'64 C10 steering help needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bob_wuzza · 02-02-2016, 07:54 PM

Posting in the original thread didn't bring it up from the grave so new thread!
Heres the original thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643466

Hello again Guys,

haven't posted in a while but kept hovering around.
I have a few new problems to deal with and need some help.

I broke my manual steering box while hunting and I can't find everything I need anywhere.

I'm trying to do it on the frugal side ( work is slow right now )
So unless you guys know of a better way of doing things I'm looking at

#1 Finding a rebuild kit

The ball bearings/ U channel and the steering shaft work fine so all I would NEED is the bearings, 2 seals and the bushings.
I took what was left of one of the bearings to a bearing shop and they had nothing to match.
I found the seals on rock auto
I checked NAPA and classic industries with no luck

I found these look right but not sure if they would fit and no
way to check
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1982-Co...-/321966083651
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Size-Ch...-/181995907921

2nd option is finding a rebuilt box but what's the fun in that? Its expensive with the Canadian dollar and the core charge.

3rd option is mounting power steering
I have access to a working power steering box, all I'd need is the pump/reservoir and possibly a mounting bracket. Captainfab seems to be the man to talk to

here are a few pics

**PGSigns** · 02-02-2016, 08:09 PM

I think if you spent the few bucks for the supporting membership posting in the parts section would have got you what you needed. I am 100% sure a good box is out there in your budget.
Jimmy

**Palf70Step** · 02-02-2016, 08:48 PM

Hopefully some one can help you. I have always just gotten a new/rebuilt one from the autoparts. I have not tried to rebuild one in a whole lot of years.

Wrenchbender Ret · 02-02-2016, 11:43 PM

They are easy to rebuild. The small parts like that are available at some of the specialty parts shops like LMC. If the brg. surface on the worm shaft are rough, you will need to find another gear box. It is pretty expensive. I can't tell from the photos. The ball brgs. for the worm & the bushing for the sector are reasonable.

Bob_wuzza · 02-03-2016, 11:58 PM

So little update,

I'm really hurting for money so unfortunately I have to do this as frugally as possible.
I'm going to to replace the bearing that self destructed and use the original seals.
One of the bearings is still good and from a bit a research I found out that you can use grease mixed with gear oil so the seals aren't as important.
I have to call tomorrow to order the bearing.

Hop · 02-06-2016, 05:35 PM

I think I have a manual steering box off my 64. Pay for shipping its yours

Vinceg · 02-06-2016, 06:14 PM

This might sound a little stupid but it is worth a shot. Do you have any industrial valve shops around Grand Prairie? The first place I worked had 6 inch plug valves that had Saginaw gear boxes on them to manipulate the valves. I thought about my old truck every time I swung them. They were pretty old at that time so it would be a long shot for sure. They might have something in the boneyard you never know.

Bob_wuzza · 02-08-2016, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinceg

This might sound a little stupid but it is worth a shot. Do you have any industrial valve shops around Grand Prairie? The first place I worked had 6 inch plug valves that had Saginaw gear boxes on them to manipulate the valves. I thought about my old truck every time I swung them. They were pretty old at that time so it would be a long shot for sure. They might have something in the boneyard you never know.

Funny way of getting parts but whatever works lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hop

I think I have a manual steering box off my 64. Pay for shipping its yours

I really appreciate the offer and will take you up on it if it's still available and if the rebuild doesn't work

Hop · 02-09-2016, 10:54 PM

Still available. Need to remove the linkage. Just let me know

dougf · 02-10-2016, 08:47 PM

I have a good pitman arm if you need it also. Free of course!

Ronw435 · 02-11-2016, 06:34 PM

If you can get to the Dallas area I have a fairly new steering box and all linkage you could have as I put power steering on my 65 C10

Bob_wuzza · 02-15-2016, 05:12 PM

Thanks for all the offers guys, I like this forum more every time I come back.

so another little update the bearing is on order, and I found a supplier with ball-bearings to rebuild the one bearing that's still good and all the seals for a whole lot less that what I would of paid. hopefully she goes back together well and I'll be able to drive her once again

02-02-2016, 08:09 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed I think if you spent the few bucks for the supporting membership posting in the parts section would have got you what you needed. I am 100% sure a good box is out there in your budget. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-02-2016, 08:48 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed Hopefully some one can help you. I have always just gotten a new/rebuilt one from the autoparts. I have not tried to rebuild one in a whole lot of years. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-02-2016, 11:43 PM	#4
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed They are easy to rebuild. The small parts like that are available at some of the specialty parts shops like LMC. If the brg. surface on the worm shaft are rough, you will need to find another gear box. It is pretty expensive. I can't tell from the photos. The ball brgs. for the worm & the bushing for the sector are reasonable.

02-03-2016, 11:58 PM	#5
Bob_wuzza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 21	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed So little update, I'm really hurting for money so unfortunately I have to do this as frugally as possible. I'm going to to replace the bearing that self destructed and use the original seals. One of the bearings is still good and from a bit a research I found out that you can use grease mixed with gear oil so the seals aren't as important. I have to call tomorrow to order the bearing.

02-06-2016, 05:35 PM	#6
Hop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 61	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed I think I have a manual steering box off my 64. Pay for shipping its yours

02-02-2016, 07:54 PM	#1
Bob_wuzza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 21	'64 C10 steering help needed Posting in the original thread didn't bring it up from the grave so new thread! Heres the original thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643466 Hello again Guys, haven't posted in a while but kept hovering around. I have a few new problems to deal with and need some help. I broke my manual steering box while hunting and I can't find everything I need anywhere. I'm trying to do it on the frugal side ( work is slow right now ) So unless you guys know of a better way of doing things I'm looking at #1 Finding a rebuild kit The ball bearings/ U channel and the steering shaft work fine so all I would NEED is the bearings, 2 seals and the bushings. I took what was left of one of the bearings to a bearing shop and they had nothing to match. I found the seals on rock auto I checked NAPA and classic industries with no luck I found these look right but not sure if they would fit and no way to check http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1982-Co...-/321966083651 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Size-Ch...-/181995907921 2nd option is finding a rebuilt box but what's the fun in that? Its expensive with the Canadian dollar and the core charge. 3rd option is mounting power steering I have access to a working power steering box, all I'd need is the pump/reservoir and possibly a mounting bracket. Captainfab seems to be the man to talk to here are a few pics

02-06-2016, 06:14 PM	#7
Vinceg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 166	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed This might sound a little stupid but it is worth a shot. Do you have any industrial valve shops around Grand Prairie? The first place I worked had 6 inch plug valves that had Saginaw gear boxes on them to manipulate the valves. I thought about my old truck every time I swung them. They were pretty old at that time so it would be a long shot for sure. They might have something in the boneyard you never know.

02-09-2016, 10:54 PM	#9
Hop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 61	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed Still available. Need to remove the linkage. Just let me know

02-10-2016, 08:47 PM	#10
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed I have a good pitman arm if you need it also. Free of course! __________________ AIR ASSAULT

02-11-2016, 06:34 PM	#11
Ronw435 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fate, Texas ( About 35 miles east of Dallas) Posts: 318	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed If you can get to the Dallas area I have a fairly new steering box and all linkage you could have as I put power steering on my 65 C10

02-15-2016, 05:12 PM	#12
Bob_wuzza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 21	Re: '64 C10 steering help needed Thanks for all the offers guys, I like this forum more every time I come back. so another little update the bearing is on order, and I found a supplier with ball-bearings to rebuild the one bearing that's still good and all the seals for a whole lot less that what I would of paid. hopefully she goes back together well and I'll be able to drive her once again



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