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Captainfab 08-29-2011 11:47 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
If you are keeping the drum brakes, then you can keep the original draglink, idler arm, and tie rods. If you are converting to discs, then if you keep your original steering linkage, you will need to change at least the outter tie rods. There is an off the shelf tie rod that allows you to do this without the need for the expensive adapter sleeves, but I don't have that part number. You might try posting the question, here on the forum, Someont here posted the number not long ago. I wasn't concerned with it, as I always change all the steering linkage to the later model components. That requires locating and drilling new holes for the idler are though. It isn't difficult if you just take your time and use the original for a reference.

pdxhall 08-30-2011 12:15 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 4871279)
You can keep everything and just install the powersteering box with its pitman arm:
All linkage and idler arm can remain.
Here is my conversion:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438509
The template I made is now included with Captain's Adapter Plate.

Thanks for the information. That's what I was hoping. I already have new 2 1/2" drop spindles, new tie rod ends and adjusters, and the idler arm and steering linkage installed. I temporarily put the stock manual gear on so I could manuver the truck to work on it. Right now I'm in the process of redoing the rear of the frame and suspension.

Capt., I'll be ordering your adapter as soon as I finish up the rear suspension upgrades. Thanks, Brett

Slowtruk 09-06-2011 05:51 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Hey john, as you knowI bought this bracket from you a week ago (looks very high quality btw) and I was just wondering, will this fit 60-66? I originally bought it for 65 but I need another one fr 61. Thanks!

Harley1650 09-06-2011 08:23 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I just sent payment! Maybe there outa be a cowbell every time one is sold!

Slowtruk 09-06-2011 08:35 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley1650 (Post 4885392)
I just sent payment! Maybe there outa be a cowbell every time one is sold!

:lol::lol:

Captainfab 09-06-2011 11:59 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
The current adapter plate works only on the '63-'66's. I have been wanting to design one for the '60-'62's but just haven't had time.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowtruk (Post 4885143)
Hey john, as you knowI bought this bracket from you a week ago (looks very high quality btw) and I was just wondering, will this fit 60-66? I originally bought it for 65 but I need another one fr 61. Thanks!


bryankichler 09-14-2011 08:49 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Received mine today super fast shipping and quality product

Captainfab 09-14-2011 11:07 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thanks for the compliment Bryan :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryankichler (Post 4899789)
Received mine today super fast shipping and quality product


bryankichler 09-15-2011 08:30 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Id feel better if that was the case I have all the time in the world right now. Going through demobilization trying to get back home lots planned once I get there. Build thread is coming.

Harley1650 09-26-2011 05:27 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Another satisfied customer of Captainfabs plate. The truck is at the shop getting aligned after completing power disc brakes, new suspension, and now POWER STEERING!!!! The only thing I would suggest is not messing with pre made hoses. That was the worst part of the job. I should have just had them made........

Captainfab 09-27-2011 12:50 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thanks for the kind words :)

cepatterson84 09-27-2011 12:33 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Hey captainfab I need your power steering plate for a 64 Chevy truck
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Captainfab 09-28-2011 12:45 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
PM sent. Thanks :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cepatterson84 (Post 4922756)
Hey captainfab I need your power steering plate for a 64 Chevy truck
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66BowTieBoy 10-08-2011 11:39 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Hey John,

The steering bracket & brake adapter arrived ON TIME as you said it would. Thanks...
I must say, I have purchased a bunch of stuff from the likes of Classic & LMC, but your speedy service and packaging is the best.
Not only that, YOU ARE ONE FINE WIELDER.....! :metal:

Thanks again for your product & service.
Danny aka: 66BowTieBoy :chevy:

Captainfab 10-08-2011 10:37 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thank you for the compliments Danny, I appreciate it :D


Quote:

Originally Posted by 66BowTieBoy (Post 4942055)
Hey John,

The steering bracket & brake adapter arrived ON TIME as you said it would. Thanks...
I must say, I have purchased a bunch of stuff from the likes of Classic & LMC, but your speedy service and packaging is the best.
Not only that, YOU ARE ONE FINE WIELDER.....! :metal:

Thanks again for your product & service.
Danny aka: 66BowTieBoy :chevy:


65chev 10-27-2011 08:39 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thanks John
Got the parts today. Impressive welding. Very clean. Mike

Captainfab 10-28-2011 01:03 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Thanks for the compliment Mike :)

bryankichler 11-08-2011 10:43 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I got around to installing power steering on my truck your bracket was great and that pattern included really was awesome managed to change my front end to power disc brakes and power steering in less than 8 hours big thanks man ill get some pics soon and post them up

Captainfab 11-09-2011 12:21 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I'm glad to hear the conversion went well for you. Thanks for the compliment :)

Captainfab 12-26-2011 12:36 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I found this thread that gives a source for an inexpensive quicker ratio steering box.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=499058

niterider65 12-30-2011 10:12 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Hi Captain fab ..I im needing one of your world famous power steering mount for 65:chevy: short step build that im doing please sir.
Thanks Billw

Captainfab 12-31-2011 12:19 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I'll send you a PM Bill.....


