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XtechX · 08-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Ok, I put on a new to me PS box from a 87 chevy 1/2 ton and I need to know what hoses I can buy (what years), that will fit from the box to the pump on a 65 c10. Im on a budget so I really cant go with the flexible SS hoses.
I have the pump mounted low on the drivers side and its just a regular old Saginaw pump. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

XtechX · 08-02-2011, 09:42 PM

Is there anybody...out there?

64fleetside · 08-02-2011, 09:58 PM

I used a '71-76 box, so I used '75 model hoses from my FLAPS, fit like a glove. You might start w/87 hoses.

protrash64 · 08-02-2011, 09:59 PM

If the box is '87 it will use o-ring style hoses (1980 and up). The power steering pump should match the box so the fittings are the same....if not the fitting can be changed in the pump if you can source an o-ring type fitting. The power steering boxes used flare fittings up to 1979.

XtechX · 08-02-2011, 10:15 PM

I have the 87 lines but I cant seem to get the lines bent correctly to be able to use them on this truck. I already changed out the fitting in the back of the pump to the O ring style. I was thinking that someone here might have found a set of lines from another year that are close to the right bends to work. Any suggestions.

**Captainfab** · 08-03-2011, 01:16 AM

It will probably be a little trial and error. You didn't say what engine you have, and weather it has a short or long water pump. If your engine configuration isn't exactly the same as the '87 application, the hoses won't be a perfect fit. You might look at some from the earlier '80's

jbgroby · 08-03-2011, 08:14 AM

Hope this picture helps. I know this is an early model 60-62 witht the "long arm" P/S, but the hoses would possibly route the same way as an adapted truck, which btw I've done also. I have not mounted my DS inner fender as of yet (this week end I hope, the fenders will be here soon), But I'll do the same general set up.

wildearp · 08-03-2011, 06:25 PM

Found my photo:

It is easy to take a brake tubing bender and bend the angles to shoot under the fender well. I had plenty of room.

XtechX · 08-03-2011, 09:45 PM

Thanks for everyones input as always! I finally managed to get the 87 lines bent around so they would work, not perfect but safe and it doesnt leak.

08-02-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
XtechX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 300	PS hoses Ok, I put on a new to me PS box from a 87 chevy 1/2 ton and I need to know what hoses I can buy (what years), that will fit from the box to the pump on a 65 c10. Im on a budget so I really cant go with the flexible SS hoses. I have the pump mounted low on the drivers side and its just a regular old Saginaw pump. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Opportunity usually comes disguised....As hard work!!!

08-02-2011, 09:42 PM	#2
XtechX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 300	Re: PS hoses Is there anybody...out there? __________________ Opportunity usually comes disguised....As hard work!!!

08-02-2011, 09:58 PM	#3
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: PS hoses I used a '71-76 box, so I used '75 model hoses from my FLAPS, fit like a glove. You might start w/87 hoses.

08-02-2011, 09:59 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: PS hoses If the box is '87 it will use o-ring style hoses (1980 and up). The power steering pump should match the box so the fittings are the same....if not the fitting can be changed in the pump if you can source an o-ring type fitting. The power steering boxes used flare fittings up to 1979. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#5
XtechX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 300	Re: PS hoses I have the 87 lines but I cant seem to get the lines bent correctly to be able to use them on this truck. I already changed out the fitting in the back of the pump to the O ring style. I was thinking that someone here might have found a set of lines from another year that are close to the right bends to work. Any suggestions. __________________ Opportunity usually comes disguised....As hard work!!!

08-03-2011, 01:16 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: PS hoses It will probably be a little trial and error. You didn't say what engine you have, and weather it has a short or long water pump. If your engine configuration isn't exactly the same as the '87 application, the hoses won't be a perfect fit. You might look at some from the earlier '80's __________________ 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

08-03-2011, 08:14 AM	#7
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: PS hoses Hope this picture helps. I know this is an early model 60-62 witht the "long arm" P/S, but the hoses would possibly route the same way as an adapted truck, which btw I've done also. I have not mounted my DS inner fender as of yet (this week end I hope, the fenders will be here soon), But I'll do the same general set up. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

08-03-2011, 06:25 PM	#8
wildearp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 165	Re: PS hoses Found my photo: It is easy to take a brake tubing bender and bend the angles to shoot under the fender well. I had plenty of room.

08-03-2011, 09:45 PM	#9
XtechX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 300	Re: PS hoses Thanks for everyones input as always! I finally managed to get the 87 lines bent around so they would work, not perfect but safe and it doesnt leak. __________________ Opportunity usually comes disguised....As hard work!!!



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