style power steering. By ram style do you mean it just has a hyd. Cylinder that pushes the steering back and forth instead of the later style? __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

03-24-2010, 12:38 PM	#6
Deaol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N. Vancouver Island Posts: 122	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering my 68' gmc has ps, gearbox style from factory.

03-24-2010, 12:45 PM	#7
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering Yep, it is real possible that I was confused about the '68's having the ram style. If it is not the ram style why would the power steering on a '68 rare? I am always trying to learn more about these old trucks. I have seen all kinds of body and parts change on these trucks. I have seen a '63 body on a '69 frame. My '67 C-20 body is on a '69 swb frame with '68 suspension and running gear. That is what good about these old trucks though is how parts are interchangeable. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-24-2010, 03:10 PM	#8
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering It was the ram style and it may have been 67 .It had the big back glass and I didn't pay close attention.I know you can put the gear box pwr steering on any year but I was just letting it be know for someone doing and orginal stlye restoration and might want that style.

03-24-2010, 03:50 PM	#9
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering My '68 has the ram style you speak of. It seems to be pretty inferior. Probably only someone doing an original resto would want one. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

03-24-2010, 06:16 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering 67's had the ram type power steering, and also some early 68's had it. I have a 52k original mile 68 that was a very early production truck and it had the ram type. Most 68 have the power box though __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-24-2010, 08:10 PM	#12
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering I have the Power assisted steering on my 1968 c-10 I took it off and rebuilt it using a kit was available for a corvette. Sound goofy but they used the same power steering up till 85 or so on the corvettes. I'm keeping mine on the truck. not sure what other people are doing with them. also not sure if it came original on the truck or if the old owner needed to add power steering .

03-24-2010, 10:32 PM	#15
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: original 68 stlye pwr steering My dad bought my truck off the orginal owner in 78 and it had power assited strg, the ram style until i chucked it out and installed something that didn't leak..lol..



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