Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 09-06-2013, 11:46 AM

I have a power steering setup from an 83 C10 that I would like to use for a 68-72 pick up. Does anyone know if this box & pump will bolt in?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks
Scott

**StingRay** · 09-06-2013, 12:00 PM

As I understand it the 73-87 body style box is a bolt in. I'm not sure what year the fittings changed to metric though. I've used early non metric fitting boxes in my trucks before. The pump/pulley/brackets will be for a long water pump and our trucks when stock are a short pump. I'm taking a guess but if you had the brackets and pulley from a 67-72 the pump itself would probably be fine.

**ScottH** · 09-06-2013, 12:22 PM

thanks

67Slider · 09-06-2013, 04:35 PM

Yep. I used a set up off an 85. Like said before. You will need pulleys and a pump bracket for the short water pump. I grabbed everything when I pulled it from the yard. Lines, pump, pulley's, steering box with rag joint and even the intermediate shaft(didn't use it tho). That way everything is off one system.

Tx Firefighter · 09-06-2013, 04:52 PM

Dont be misled. You're gonna need more than just swapping pulleys and brackets on the pump part of the swap.

The later pump has a pressed on pulley, the earlier is threaded for bolt on pulley.

The box however bolts on.
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ScottG · 09-06-2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Dont be misled. You're gonna need more than just swapping pulleys and brackets on the pump part of the swap.

The later pump has a pressed on pulley, the earlier is threaded for bolt on pulley.

The box however bolts on.
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This is correct. I have this set-up on my '67. Get EVERYTHING!!! Pump, box, brackets and hoses. Make sure you get the arm with the box as well, as it it different.

In The Ten Ring · 09-06-2013, 05:56 PM

My dad and I pulled the power steering unit off of 73 Chevy truck and it fit my 1972 just fine. This was the sector at the end of the steering shaft. The pulley and pump came from a now long gone junk yard: it was (he thinks) a 1972 Nova.

**ScottH** · 09-06-2013, 06:01 PM

Thanks guys, I have all the parts.
Just posted it for sale on the parts board and didnt want to mislead anyone.

Scott

09-06-2013, 11:46 AM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? I have a power steering setup from an 83 C10 that I would like to use for a 68-72 pick up. Does anyone know if this box & pump will bolt in? Any info is appreciated. Thanks Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

09-06-2013, 12:00 PM	#2
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? As I understand it the 73-87 body style box is a bolt in. I'm not sure what year the fittings changed to metric though. I've used early non metric fitting boxes in my trucks before. The pump/pulley/brackets will be for a long water pump and our trucks when stock are a short pump. I'm taking a guess but if you had the brackets and pulley from a 67-72 the pump itself would probably be fine. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

09-06-2013, 12:22 PM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? thanks __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

09-06-2013, 04:35 PM	#4
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? Yep. I used a set up off an 85. Like said before. You will need pulleys and a pump bracket for the short water pump. I grabbed everything when I pulled it from the yard. Lines, pump, pulley's, steering box with rag joint and even the intermediate shaft(didn't use it tho). That way everything is off one system. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

09-06-2013, 04:52 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? Dont be misled. You're gonna need more than just swapping pulleys and brackets on the pump part of the swap. The later pump has a pressed on pulley, the earlier is threaded for bolt on pulley. The box however bolts on. Posted via Mobile Device

09-06-2013, 05:56 PM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? My dad and I pulled the power steering unit off of 73 Chevy truck and it fit my 1972 just fine. This was the sector at the end of the steering shaft. The pulley and pump came from a now long gone junk yard: it was (he thinks) a 1972 Nova. Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 09-06-2013 at 06:04 PM.

09-06-2013, 06:01 PM	#8
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Will PS setup from 83 C10 work on 68-72 trucks? Thanks guys, I have all the parts. Just posted it for sale on the parts board and didnt want to mislead anyone. Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon



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