Roadmaster steering box on a 64? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

djinva · 04-14-2020, 12:54 PM

I have a 64 C-10 that I would like to put power steering on. I have been reading and see a square body box is a common swap. Has anyone used a steering box off of a Buick Roadmaster or Chevy Caprice. I have a 1992 Roadmaster box.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-14-2020, 01:19 PM

Pic?

**jayoldschool** · 04-14-2020, 01:32 PM

Square body PICKUP, not square body Caprice (or later Roadie, etc). The car box won't fit. Simple reason, it mounts on the wrong side of the frame.

djinva · 04-14-2020, 02:36 PM

Here are a couple photos of the Buick box.

djinva · 04-14-2020, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Square body PICKUP, not square body Caprice (or later Roadie, etc). The car box won't fit. Simple reason, it mounts on the wrong side of the frame.

Thanks, I will find a square body box.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-14-2020, 02:44 PM

Yep wrong side.

**jayoldschool** · 04-14-2020, 03:33 PM

Pro tip: you can get a reman box from any parts place. And put your Roadmaster one back in the box for the core ;-)

LostMy65 · 04-14-2020, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Pro tip: you can get a reman box from any parts place. And put your Roadmaster one back in the box for the core ;-)

Yep.

djinva · 04-15-2020, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Pro tip: you can get a reman box from any parts place. And put your Roadmaster one back in the box for the core ;-)

Thanks, that is a great idea.

mike's1965 · 04-17-2020, 04:04 AM

I swapped a 1974 power steering box onto my 1965 with REZ adapter plate kit.

Um, last time I looked up rebuilt steering boxes (1973-1987 trucks)at AutoZone, I swear they skyrocketed in price, like 600-850 bucks!

Reason I was looking was is somewhere mine has leak, they used to cost under 200 bucks it seems, guess I'll replace the seals or run some more Lucas stop leak power steering fluid.

The 73-87 trucks are harder to find in salvage yards now.

CPP and probably others have some new steering boxes that are supposed to steer better than stock, maybe check those out also.

I might have to get one down the road.

**Clyde65** · 04-17-2020, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike's1965

I swapped a 1974 power steering box onto my 1965 with REZ adapter plate kit.

Um, last time I looked up rebuilt steering boxes (1973-1987 trucks)at AutoZone, I swear they skyrocketed in price, like 600-850 bucks!

Reason I was looking was is somewhere mine has leak, they used to cost under 200 bucks it seems, guess I'll replace the seals or run some more Lucas stop leak power steering fluid.

The 73-87 trucks are harder to find in salvage yards now.

CPP and probably others have some new steering boxes that are supposed to steer better than stock, maybe check those out also.

I might have to get one down the road.

I have the same experience that you did, only difference is that I used one off an 86. I looked at advanced auto parts and found a rebuilt one with lifetime warranty for about $250.
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mike's1965 · 04-17-2020, 03:45 PM

Much better price!

Not sure why it was so expensive at AutoZone?

**jayoldschool** · 04-17-2020, 03:52 PM

We bought a reman box locally for $250 CDN from our local jobber last month. Had a 4x4 box to give back as a core.

LostMy65 · 04-17-2020, 04:14 PM

I bought a redhead last time.
Tight box.

bcontractor · 04-18-2020, 05:33 AM

The CPP is new box ,it reciprocating ball ....I think that is the one I will use..

04-14-2020, 12:54 PM	#1
djinva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 168	Roadmaster steering box on a 64? I have a 64 C-10 that I would like to put power steering on. I have been reading and see a square body box is a common swap. Has anyone used a steering box off of a Buick Roadmaster or Chevy Caprice. I have a 1992 Roadmaster box. __________________ 73 C-10 Cheyenne Super 454 60 Impala LS powered 16 Camaro 2SS 6speed 12 Ultra Classic 71 Vega Wagon V8 4 speed

04-14-2020, 01:19 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? Pic? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-14-2020, 01:32 PM	#3
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? Square body PICKUP, not square body Caprice (or later Roadie, etc). The car box won't fit. Simple reason, it mounts on the wrong side of the frame.

04-14-2020, 02:36 PM	#4
djinva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 168	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? Here are a couple photos of the Buick box. Attached Images __________________ 73 C-10 Cheyenne Super 454 60 Impala LS powered 16 Camaro 2SS 6speed 12 Ultra Classic 71 Vega Wagon V8 4 speed

04-14-2020, 02:44 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? Yep wrong side. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-14-2020, 03:33 PM	#7
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? Pro tip: you can get a reman box from any parts place. And put your Roadmaster one back in the box for the core ;-)

04-17-2020, 04:04 AM	#10
mike's1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: queen creek az Posts: 133	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? I swapped a 1974 power steering box onto my 1965 with REZ adapter plate kit. Um, last time I looked up rebuilt steering boxes (1973-1987 trucks)at AutoZone, I swear they skyrocketed in price, like 600-850 bucks! Reason I was looking was is somewhere mine has leak, they used to cost under 200 bucks it seems, guess I'll replace the seals or run some more Lucas stop leak power steering fluid. The 73-87 trucks are harder to find in salvage yards now. CPP and probably others have some new steering boxes that are supposed to steer better than stock, maybe check those out also. I might have to get one down the road.

04-17-2020, 03:45 PM	#12
mike's1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: queen creek az Posts: 133	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? Much better price! Not sure why it was so expensive at AutoZone?

04-17-2020, 03:52 PM	#13
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? We bought a reman box locally for $250 CDN from our local jobber last month. Had a 4x4 box to give back as a core.

04-17-2020, 04:14 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? I bought a redhead last time. Tight box. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-18-2020, 05:33 AM	#15
bcontractor Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: santa rosa,california Posts: 65	Re: Roadmaster steering box on a 64? The CPP is new box ,it reciprocating ball ....I think that is the one I will use.. __________________ There is more then one way to do it right !



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