Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shiner2001 · 09-02-2011, 03:13 PM

I have no idea what I've done with my old power steering lines and need to replace them, but the off the shelf ones that come from the parts store for a big block don't fit because of the inner fender. In the pictures below, you can see how the hard line coming out of the steering gear has to have a 90* in it get under the fender, and on top of the frame there is a double clip there to hold the hard line to the frame. The engine in the truck is a 454 LS6 from a 70 Chevelle, but I figure the front drive accessories are in the same location as the big block that would have come from the factory in this truck (driver side lower). The problem I am having is more on the truck end, not the engine end of things. If anyone can snap a picture of how their lines look with a big block, both from outside and inside, like the ones below, that would be awesome. Even better, if someone can tell me which application to have the parts store guy look up to get me the right lines, that would be fantastic!

**leddzepp** · 09-02-2011, 03:19 PM

The correct high pressure hose for our BBC trucks is not available. Board vendor PICKMUP had some made up a while back and was selling them. Might want to PM him and see if he still has some.

As far as the reservoir hose, I got mine at a marine store. Do NOT use heater hose for this...the P/S fluid will break down the rubber and it will "weep"

shiner2001 · 09-02-2011, 03:33 PM

The ones on LMC look like they are correct, and they are also listed as 70-72 BB. Any ideas of those are the right ones?

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=128

It looks like the hard line part that attaches to the gear are bent correctly. I just wish I could find my old ones so I could have the rubber replaced and be done with it.

Thanks for the heads up on the heater hose, that is what I intended on using. Was the hose you picked up from the marine place just bulk hose off of a roll or was it for something else specific?

**leddzepp** · 09-02-2011, 04:12 PM

it was bulk hose that i bought. to my knowledge the hose lmc sells is not correct either.
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webfoot · 09-02-2011, 04:16 PM

Ever went to a hydraulic shop and see about having some made? The NAPA in the next town over makes them right in their own shop.

shiner2001 · 09-02-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by webfoot

Ever went to a hydraulic shop and see about having some made? The NAPA in the next town over makes them right in their own shop.

My mechanic makes hoses, but to get the bends just right I'd have to take the truck to him. I may end up having to do that, but I'd a whole lot rather find them off the shelf. It will also be a lot cheaper that way instead of having them custom done according to him.

shiner2001 · 09-02-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

it was bulk hose that i bought. to my knowledge the hose lmc sells is not correct either.
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Anyone have any hands on experience with that LMC hose? What about it isn't right, any idea?

Lemield · 09-02-2011, 04:38 PM

I got my reservoir hose from a Chevelle parts supplier...can't remember who...but it was pricey....exact same as the trucks though...don't know if the other hoses are the same as Chevelle big blocks though...

71 super · 09-02-2011, 05:15 PM

All of the parts house and parts venders except pickemup sell the equalivant to a sb pressure hose. If you want the correct one you will need to expect to pay. As far as I know frank is the only game in town and his parts are very high quality. The "feeder line is available through gates but you will have to find a parts guy willing to work- item is located in the rear of gates book, or you could get it from chevelle parts suppliers as the early chevelles used the same setup as trucks.

shiner2001 · 09-02-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

As far as I know frank is the only game in town and his parts are very high quality.

Is Frank PICKMUP? I pm'ed if so.

Still not sure what is wrong with the LMC one if it is formed like the one in the picture. Anyone?

**leddzepp** · 09-02-2011, 07:15 PM

frank is Pickmup. i am sure the lmc hose will work, but as stated it is not the original style, as they are no longer produced.
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shiner2001 · 09-02-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

frank is Pickmup. i am sure the lmc hose will work, but as stated it is not the original style, as they are no longer produced.
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I gotcha, I thought you meant that it just plain wouldn't work. As long as I can get it out of the gear and under that inner fender, I should be good to go. This isn't a restoration or anything, so as long as I have something functional, I'm ok with it not being original. Thanks for the info and I'm looking forward to hearing back from Frank, too.

**leddzepp** · 09-02-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shiner2001

I gotcha, I thought you meant that it just plain wouldn't work. As long as I can get it out of the gear and under that inner fender, I should be good to go. This isn't a restoration or anything, so as long as I have something functional, I'm ok with it not being original. Thanks for the info and I'm looking forward to hearing back from Frank, too.

I have an SBC hose on my BBC power steering also

....it IS a tight fit under the inner fender, but it will work.

shiner2001 · 09-02-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I have an SBC hose on my BBC power steering also

....it IS a tight fit under the inner fender, but it will work.

Man I tried to come up with a way to make the one that I have now (I guess it's for a SB, although I bought it as a LB hose) to work, but I couldn't get it to fit at all.

leh72super1500 · 09-03-2011, 10:24 AM

Here are some pics of mine. Hope this helps.

mikeoj · 09-03-2011, 10:34 AM

Here you go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482627

09-02-2011, 03:13 PM	#1
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 I have no idea what I've done with my old power steering lines and need to replace them, but the off the shelf ones that come from the parts store for a big block don't fit because of the inner fender. In the pictures below, you can see how the hard line coming out of the steering gear has to have a 90* in it get under the fender, and on top of the frame there is a double clip there to hold the hard line to the frame. The engine in the truck is a 454 LS6 from a 70 Chevelle, but I figure the front drive accessories are in the same location as the big block that would have come from the factory in this truck (driver side lower). The problem I am having is more on the truck end, not the engine end of things. If anyone can snap a picture of how their lines look with a big block, both from outside and inside, like the ones below, that would be awesome. Even better, if someone can tell me which application to have the parts store guy look up to get me the right lines, that would be fantastic! __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

09-02-2011, 03:19 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 The correct high pressure hose for our BBC trucks is not available. Board vendor PICKMUP had some made up a while back and was selling them. Might want to PM him and see if he still has some. As far as the reservoir hose, I got mine at a marine store. Do NOT use heater hose for this...the P/S fluid will break down the rubber and it will "weep" __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-02-2011, 03:33 PM	#3
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 The ones on LMC look like they are correct, and they are also listed as 70-72 BB. Any ideas of those are the right ones? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=128 It looks like the hard line part that attaches to the gear are bent correctly. I just wish I could find my old ones so I could have the rubber replaced and be done with it. Thanks for the heads up on the heater hose, that is what I intended on using. Was the hose you picked up from the marine place just bulk hose off of a roll or was it for something else specific? __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

09-02-2011, 04:12 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 it was bulk hose that i bought. to my knowledge the hose lmc sells is not correct either. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-02-2011, 04:16 PM	#5
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 Ever went to a hydraulic shop and see about having some made? The NAPA in the next town over makes them right in their own shop. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

09-02-2011, 04:38 PM	#8
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 I got my reservoir hose from a Chevelle parts supplier...can't remember who...but it was pricey....exact same as the trucks though...don't know if the other hoses are the same as Chevelle big blocks though... __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

09-02-2011, 05:15 PM	#9
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 All of the parts house and parts venders except pickemup sell the equalivant to a sb pressure hose. If you want the correct one you will need to expect to pay. As far as I know frank is the only game in town and his parts are very high quality. The "feeder line is available through gates but you will have to find a parts guy willing to work- item is located in the rear of gates book, or you could get it from chevelle parts suppliers as the early chevelles used the same setup as trucks. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

09-02-2011, 07:15 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 frank is Pickmup. i am sure the lmc hose will work, but as stated it is not the original style, as they are no longer produced. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-03-2011, 10:24 AM	#15
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 Here are some pics of mine. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

09-03-2011, 10:34 AM	#16
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: Pic/info request...Power Steering lines for BB 72 Here you go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482627 __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.



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