I did one on a 1966 GMC in the 1980s I used shim material to space the steering box to the chasis and used the same rod as you did to connect to the steering box.🎉🎉
I am a little late on my project, but I am doing this exact same thing to my dad's old 64 C 10! I got a 78 and will be using the front end with disc brakes and power steering exactly like you did!! I feel like I need to send you some cash for all the good advice and videos!! You really Don't know how much I appreciate you!
I just ordered, 1 for a,68 from jegs with rag joint 277.00 still need to order pit man arm ,would it also have to be for a 68 aswell ? Please let me knowi love watching ,here in Ca
I converted my 66 to power steering some years ago. Being a cheapskate I welded up some homemade mounting brackets and threw on a refabbed K5 Blazer gear and other things. Been driving it all across the country that way!
Remember the steering gear is bolted to the fame, the cab is not. Every time you hit a bump the intermediate shaft slider is designed to absorb the changes in the effective length of the steering shaft and column. Now, with a clamp, spring on the bottom of the column keeping the shift linkage tight against the column’s tube, it push on the bottom bearing and race. It should be removed, cleaned, greased and reinstall every 50 years. You are over due. The bearing looks like it came off a bicycle the not that cheap. Under normal circumstances all it does is to allow the steering shaft to rotate with some upward force on it. It will not take long before a noise transfers up the column an amplified by the tube, steering wheel and dash support. It is at this point you would to have shortened the center of the intermediate shaft, keep the slider, cleaned and recessed it with GM 12345879 Special Lubricant or follow the TSB for steering clunk. Many lines of vehicles experienced noise in this area and fixed with different springs, square sliders with dimples that hold the grease and even some with high density rubber bumpers added on the sides only in the middle. It a choice that could be done, but made more harder by welding. U-joint May have you mark a create a flat spot, drill a larger shallow hole, apply Loctite while others simple use grade 8 bolts with deformed nuts or nylock. They can be purchased at various locations from McMaster Carr to Speedway, the oldest speed shop in the US. Just thinking out loud Incase you choose to make a future change, correct a noise problem or just be able to service column after welding it. Certified automotive ASE Master Tech since 1978-Retired.
Hey MrHevyshevy, I stumbled upon one of your 283 videos a couple weeks ago than started watching the '55 build videos. Than pretty much watched all the vids. All caught up now. Thanks for taking the time to share your family time with us. Ryan.
Mr HC did you consider at one point in this mod of using the steering column out of the '78 as I'm planning on doing the same thing to my '64 GMC. Maybe you wanted to keep more of the stock '66 interior look. Any advice? Thanks!
Thanks for responding. I agree I would prefer the original look of the old wheel and ignition on the dash and it is a four speed . Please check out my son and mine youtube channel and maybe subscribe! Thanks. God bless! th-cam.com/video/X40iKSAeNAk/w-d-xo.html
The idiot I bought my 55 Chevy from switched the car to power steering. Does this kit come with the plates on the inside and out? From what I see he did not use any mounting plates so the column actually moves back and forth when I steer the car causing the hoses to work loose and leak. Can you tell me if the plates come with the kit and should he have used them? Thanks very much for any help. Also there are no nuts what so ever on the bolts so that is another problem.
I was wondering if you were gonna use the column out of the parts donor truck. This was a great video, that's a very cool adapter package. Thanks for sharing!
David Brown look for Captain Fab online. He'll pop up. He's got several brackets for this type of stuff. My power steering bracket is not from him. I think his is a little better.
Go with the trailer. I've got 2 of them. One I bought at an auction many year's ago and one I made from my 86' F-250. handy for scrap run's. If nothing else you could sell it for A couple of hundred on Craig's List.
What happened to your channel? Have the TH-cam powers decided that they won't put up the fact that you 'liked' a video? onelonleyfarmer is really pissed with them for saying that his channel was not appropriate since at times he publishes videos with Tim's arse crack showing. It just seems like they have lost their minds!
I did one on a 1966 GMC in the 1980s I used shim material to space the steering box to the chasis and used the same rod as you did to connect to the steering box.🎉🎉
Thank you for posting. I needed to know how to mount the power steering bracket.
I am a little late on my project, but I am doing this exact same thing to my dad's old 64 C 10! I got a 78 and will be using the front end with disc brakes and power steering exactly like you did!! I feel like I need to send you some cash for all the good advice and videos!! You really Don't know how much I appreciate you!
Thank you.
Excellent Jiggery Pokery, good stuff
I just ordered, 1 for a,68 from jegs with rag joint 277.00 still need to order pit man arm ,would it also have to be for a 68 aswell ? Please let me knowi love watching ,here in Ca
Not sure about that.
I converted my 66 to power steering some years ago. Being a cheapskate I welded up some homemade mounting brackets and threw on a refabbed K5 Blazer gear and other things. Been driving it all across the country that way!
Hello what year steering box did you use? Nice video
78 I think.
Nice job on the steering shaft.
Cool
Did you use a newer front suspension like a 78 or something
luckylindy1964 yes
Can you share me if it has the design of the hydraulic box? I'm doing the same with my c10 65
What did you use from what year gearbox and shaft
3/8 roll pins with a smaller lock pin driven inside the 3/8ths one that's what I do
Can I just weld the part that came in kit to steering bar
Looking good. power steering is nice
what's the plan for the rear end so you don't have 5 lug in the front and 6 lug in the rear
black85chevy I'm gonna roll with it. I'll show soon.
