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08-18-2008, 09:41 AM
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Power Steering Problem
I ahve A 67 chevy 1/2 ton truck that had manual steering. I took a pwr steering box off a 71 chevy to convert mine to pwr steering. when I tried to mount it the box was hitting the frame in between the mounting holes, so its not mounting flush. has anyone had this problem? and if you know how to fix it? id put spacers in it but i dont know if that would be safe. any help is appreciated. thanks!
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08-18-2008, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Springfield, MO
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Re: Power Steering Problem
you might search around on here some it may even be in the FAQ section but yes the frame is different for power streering vs manual. Most people I believe will heat and dimple the area where the box goes to make it fit in the frame. I have not done this but remember reading about it.
Good luck Dave
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08-21-2008, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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Re: Power Steering Problem
Check out Classic Performance Products tech articles.
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08-21-2008, 09:02 AM
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Restoration Desperation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Tennessee
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Re: Power Steering Problem
You should only have to notch the bumper bracket. That is what kept the steering box from moving forward enought to line up on my '68. I just removed the bumper bolt at the frame & it is still hanging there waiting for me to grind the notch & re-bolt.
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08-21-2008, 09:21 PM
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Hellasick
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Death Moans, IA
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Re: Power Steering Problem
check this thread out...might be some help. know there are better pics somewhere, but cant find them yet.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255352 found another thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192229
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09-03-2008, 10:16 AM
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Re: Power Steering Problem
thanks for the info everyones giving me. Does anyone who has spaced there box out if they know about how much of a space and where I can get spacers to do it. thanks again.
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