Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bosephus · 10-31-2017, 03:18 PM

There is very little info on this for the 60-62 so I thought I would share my experience. First off,Captains parts were first rate. I had previously bought a kit from another popular vendor for a 61 and was less than impressed with it. Anyway, I used the forward lower hole that was already in the frame to start my install.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-31-2017, 03:55 PM

Microsoft Paint can be your friend.
Looks good so far.

bosephus · 10-31-2017, 03:57 PM

I took a measurement with an angle finder on my steering shaft and marked the inner fender with chalk for reference. I then installed the plate and the new steering box and oriented the box to line up with my reference marks. The forward bottom hole and aft top hole were used to tighten the box/plate to the frame for marking the holes. I used a scribe around the plate then took the steering box off and clamped the plate back to the frame. The holes were then marked by running a 7/16 drillbit through the holes on the outer plate. A quality 7/8 bi metal hole saw(lennox) was then utilized to create the holes for the spacers that are included in the kit. I started drilling the outside frame first and went completely through the front upper hole. With some patience,care and a whole lot of wd-40 you can go all the way through the bracing to the other side.

bosephus · 10-31-2017, 04:05 PM

The lower aft hole had to be marked on the inside of the frame as well. The upper aft hole cleared the frame on my application so all I had to do on that one was grind a flat edge onto the spacer so it would lay on the frame.

bosephus · 10-31-2017, 04:23 PM

Spacers welded in

bosephus · 10-31-2017, 04:32 PM

Last sideways pic I promise! This is how it sits now,still need to stitch weld the plates to the frame.

LostMy65 · 10-31-2017, 05:01 PM

That turned out nice.

**Captainfab** · 10-31-2017, 11:15 PM

Thanks for posting your info and pics.......it looks good

rvrfoot · 11-05-2017, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosephus

Last sideways pic I promise! This is how it sits now,still need to stitch weld the plates to the frame.

Thanks i was getting sick. hahaha

dephep · 05-05-2020, 03:51 PM

Thanks a bunch for the how to post, I just ordered this kit from the Capt.

jrusher · 05-05-2020, 09:17 PM

Here’s a few pics of the install i did on the wifes 61 last summer using the captains brackets. Fairly straight forward install . You might want to have a few holes saws on hand i know i burned up a couple. I also ended up using a universal joint on steering column shaft as the box had quite abit of misalignment

**Captainfab** · 05-05-2020, 10:30 PM

Thanks for posting your pics jrusher

10-31-2017, 03:18 PM	#1
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 There is very little info on this for the 60-62 so I thought I would share my experience. First off,Captains parts were first rate. I had previously bought a kit from another popular vendor for a 61 and was less than impressed with it. Anyway, I used the forward lower hole that was already in the frame to start my install. Attached Images

10-31-2017, 03:55 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 Microsoft Paint can be your friend. Looks good so far. __________________ 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?

10-31-2017, 03:57 PM	#3
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 I took a measurement with an angle finder on my steering shaft and marked the inner fender with chalk for reference. I then installed the plate and the new steering box and oriented the box to line up with my reference marks. The forward bottom hole and aft top hole were used to tighten the box/plate to the frame for marking the holes. I used a scribe around the plate then took the steering box off and clamped the plate back to the frame. The holes were then marked by running a 7/16 drillbit through the holes on the outer plate. A quality 7/8 bi metal hole saw(lennox) was then utilized to create the holes for the spacers that are included in the kit. I started drilling the outside frame first and went completely through the front upper hole. With some patience,care and a whole lot of wd-40 you can go all the way through the bracing to the other side. Attached Images

10-31-2017, 04:05 PM	#4
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 The lower aft hole had to be marked on the inside of the frame as well. The upper aft hole cleared the frame on my application so all I had to do on that one was grind a flat edge onto the spacer so it would lay on the frame. Attached Images

10-31-2017, 04:23 PM	#5
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 Spacers welded in Attached Images

10-31-2017, 04:32 PM	#6
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 Last sideways pic I promise! This is how it sits now,still need to stitch weld the plates to the frame. Attached Images

10-31-2017, 05:01 PM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 That turned out nice. __________________ 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

10-31-2017, 11:15 PM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 Thanks for posting your info and pics.......it looks good __________________ 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

05-05-2020, 03:51 PM	#10
dephep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Warsaw IN. Posts: 8	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 Thanks a bunch for the how to post, I just ordered this kit from the Capt.

05-05-2020, 09:17 PM	#11
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 Here’s a few pics of the install i did on the wifes 61 last summer using the captains brackets. Fairly straight forward install . You might want to have a few holes saws on hand i know i burned up a couple. I also ended up using a universal joint on steering column shaft as the box had quite abit of misalignment Attached Images Last edited by jrusher; 05-05-2020 at 09:30 PM.

05-05-2020, 10:30 PM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Install Captainfab steering adapter on a 61 Thanks for posting your pics jrusher __________________ 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

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