Sure going to make that truck much easier to drive.
looks good
Remember the steering gear is bolted to the fame, the cab is not. Every time you hit a bump the intermediate shaft slider is designed to absorb the changes in the effective length of the steering shaft and column. Now, with a clamp, spring on the bottom of the column keeping the shift linkage tight against the column’s tube, it push on the bottom bearing and race. It should be removed, cleaned, greased and reinstall every 50 years. You are over due. The bearing looks like it came off a bicycle the not that cheap. Under normal circumstances all it does is to allow the steering shaft to rotate with some upward force on it. It will not take long before a noise transfers up the column an amplified by the tube, steering wheel and dash support. It is at this point you would to have shortened the center of the intermediate shaft, keep the slider, cleaned and recessed it with GM 12345879 Special Lubricant or follow the TSB for steering clunk. Many lines of vehicles experienced noise in this area and fixed with different springs, square sliders with dimples that hold the grease and even some with high density rubber bumpers added on the sides only in the middle.
It a choice that could be done, but made more harder by welding. U-joint May have you mark a create a flat spot, drill a larger shallow hole, apply Loctite while others simple use grade 8 bolts with deformed nuts or nylock. They can be purchased at various locations from McMaster Carr to Speedway, the oldest speed shop in the US. Just thinking out loud Incase you choose to make a future change, correct a noise problem or just be able to service column after welding it. Certified automotive ASE Master Tech since 1978-Retired.
Man... I'm in the process of do this right now. Would u happen to have the p/n for the steering box conversion plates?
Richard Lee Cabrera Jr. I don’t know part number. But get up with captain fab. He’ll hook you up.
why no brake booster?
tim s just hadn’t gotten that far yet. Has one now.
Hey MrHevyshevy, I stumbled upon one of your 283 videos a couple weeks ago than started watching the '55 build videos. Than pretty much watched all the vids. All caught up now. Thanks for taking the time to share your family time with us.
Ryan.
Is this the same for a 72 gmc c15
I do not know.
Mr HC did you consider at one point in this mod of using the steering column out of the '78 as I'm planning on doing the same thing to my '64 GMC. Maybe you wanted to keep more of the stock '66 interior look. Any advice? Thanks!
I kept original because I like the original look. I did add collapsible shaft from newer column. Be easier to just use newer column probably.
Thanks for responding. I agree I would prefer the original look of the old wheel and ignition on the dash and it is a four speed . Please check out my son and mine youtube channel and maybe subscribe! Thanks. God bless!
th-cam.com/video/X40iKSAeNAk/w-d-xo.html
The idiot I bought my 55 Chevy from switched the car to power steering. Does this kit come with the plates on the inside and out? From what I see he did not use any mounting plates so the column actually moves back and forth when I steer the car causing the hoses to work loose and leak. Can you tell me if the plates come with the kit and should he have used them? Thanks very much for any help. Also there are no nuts what so ever on the bolts so that is another problem.
I would be interested in the window parts in them doors of you have some way to contact you.
I'm ready to collapse into my recliner and it has nothing to do with your steering shaft, which looks good nonetheless!
Good job on the steering shaft. Any plans for power discs for the brakes?
I'm about to try and put that same front end under my 54 ¾ ton... Your videos are great
Truly Appreciate Your Videos, Over time i've been watching them and its helped with my build of my 66. Thanks Again
I was wondering if you were gonna use the column out of the parts donor truck. This was a great video, that's a very cool adapter package. Thanks for sharing!
Great job on the steering column.
Did you use the steering box out of the donor sure body pickup?
Yes, actually, I used a remanufactured replacement, but it is the same style. Try Captainfab for the adapter bracket.
Congrats on movement forward, not backward. Good you got it turned around in the shop for easier access to tools.
You have a lot of helpful information here. Thanks muchly.
MrHevyshevy are you starting a Chevrolet salvage yard? You can tell us...lol
That worked good
good progress...lf l was your neighbor l wouldn't be complaining - l'd be learning...but...North Carolina is just too cold for a Florida boy
great progress little miss will soon be driving!
I would go with the trailer idea you'll be surprised on how handy they can be.
I really like this steering upgrade kit! Good ideas and very informative video.
The power steering is nice, yep....captain fab is the man for sure.
I love watching your videos! I'm hoping to get up the courage to make my own videos of building my 1950 Chevy pulling truck.
***How has it worked so far? I'm going to do this collapsible shaft swap also!*** @mrhevyshevy
Thanks for the video, im hoping to do this to my 64 . I also want to change the rear end to another gear
What is your source for your adapters? Do they have a catalog available?
David Brown look for Captain Fab online. He'll pop up. He's got several brackets for this type of stuff. My power steering bracket is not from him. I think his is a little better.
you made quick work of that.
Looking good, power-steering will make it smooth !
You made some Good Progress on it today, look'n good I might add. =-)
Good that you could use the adapter. Power steering will make the truck much more of a pleasure to drive.
for a guy who says he's not the brightest light in the chandelier your a pretty bright fella Mr HC Daz UK
on my 66 i just put a 68 power steering on it and just needed one spacer worked great plus the Pittman arm and tie rod assembly off the 68
the sounds of progress ft mrsnoiseychevy ;)
your getting there now Mr heavychevy. It's looking good just air bags on the front. 👍👍
Jamie V8 Waddell . Q.
coming along nicely....
Looks good!
Go with the trailer. I've got 2 of them. One I bought at an auction many year's ago and one I made from my 86' F-250. handy for scrap run's.
If nothing else you could sell it for A couple of hundred on Craig's List.
Thanks for the mention MrHevyshevy :)
Thx! 👍
i say go for the square body trailer build PLEASE
What happened to your channel? Have the TH-cam powers decided that they won't put up the fact that you 'liked' a video? onelonleyfarmer is really pissed with them for saying that his channel was not appropriate since at times he publishes videos with Tim's arse crack showing. It just seems like they have lost their minds!
cool.......first