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**TR65** · 12-01-2009, 10:06 PM

Hey Guys,

I did the power steering box conversion last week on my 65 and I thought I would post up some pictures that might help someone else doing the same thing.

I used the CPP kit. CaptainFab also makes a kit. Here is his thread that has a lot of good info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332923

I am installing a LS motor that has the PS pump on it.

TR

**TR65** · 12-01-2009, 10:08 PM

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drogers · 12-01-2009, 10:35 PM

Great info, write up, and pictures. Maybe this will be my next upgrade...

**ChiefRocka** · 12-01-2009, 10:37 PM

Nice right up man...good points made towards Caption Fab as well....Great job !!

brawley · 12-02-2009, 12:03 AM

I have a kit to do this,just haven't got to that point yet, thanks for the pics and info. ,this will come in handy!!

Ynotnow817 · 12-02-2009, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the info.

**Captainfab** · 12-02-2009, 01:06 AM

Thanks for the mention TR65

Nice job on the installation and write up.....of course you always do nice work.

*LILRED66* · 12-02-2009, 02:14 AM

Excellent presentation and great pictures to go along with the conversion. This is the best "play-by-play", I have seen on this conversion and I appreciate your time and efforts. I have done several and this hits all the key elements of the power steering box mounting & shaft modification on the button.

Thanks for sharing.

**TR65** · 12-02-2009, 08:59 PM

Thanks for the kind words men.

I can't tell you how much help I have gotten from this site. It sure is fun working on these old trucks.

TR

Big Fenders · 12-02-2009, 09:22 PM

TR65...That's over the top as far as instructions..I did this conversion about a year ago, would have been easier with your help though.. Big help
Bob

bullington · 12-03-2009, 02:48 PM

Nice write up. Have you had a chance to drive it yet?

LowandSlow · 12-03-2009, 03:34 PM

Amazing write up. Gotta love the pics too. Who doesn't love pics? This is the next big upgrade I'm doing.

Tx Firefighter · 12-03-2009, 05:31 PM

I sure don't like using just a 1/4 inch bolt to keep the steering shaft indexed on the rag joint. I'd feel a lot better with a weld bead around it too.

jchav62 · 12-03-2009, 05:39 PM

Beautiful!! Excellent write up. I will definitely be using this information when I convert my lady's truck to P/S.

MacAttack · 12-03-2009, 05:50 PM

THIS SERIES IS DESTINED TO BE A CLASSIC!

This will really come in handy on my truck! Thank You!

Mac.

Byronic · 12-03-2009, 05:55 PM

You made it look so easy even I could do that.

I have to agree with Tx Firefighter, I will throw a bead around the steering shaft.
Nice write up.

daverod · 12-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Nice picture and a good write up ,thanks. I'll put this on my list of stuff yo do.

Albatrossian · 12-03-2009, 08:51 PM

Great writeup.. I think this deserves to go in the FAQ section.

**TR65** · 12-03-2009, 10:14 PM

Thanks guys.

Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion

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Tx Firefighter Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion

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I sure don't like using just a 1/4 inch bolt to keep the steering shaft indexed on the rag joint. I'd feel a lot better with a weld bead around it too.

I hear you Tex. I might do that. CPP recommended bolting instead of welding so I did it. I am not sure that the bolt is the weak link in that whole gimickus though. In theory the steering shaft will see very little torque as long as the engine is running. The spline into the gear box is smaller than the one on the manual box as well.

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bullington Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion

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Nice write up. Have you had a chance to drive it yet?

Well the goal was to take it off the road the end of August and be driving the LS2 by the end of December. Ain't going to happen. Eventhough I did a lot of things in advance, fabbing engine mounts, cross member, etc. took a lot more work than I thought, as usual. And I am going to re-program the computer myself, oh yea, and then the wiring. I am using the stock harness and I have pre-wired it but the chances of it all being right are nil.

TR

taclem · 12-05-2009, 11:30 AM

great article, very helpful, thanks

ol Curt · 12-06-2009, 08:38 PM

I have to admit, I had one of those bolts break! I was lucky to be turning a corner slowly with no cars coming. Was a left turn, so I went straight right into the ditch.

