Do I need to dimple frame for power steering on 67 GMC? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hpcgmc · 01-12-2014, 07:30 PM

I've read that some of the later year 1967s don't require dimpling the frame to install power steering. I haven't seen a dimpled vs nondimpled frame, so don't know what I'm looking for, or what it takes to dimple my frame.

Here's a couple pics of the stock steering box and frame in my 67 GMC. Can someone tell me if I need to dimple the frame, and if so, maybe show me a pic of a dimpled frame?

Thanks!

71swb4x4 · 01-12-2014, 07:39 PM

Yes you need to dimple the frame. This photo I took from another thread:

midniteblues · 01-12-2014, 08:03 PM

the dimple really doesnt need too be that deep you can do it with some heat and a bfh.
i also had too trim the corner of the rad support frame bracket too fit the ps box.

71swb4x4 · 01-12-2014, 09:30 PM

I had to trim my bracket too.
Put your new box on and tighten is it down until it hits the frame, that will give you an idea of how much to dimple it. You don't have to dimple it much.

01-12-2014, 07:30 PM	#1
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	Do I need to dimple frame for power steering on 67 GMC? I've read that some of the later year 1967s don't require dimpling the frame to install power steering. I haven't seen a dimpled vs nondimpled frame, so don't know what I'm looking for, or what it takes to dimple my frame. Here's a couple pics of the stock steering box and frame in my 67 GMC. Can someone tell me if I need to dimple the frame, and if so, maybe show me a pic of a dimpled frame? Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.

01-12-2014, 07:39 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Do I need to dimple frame for power steering on 67 GMC? Yes you need to dimple the frame. This photo I took from another thread: Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-12-2014, 08:03 PM	#3
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Do I need to dimple frame for power steering on 67 GMC? the dimple really doesnt need too be that deep you can do it with some heat and a bfh. i also had too trim the corner of the rad support frame bracket too fit the ps box. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-12-2014, 09:30 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Do I need to dimple frame for power steering on 67 GMC? I had to trim my bracket too. Put your new box on and tighten is it down until it hits the frame, that will give you an idea of how much to dimple it. You don't have to dimple it much. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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