preferred p/s gear box conversion for C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

futch7 · 10-21-2003, 01:09 PM

what is the most common gear box used to convert 1971 Chevy C10 SWB SS manual steering to power steering? Will a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Power Steering Gear Box work? How about a 1983 chevy pickup 2wd P/S Pump and Gear Box will it work?

thanks,
futch

My Project - 1971 Chevy

ronthet · 10-22-2003, 05:26 PM

I have a 68 Chevy lwb and I just had the front end check. I was told I needed a gear box and that any gear box off any chevy truck would work, as long as it mounted to the outside of the frame. The only problem might run into is that the column shaft might be a different size. I was advised by the front end person, he could make the connection if necessary.

I am not saying this is all correct, but what I was told. I am by no means an expert, but wanting to switch to ps myself. If nothing else maybe this will have you ask some other question of someone.

chevytruck68 · 10-22-2003, 06:47 PM

i did my conversion on my 68 with a 75 chevy 2 wheel drive truck and it fit perfect

crazy4chevs · 10-22-2003, 07:15 PM

the 83 will have metric fittings with O rings. You would have to find adapter fittings / have hoses made or use the whole setup off the 83.

10-21-2003, 01:09 PM	#1
futch7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Farmerville, LA Posts: 4	preferred p/s gear box conversion for C10 what is the most common gear box used to convert 1971 Chevy C10 SWB SS manual steering to power steering? Will a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Power Steering Gear Box work? How about a 1983 chevy pickup 2wd P/S Pump and Gear Box will it work? thanks, futch My Project - 1971 Chevy

10-22-2003, 07:15 PM	#4
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	the 83 will have metric fittings with O rings. You would have to find adapter fittings / have hoses made or use the whole setup off the 83. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

10-22-2003, 05:26 PM	#2
ronthet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Flower Mound Tx Posts: 18	I have a 68 Chevy lwb and I just had the front end check. I was told I needed a gear box and that any gear box off any chevy truck would work, as long as it mounted to the outside of the frame. The only problem might run into is that the column shaft might be a different size. I was advised by the front end person, he could make the connection if necessary. I am not saying this is all correct, but what I was told. I am by no means an expert, but wanting to switch to ps myself. If nothing else maybe this will have you ask some other question of someone.

10-22-2003, 06:47 PM	#3
chevytruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greencastle pa usa Posts: 181	i did my conversion on my 68 with a 75 chevy 2 wheel drive truck and it fit perfect



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