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rendrikat · 06-13-2006, 08:34 AM

I'm new to the world of 67's , I found out yesterday that 68-72 power steering gear boxes will not work on my 67. I surfed the internet and found that there are several companies that sell units that work, but expensive !!! are there ay other power steering boxes that will work or can you put a spacer between the gear box and the frame and have it work ???

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Rudy
Payette, Idaho

dallas71 · 06-13-2006, 08:58 AM

Rez Engineering makes a "spacer" that will properly align and keep the Geometry when installing a p/s box. Many of the board vendors sells this as a kit..You may need to shorten the existing steering column. GMCPauls sells a kit...
http://www.gmcpauls.com/steering2.htm
67-68 Power Steering Conversion Kit NEW LOWER PRICE Kit
692996 1967-68 Power steering conversion kit, includes required brackets, shims, bolts, washers and nuts required to mount a integral power steering gearbox to the frame of 1967 and early 1968 frames without the required indentation in frame. Made in the USA You must furnish your own pump, brackets, hoses & power steering gearbox. For 2 wheel drives ONLY.

rendrikat · 06-13-2006, 10:59 AM

Thanks for your help !!!!!!

Joe67 · 06-13-2006, 01:00 PM

I bought a new/remanuf power steering pump from a local shop for $100 for my project truck.

67Fleet · 06-13-2006, 01:50 PM

Does anyone have a pic of how the frame is supposed to look with the indentation? My frame has an indentation where the box actually mounts to it, and I want to make sure it is the same one you are talking about.

Joe67 · 06-13-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Fleet

Does anyone have a pic of how the frame is supposed to look with the indentation? My frame has an indentation where the box actually mounts to it, and I want to make sure it is the same one you are talking about.

This is the best shot I have available right now. This is from my '67 panel
I can take better pics of my new frame if nobody else comes through....

**john** · 06-13-2006, 02:40 PM

Heres a pic of frame.

l1n1b1 · 06-13-2006, 04:14 PM

I put a power steering gear box off of a '69 on my '67....All I did was temp. bolt it in place, marked where the indention needed to be,removed the gearbox, heated up the frame with my torch, & worked the frame over with a BFH until it fit! Everything bolted right up & works perfectly! The best part is that it cost me exactly $0.00!!!!

byrd · 06-13-2006, 09:44 PM

So no 67's had power sterring?

chevy_fatman · 06-13-2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byrd

So no 67's had power sterring?

Yes they did, they had what it was called power assist steering, the same kind you find in the older corvettes, I scored a complete setup for 40 bucks a while ago

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2006, 09:55 PM

67's had an external ram assist set up like the old corevettes.
I would personally never get any of these spacer kits. it is not posable to get the geomitry 100% right when you move the box out.
Heat the frame rail like l1n1b1 described. That's the best way to do it.
BTW... welcome to the board from central ohio, got any pictured of your rig?

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2006, 09:56 PM

Paul beat me to it by 5 seconds.

Chevy4Life · 06-13-2006, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byrd

So no 67's had power sterring?

67's had "ram assist" power steering like the early vettes used. It looks like a shock and mounts to a bracket on the frame and the centerlink. Parts are pretty hard to find. I replaced my ram assist with a later box, using a little heat and a BFH. It only took a few taps.

Chevy4Life · 06-13-2006, 09:59 PM

um..........i'm slow!

Joe67 · 06-14-2006, 07:57 AM

Does anyone have a pic of an original 1967 pwr steering setup? I though the pwr steering was original on my '67 Panel...

ThatOneBlue67 · 06-14-2006, 09:24 PM

You had to indent the frame? Ah man, screw that. Just stick a few washers in there to space the gearbox from the frame. Trust me, it's harmless and a Hell of a lot easier. Cleaner looking too if you're not a master with metal work.

67Fleet · 06-15-2006, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the pics guys! Mine looks like the pic John posted so either the PO had already done the BFH mod or it's not a 67 frame..... hmmmm

glock35ipsc · 06-15-2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatOneBlue67

You had to indent the frame? Ah man, screw that. Just stick a few washers in there to space the gearbox from the frame. Trust me, it's harmless and a Hell of a lot easier. Cleaner looking too if you're not a master with metal work.