Quote:

Originally Posted by niterider65 (Post 5092352)
Hi Captain fab ..I im needing one of your world famous power steering mount for 65:chevy: short step build that im doing please sir.
Thanks Billw


csa daddy 01-07-2012 11:31 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Could you send me a pm with payment info
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Captainfab 01-07-2012 11:59 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
PM sent :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by csa daddy (Post 5107205)
Could you send me a pm with payment info
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jmlcolorado 01-22-2012 12:47 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Captin,
Do you make a plate for a 68 or 69 c10!?
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Captainfab 01-22-2012 02:55 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
You do not need an adapter plate for those years. Your frame should already have the 4 holes in the correct location, and the frame should be contoured so you can just bolt up a power steering box. That is unless yours happens to be different than the ones I have worked on here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmlcolorado (Post 5138008)
Captin,
Do you make a plate for a 68 or 69 c10!?
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jmlcolorado 01-22-2012 03:09 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 5138187)
You do not need an adapter plate for those years. Your frame should already have the 4 holes in the correct location, and the frame should be contoured so you can just bolt up a power steering box. That is unless yours happens to be different than the ones I have worked on here.

Well then :metal:
The current box only has 3 bolts mounting it, but there is a fourth at the top of the frame at the rear.
Guess that saves me 1 more step.
Sorry I couldn't drum up more business for ya but thanks for the input.
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csa daddy 02-01-2012 07:03 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Pm sent
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Captainfab 02-02-2012 12:38 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Payment received.....thank you csa daddy :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by csa daddy (Post 5160401)
Pm sent
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LostMy65 02-10-2012 03:01 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Is the 73-87 power steering box for a c20 the same as for a c10?

thanks

Captainfab 02-11-2012 12:48 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Yes the steering box is the same for C10, C20 and C30.

LostMy65 02-28-2012 08:06 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
If I'm looking for a 2wd power steering box for my 65, what years newer than 73-87 can I use? or is 87 the last year that works with the 60-66 trucks?
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Captainfab 02-29-2012 12:46 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
The compatable power steering boxes are from '68-'87 for the C10, C20 and C30 pickups, Suburbans and 2wd K5 Blazers. The only newer boxes that will work would be from the '88-'91 R1500, R2500 Crewcabs, Suburbans, and possibly Blazers. I just don't know for sure if there were any 2wd Blazers in those years.


Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 5219256)
If I'm looking for a 2wd power steering box for my 65, what years newer than 73-87 can I use? or is 87 the last year that works with the 60-66 trucks?
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Summabish 02-29-2012 12:38 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Cap if you could send me the info for purchasing one of these PS adapter plates that would be great, I plan on purchasing one here in the next few weeks. Thanks in advance.

Captainfab 03-01-2012 12:11 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
PM sent.......

jlsanborn 03-10-2012 12:05 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Help me out here. I've been searching for the best solution for brakes and steering and keep winding up looking at John's cool stuff! I've got a '67 C10 with a front disc conversion. I for sure want to do PS/PB and use the Hydra-Boost set up. Problem is, I've got the 292 L6, which I'll have to run until I can fund the small block swap, probably next winter. Seems that pump brackets for this in-line engine are rare and expensive. Anyone fab a pump mount for this?

HOTFUN 03-10-2012 12:25 PM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
Cap

Please pm ordering info for a ps mount bracket. Thanks, Mark

Captainfab 03-11-2012 01:33 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
On a '67 you shouldn't need this power steering adapter plate. The '67's I've seen/worked on, just need four 1/4" spacers. As for the 292 PS pump brackets, there was an ebay seller that was making some nice ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlsanborn (Post 5242872)
Help me out here. I've been searching for the best solution for brakes and steering and keep winding up looking at John's cool stuff! I've got a '67 C10 with a front disc conversion. I for sure want to do PS/PB and use the Hydra-Boost set up. Problem is, I've got the 292 L6, which I'll have to run until I can fund the small block swap, probably next winter. Seems that pump brackets for this in-line engine are rare and expensive. Anyone fab a pump mount for this?


Captainfab 03-11-2012 01:34 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
A PM coming your way...


Quote:

Originally Posted by HOTFUN (Post 5242895)
Cap

Please pm ordering info for a ps mount bracket. Thanks, Mark


LostMy65 04-24-2012 03:04 AM

Re: Power Steering Adapter Plates
 
I need to purchase another power steering bracket. This one is going on my 65.
Thanks
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