68 options...power drums and power steering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Vince M · 12-01-2002, 12:08 PM

I was wondering if there was a power drum brake option and power steering option for 1968...? How about tilt steering wheel. trying to figure out what is original on this new truck of mine...

mikep · 12-01-2002, 12:28 PM

power drums and power steering wer optional. There were different center pieces for the steering wheel based on the package ie CST or Custom.

the binder · 12-01-2002, 12:37 PM

i bought a tilt/auto coulmn at a wrecking yard [there hard to find]
out of a early van i was told they were the same as the trucks with a few small differances i am about to find out today!i have
already changed the wiring/plug from curved to flat without taking apart the tilt mech,

No3Fan4Ever · 12-01-2002, 01:40 PM

Regular Production Options (RPO) for 1968
Vacuum Power Brakes J70
Power Steering N40;
I don't see Tilt steering wheel listed
Tim

Vince M · 12-01-2002, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the info..

It looks as if the power steering was added since the front bumper bracket was torched and they must have put the tilt wheel in at the same time. The power drums look to be an original option though....now I just need to convert it to 4 wheel discs..

mikep · 12-01-2002, 01:54 PM

I wouldnr go with rear discs unless you feel like playing with the proportioning valve every time you put a load in the back. Discs in the back of trucks can be agravating in the extreme. Been there. Wont do it again!

Longhorn Man · 12-01-2002, 02:02 PM

That, and in reality, the don't add a whole lot of stopping power and the pads don't last nearly as long as shoes do.

67cst · 12-01-2002, 03:26 PM

you guys have somegood points on the rear discs, i think id only ever do it if i was building trailer queen to take to shows, but they do look sweet with the right kinda rims that you can show em off in

12-01-2002, 12:08 PM	#1
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	68 options...power drums and power steering I was wondering if there was a power drum brake option and power steering option for 1968...? How about tilt steering wheel. trying to figure out what is original on this new truck of mine... __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-01-2002, 12:28 PM	#2
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	power drums and power steering wer optional. There were different center pieces for the steering wheel based on the package ie CST or Custom. __________________ No truck :-(

12-01-2002, 01:40 PM	#4
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Regular Production Options (RPO) for 1968 Vacuum Power Brakes J70 Power Steering N40; I don't see Tilt steering wheel listed Tim __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

12-01-2002, 01:51 PM	#5
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Thanks for the info.. It looks as if the power steering was added since the front bumper bracket was torched and they must have put the tilt wheel in at the same time. The power drums look to be an original option though....now I just need to convert it to 4 wheel discs.. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-01-2002, 01:54 PM	#6
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I wouldnr go with rear discs unless you feel like playing with the proportioning valve every time you put a load in the back. Discs in the back of trucks can be agravating in the extreme. Been there. Wont do it again! __________________ No truck :-(

12-01-2002, 12:37 PM	#3
the binder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: monrovia,ca Posts: 14	i bought a tilt/auto coulmn at a wrecking yard [there hard to find] out of a early van i was told they were the same as the trucks with a few small differances i am about to find out today!i have already changed the wiring/plug from curved to flat without taking apart the tilt mech,

12-01-2002, 02:02 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That, and in reality, the don't add a whole lot of stopping power and the pads don't last nearly as long as shoes do.

12-01-2002, 03:26 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	you guys have somegood points on the rear discs, i think id only ever do it if i was building trailer queen to take to shows, but they do look sweet with the right kinda rims that you can show em off in __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724



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