Like Andy said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I would personally never get any of these spacer kits. it is not posable to get the geomitry 100% right when you move the box out.
Heat the frame rail like l1n1b1 described. That's the best way to do it.

ThatOneBlue67 · 06-16-2006, 02:53 AM

Spacer kit? I just put a few washers on there. The steering wheel turns, the wheels turn, no bad noises. Not trying to piss anyone off, but you don't need "100% Perfect Geometry". The steering rod has plenty of room to angle, an inch won't hurt it.

06-13-2006, 08:34 AM	#1
rendrikat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 2	1967 power steering question I'm new to the world of 67's , I found out yesterday that 68-72 power steering gear boxes will not work on my 67. I surfed the internet and found that there are several companies that sell units that work, but expensive !!! are there ay other power steering boxes that will work or can you put a spacer between the gear box and the frame and have it work ??? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rudy Payette, Idaho

06-13-2006, 08:58 AM	#2
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: 1967 power steering question Rez Engineering makes a "spacer" that will properly align and keep the Geometry when installing a p/s box. Many of the board vendors sells this as a kit..You may need to shorten the existing steering column. GMCPauls sells a kit... http://www.gmcpauls.com/steering2.htm 67-68 Power Steering Conversion Kit NEW LOWER PRICE Kit 692996 1967-68 Power steering conversion kit, includes required brackets, shims, bolts, washers and nuts required to mount a integral power steering gearbox to the frame of 1967 and early 1968 frames without the required indentation in frame. Made in the USA You must furnish your own pump, brackets, hoses & power steering gearbox. For 2 wheel drives ONLY. __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

06-13-2006, 10:59 AM	#3
rendrikat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 2	Re: 1967 power steering question Thanks for your help !!!!!!

06-13-2006, 01:00 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: 1967 power steering question I bought a new/remanuf power steering pump from a local shop for $100 for my project truck. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-13-2006, 01:50 PM	#5
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: 1967 power steering question Does anyone have a pic of how the frame is supposed to look with the indentation? My frame has an indentation where the box actually mounts to it, and I want to make sure it is the same one you are talking about. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

06-13-2006, 02:40 PM	#7
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: 1967 power steering question Heres a pic of frame. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

06-13-2006, 04:14 PM	#8
l1n1b1 67 Shortstep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 100	Re: 1967 power steering question I put a power steering gear box off of a '69 on my '67....All I did was temp. bolt it in place, marked where the indention needed to be,removed the gearbox, heated up the frame with my torch, & worked the frame over with a BFH until it fit! Everything bolted right up & works perfectly! The best part is that it cost me exactly $0.00!!!! __________________ 67 SWB Step 69 LWB CST 71 LWB 94 SWB Step 05 1500 Dodge P/U Adapt, Improvise, Overcome

06-13-2006, 09:55 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1967 power steering question 67's had an external ram assist set up like the old corevettes. I would personally never get any of these spacer kits. it is not posable to get the geomitry 100% right when you move the box out. Heat the frame rail like l1n1b1 described. That's the best way to do it. BTW... welcome to the board from central ohio, got any pictured of your rig?

06-13-2006, 09:56 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1967 power steering question Paul beat me to it by 5 seconds.

06-13-2006, 09:59 PM	#14
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 749	Re: 1967 power steering question um..........i'm slow!

06-14-2006, 07:57 AM	#15
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: 1967 power steering question Does anyone have a pic of an original 1967 pwr steering setup? I though the pwr steering was original on my '67 Panel... __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-14-2006, 09:24 PM	#16
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: 1967 power steering question You had to indent the frame? Ah man, screw that. Just stick a few washers in there to space the gearbox from the frame. Trust me, it's harmless and a Hell of a lot easier. Cleaner looking too if you're not a master with metal work. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

06-15-2006, 03:26 PM	#17
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: 1967 power steering question Thanks for the pics guys! Mine looks like the pic John posted so either the PO had already done the BFH mod or it's not a 67 frame..... hmmmm __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

06-16-2006, 02:53 AM	#19
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: 1967 power steering question Spacer kit? I just put a few washers on there. The steering wheel turns, the wheels turn, no bad noises. Not trying to piss anyone off, but you don't need "100% Perfect Geometry". The steering rod has plenty of room to angle, an inch won't hurt it. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968. Last edited by ThatOneBlue67; 06-16-2006 at 02:55 AM.



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