Future power steering question

[Denee007]

Here's what's going on~ I just sold my '57 Chevy belaire to a nice man in Australia, the money has been wired into my bank account, that money is the funds for my Apache. Just to let you know~

Anyway, power steering will be going in my truck. The '72 Impala that I am getting this week has a saginaw power steering setup and the its gear is located towards the inner frame near the radiator. I don't know if I can use the power steering gear, but I'm going to take a close look at it. In the meantime is accessibility to install the unit. Can I do this with the fender on/inner fender on? Or does it all have to come off? The motor and tranny will be coming out shortly. The photo is just of the left inner fender well where the ps gear would go. A little advice goes a long way~ ; )

[dwcsr]

The only P/S box that I know of that will work on the indside of the frame rail is a Toyota 4x4 box from a mid 90's truck.

If you want to use a P/S box from GM then you need a 73-87 c10 box that mounts on the outside of the rail.

[Denee007]

Thanks Dave! When going to mount the gear on the outside of the frame, will it be acessible to install without removing the inner fender well? Again, the motor will be out by the time I get onto this part of the project.

Originally Posted by dwcsr

The only P/S box that I know of that will work on the indside of the frame rail is a Toyota 4x4 box from a mid 90's truck.

If you want to use a P/S box from GM then you need a 73-87 c10 box that mounts on the outside of the rail.

[dwcsr]

You could do it with the fender well in place. You will need to cut the well for the steering shaft to pass over the frame.