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Captainfab 01-02-2020 10:22 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I replied to your PM.

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Originally Posted by Dieman63 (Post 8653006)
PM sent


Dieman63 01-11-2020 09:20 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Got my adapter plate for my 63 today. Excellent quality workmanship. Template makes it an easy task to get done. Already had it apart ready to go. Took about 2-3 hours very nice upgrade. I will be contacting you when I'm ready to get the power brake booster bracket.

Captainfab 01-11-2020 10:45 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thank You for the compliment and the purchase.

66_C20 01-19-2020 06:27 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Captain,

I purchased your power steering adapter plate a while back and got it mounted. Very nice quality piece and am very happy with it. I did have a question though that I was hoping you could help with. The power steering box is from an 86 C20 that I’m using on my 66 C20 which has a 76 454 BB in it. I still need to get the power steering pump assembly, lines, and reservoir to complete the project but not sure what year I should be searching for for these items. Any advice there?

Captainfab 01-19-2020 10:58 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Your '86 steering box will have Metric with an o-ring style fittings. So it will be best if you purchase a 1980 and newer power steering pump. Most likely one for a 454, but that also depends on what water pump you are running. A long pump or the correct short pump. As for the lines that is a tossup. The lines for a '80+ truck with a 454 may or may not work. The only one that is a worry is the pressure hose. Personally I would just have a hydraulic shop make a hose for you with the correct ends. The return line does not have crimped on ends, so that is easy.

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Originally Posted by 66_C20 (Post 8662096)
Captain,

I purchased your power steering adapter plate a while back and got it mounted. Very nice quality piece and am very happy with it. I did have a question though that I was hoping you could help with. The power steering box is from an 86 C20 that I’m using on my 66 C20 which has a 76 454 BB in it. I still need to get the power steering pump assembly, lines, and reservoir to complete the project but not sure what year I should be searching for for these items. Any advice there?


66_C20 01-23-2020 04:24 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 8662643)
Your '86 steering box will have Metric with an o-ring style fittings. So it will be best if you purchase a 1980 and newer power steering pump. Most likely one for a 454, but that also depends on what water pump you are running. A long pump or the correct short pump. As for the lines that is a tossup. The lines for a '80+ truck with a 454 may or may not work. The only one that is a worry is the pressure hose. Personally I would just have a hydraulic shop make a hose for you with the correct ends. The return line does not have crimped on ends, so that is easy.

As always, thank you for your help and knowledge. From you explanation, it doesn’t sound too bad, I’ll probably just get an ’86 PS pump to match the box itself but as for the water pump, I might go with an electric one in the end. Not sure if that changes things at all. Then for the lines, it sounds like my best bet would be to just spend the time and money to have a hydraulic shop make the hoses for me and call it done.

raylube 01-23-2020 01:19 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
P.M. sent

Captainfab 01-23-2020 10:17 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I replied to your PM

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Originally Posted by raylube (Post 8664758)
P.M. sent


raylube 01-24-2020 10:25 AM

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P.m. Sent

raylube 02-05-2020 01:24 PM

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Got the adapter in the mail, it looks well made. Thanks for all your help and all the time spent helping me and others on this website. Is Aotte build the most helpful with install on K trucks?

Captainfab 02-05-2020 11:03 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Les's thread is good as well as 72cs20's build thread on his '66 K20 Adventure Rig. He says that he used the 2wd template to mount his steering box.

Matt's k5 02-06-2020 01:34 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by raylube (Post 8673066)
Got the adapter in the mail, it looks well made. Thanks for all your help and all the time spent helping me and others on this website. Is Aotte build the most helpful with install on K trucks?

I can vouch for Capt Fab! Worked great on 63 GMC 4x4

Captainfab 02-06-2020 10:42 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thanks Matt :)

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Originally Posted by Matt's k5 (Post 8673534)
I can vouch for Capt Fab! Worked great on 63 GMC 4x4


Gleno97 03-22-2020 12:36 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Hi Captainfab. I am converting my 69C20 from manual to power steering. I bought a 75C20 parts truck to harvest parts from. I think i'll need a box spacer from you and I'm not sure what else. Will the 75 pitman arm work?? Or will i need to do something else? Thanks in advance.

Captainfab 03-22-2020 09:38 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
You do not need any steering box adapter plate on a '69 C series frame. The integral power steering was first available starting in 1968. All you need to do is bolt your '75 steering box directly to the frame. As far as I know the '75 pitman arm will bolt up to your '69 draglink.

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Originally Posted by Gleno97 (Post 8699819)
Hi Captainfab. I am converting my 69C20 from manual to power steering. I bought a 75C20 parts truck to harvest parts from. I think i'll need a box spacer from you and I'm not sure what else. Will the 75 pitman arm work?? Or will i need to do something else? Thanks in advance.


Gleno97 03-26-2020 01:22 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 8700206)
You do not need any steering box adapter plate on a '69 C series frame. The integral power steering was first available starting in 1968. All you need to do is bolt your '75 steering box directly to the frame. As far as I know the '75 pitman arm will bolt up to your '69 draglink.

Thanks. I dug into it last night and noticed that the frame is already clearenced to accept the pump......which I installed and it fit perfectly. Now I'm waiting on the Pitman arm to arrive.

Captainfab 03-26-2020 09:55 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
The pump mounts on your engine. The steering box bolts to the frame.

jazzbum 07-01-2020 03:18 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Hey Captain,

I know covid has probably had some impact on your supply/distribution. Just wondering if there are any brackets currently available. I'm ready to buy if so. Thanks.

Captainfab 07-01-2020 10:07 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Yes I have been severely impacted......I have never been busier and have not slowed down one bit. I replied to your email.

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Originally Posted by jazzbum (Post 8767258)
Hey Captain,

I know covid has probably had some impact on your supply/distribution. Just wondering if there are any brackets currently available. I'm ready to buy if so. Thanks.


aotte1 09-09-2020 05:02 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Need a power steering adapter plate for 66’ Suburban 4WD. The one on 64’ K10 works great!

PM sent.

Les

Captainfab 09-09-2020 09:48 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I replied to your PM Les

dschmit 10-05-2020 02:35 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
captainfab - I need another PS bracket for a 66 C10

Captainfab 10-05-2020 09:33 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I will send you a PM with ordering and payment info.



Quote:

Originally Posted by dschmit (Post 8818312)
captainfab - I need another PS bracket for a 66 C10


Riverstory 10-17-2020 05:41 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thanks CaptainFab for the power steering brackets and shaft adapters. Awesome components - perfect in so many ways!

You're the best!!

Captainfab 10-19-2020 08:10 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thank you for the purchase, I appreciate it. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverstory (Post 8823586)
Thanks CaptainFab for the power steering brackets and shaft adapters. Awesome components - perfect in so many ways!

You're the best!!



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