I think I will look into welding mine.

198plus · 12-11-2009, 08:01 PM

Where do you get the shaft extension, mine didn't come with one.......And why do you have to change the idler arm........Thanks

**slepysal** · 12-13-2009, 10:31 PM

i used a grade 8 bolt on mine a year ago still holding up fine

12-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#1
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	65 Power Steering Conversion Hey Guys, I did the power steering box conversion last week on my 65 and I thought I would post up some pictures that might help someone else doing the same thing. I used the CPP kit. CaptainFab also makes a kit. Here is his thread that has a lot of good info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332923 I am installing a LS motor that has the PS pump on it. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

12-01-2009, 10:08 PM	#2
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion More Pics Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

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TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Even More Pics Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

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TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion The last Pics Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

12-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#5
drogers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 136	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Great info, write up, and pictures. Maybe this will be my next upgrade... __________________ My Build "63 Stepside" Major Components 71 350 stock 86' 700R4 My Front Disc Conversion

12-01-2009, 10:37 PM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Nice right up man...good points made towards Caption Fab as well....Great job !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-02-2009, 12:03 AM	#7
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion I have a kit to do this,just haven't got to that point yet, thanks for the pics and info. ,this will come in handy!!

12-02-2009, 12:46 AM	#8
Ynotnow817 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arlington,TX Posts: 88	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Thanks for the info.

12-02-2009, 01:06 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Thanks for the mention TR65 Nice job on the installation and write up.....of course you always do nice work. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 12-02-2009 at 01:07 AM.

12-02-2009, 02:14 AM	#10
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Excellent presentation and great pictures to go along with the conversion. This is the best "play-by-play", I have seen on this conversion and I appreciate your time and efforts. I have done several and this hits all the key elements of the power steering box mounting & shaft modification on the button. Thanks for sharing.

12-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#11
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Thanks for the kind words men. I can't tell you how much help I have gotten from this site. It sure is fun working on these old trucks. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

12-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#12
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion TR65...That's over the top as far as instructions..I did this conversion about a year ago, would have been easier with your help though.. Big help Bob

12-03-2009, 02:48 PM	#13
bullington All around good guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pendleton Oregon Posts: 131	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Nice write up. Have you had a chance to drive it yet?

12-03-2009, 03:34 PM	#14
LowandSlow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 9	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Amazing write up. Gotta love the pics too. Who doesn't love pics? This is the next big upgrade I'm doing. __________________ LowandSlow64 Semper Fi

12-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion I sure don't like using just a 1/4 inch bolt to keep the steering shaft indexed on the rag joint. I'd feel a lot better with a weld bead around it too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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12-03-2009, 05:39 PM	#16
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Beautiful!! Excellent write up. I will definitely be using this information when I convert my lady's truck to P/S. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-03-2009, 05:50 PM	#17
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion THIS SERIES IS DESTINED TO BE A CLASSIC! This will really come in handy on my truck! Thank You! Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

12-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#18
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion You made it look so easy even I could do that. I have to agree with Tx Firefighter, I will throw a bead around the steering shaft. Nice write up. __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

12-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#19
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Nice picture and a good write up ,thanks. I'll put this on my list of stuff yo do. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 12-07-2009 at 11:22 AM.

12-03-2009, 08:51 PM	#20
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Great writeup.. I think this deserves to go in the FAQ section. __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

12-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#22
taclem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston, ID Posts: 123	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion great article, very helpful, thanks

12-06-2009, 08:38 PM	#23
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion I have to admit, I had one of those bolts break! I was lucky to be turning a corner slowly with no cars coming. Was a left turn, so I went straight right into the ditch. I think I will look into welding mine. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

12-11-2009, 08:01 PM	#24
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion Where do you get the shaft extension, mine didn't come with one.......And why do you have to change the idler arm........Thanks __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl Last edited by 198plus; 12-11-2009 at 08:02 PM.

12-13-2009, 10:31 PM	#25
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 65 Power Steering Conversion i used a grade 8 bolt on mine a year ago still holding up fine __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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