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67 chevy heaven · 02-08-2013, 04:18 PM

Ok so I have a 67 Chevy truck that was a manual steering truck.
I pulled the old MSGB off and am trying to install a power steering Gear box from off of a 72 Chevy truck.
The problem is the back of the top of the gear box is hitting the riveted core support l bracket!!!!
Is there anyone that has run into this before???
My frame does have the dimples to get proper alignment
Therefore to eliminate the need for shimming.
Can anyone help me?
Is there a differance between a 67 and a 72 PSGB??
Any insight will be appreciated
Shawn
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**lolife99** · 02-09-2013, 11:58 AM

Can you post a picture?
I've never heard of this happening.

nds1968 · 02-09-2013, 12:20 PM

This may help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ing+conversion

67 chevy heaven · 02-09-2013, 01:02 PM

NDS 68
That pic is exactly what I'm up against!!!
Identically!!!!
I do need to dimple my frame but...
Will that give me enough clearance to get past the core support bracket or
Will I still have to cut/ grind it to match?
PS:
I do have pics but I can't figure out how to load them.
But the pic in the link provided is what my pics look like
Your thoughts and info really are appreciated
Shawn
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joel.e · 02-09-2013, 01:23 PM

I had to cut the support on my '67 as well as clearance the frame since it wasn't originally dimpled.

67 chevy heaven · 02-09-2013, 01:26 PM

So even though I am going to dimple the frame ill still have to
Cut the bracket??
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joel.e · 02-09-2013, 01:33 PM

Yep. If yours looks like mine. Dimple the frame just allows the steering box to sit flush on the frame mounting points. Then the longer box interferes with the brace so you have to clearance for that also.

nds1968 · 02-09-2013, 02:04 PM

Yeah I had to cut mine, I just used a cut off wheel. You may also have to notch the bumper bracket. Nate

MyDad'sTruck · 02-09-2013, 10:08 PM

I got mine in with a adapter plate and have had no problems. My frame was not dimpled at all. Will try to post pics.

67 chevy heaven · 02-09-2013, 10:53 PM

Great
Pics would be appreciated

nds1968 · 02-10-2013, 12:25 AM

Here is another thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545971

MyDad'sTruck · 02-10-2013, 05:09 PM

If I do this right, you will see photos of my power steering gear box, the adapter plate between it and the frame, and a photo showing the steering column that was installed. The column is a bit off center, but it steers well and does not wander at all at high speed on the freeway. Before I put the inner fender or wheel well back in, i had to cut it back to fit around the gear box.

67c10rustbuket · 02-10-2013, 07:44 PM

Yup, 67 must be dimpled, and clearance core support mount, and reportedly clearance the bumper bracket too.
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67 chevy heaven · 02-11-2013, 09:01 PM

Thank you all for the pics and all of the advice
It is greatly appreciated!!!
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Jamminjohn · 06-06-2013, 04:41 PM

can you heat up the frame with a small propane torch and hammer in the dimple or do you need a bigger torch to do so?

thanks

joel.e · 06-07-2013, 11:56 AM

Depends on the size of your hammer. Some where on here there was someone who cut a slit at the top and bottom of where the dimple would be, heated it up, and beat it in. That's what I did and then just welded the cuts up.

02-08-2013, 04:18 PM	#1
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Power steering gear box ? Ok so I have a 67 Chevy truck that was a manual steering truck. I pulled the old MSGB off and am trying to install a power steering Gear box from off of a 72 Chevy truck. The problem is the back of the top of the gear box is hitting the riveted core support l bracket!!!! Is there anyone that has run into this before??? My frame does have the dimples to get proper alignment Therefore to eliminate the need for shimming. Can anyone help me? Is there a differance between a 67 and a 72 PSGB?? Any insight will be appreciated Shawn Posted via Mobile Device

02-09-2013, 11:58 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,716	Re: Power steering gear box ? Can you post a picture? I've never heard of this happening. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-09-2013, 12:20 PM	#3
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Power steering gear box ? This may help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ing+conversion __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

02-09-2013, 01:02 PM	#4
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Re: Power steering gear box ? NDS 68 That pic is exactly what I'm up against!!! Identically!!!! I do need to dimple my frame but... Will that give me enough clearance to get past the core support bracket or Will I still have to cut/ grind it to match? PS: I do have pics but I can't figure out how to load them. But the pic in the link provided is what my pics look like Your thoughts and info really are appreciated Shawn Posted via Mobile Device

02-09-2013, 01:23 PM	#5
joel.e Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Moseley, VA Posts: 164	Re: Power steering gear box ? I had to cut the support on my '67 as well as clearance the frame since it wasn't originally dimpled. Attached Images

02-09-2013, 01:26 PM	#6
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Re: Power steering gear box ? So even though I am going to dimple the frame ill still have to Cut the bracket?? Posted via Mobile Device

02-09-2013, 01:33 PM	#7
joel.e Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Moseley, VA Posts: 164	Re: Power steering gear box ? Yep. If yours looks like mine. Dimple the frame just allows the steering box to sit flush on the frame mounting points. Then the longer box interferes with the brace so you have to clearance for that also.

02-09-2013, 02:04 PM	#8
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Power steering gear box ? Yeah I had to cut mine, I just used a cut off wheel. You may also have to notch the bumper bracket. Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

02-09-2013, 10:08 PM	#9
MyDad'sTruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 70	Re: Power steering gear box ? I got mine in with a adapter plate and have had no problems. My frame was not dimpled at all. Will try to post pics.

02-09-2013, 10:53 PM	#10
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Re: Power steering gear box ? Great Pics would be appreciated

02-10-2013, 12:25 AM	#11
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Power steering gear box ? Here is another thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545971 __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

02-10-2013, 05:09 PM	#12
MyDad'sTruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 70	Re: Power steering gear box ? If I do this right, you will see photos of my power steering gear box, the adapter plate between it and the frame, and a photo showing the steering column that was installed. The column is a bit off center, but it steers well and does not wander at all at high speed on the freeway. Before I put the inner fender or wheel well back in, i had to cut it back to fit around the gear box. Attached Images

02-10-2013, 07:44 PM	#13
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Power steering gear box ? Yup, 67 must be dimpled, and clearance core support mount, and reportedly clearance the bumper bracket too. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

02-11-2013, 09:01 PM	#14
67 chevy heaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: york, SC Posts: 223	Re: Power steering gear box ? Thank you all for the pics and all of the advice It is greatly appreciated!!! Posted via Mobile Device

06-06-2013, 04:41 PM	#15
Jamminjohn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long beach Posts: 147	Re: Power steering gear box ? can you heat up the frame with a small propane torch and hammer in the dimple or do you need a bigger torch to do so? thanks



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06-07-2013, 11:56 AM	#16
joel.e Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Moseley, VA Posts: 164	Re: Power steering gear box ? Depends on the size of your hammer. Some where on here there was someone who cut a slit at the top and bottom of where the dimple would be, heated it up, and beat it in. That's what I did and then just welded the cuts up.

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