Power Steering Adapter Plates

[sotark77]

i am new to all this, so please excuse my ignorant question. currently working on my 1965 c10 and was wondering, whats the purpose of the adapter plate? does it serve as a extra support for gear box?

[Captainfab]

The adapter plate is needed to install a '68-'87 power steering box to the '60-'66 frames as the power steering box is not flat on the side that bolts to the frame.

Originally Posted by sotark77

i am new to all this, so please excuse my ignorant question. currently working on my 1965 c10 and was wondering, whats the purpose of the adapter plate? does it serve as a extra support for gear box?

[sotark77]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

The adapter plate is needed to install a '68-'87 power steering box to the '60-'66 frames as the power steering box is not flat on the side that bolts to the frame.

thanks Captainfab for the info . might be getting one from you soon, i believe the previous owner of my 65' did not use something like that, tried looking around and see nothing. one last newbie question: my steering shaft looks to be about an inch or so too long with steering box it now has, can i just cut the shaft to length and then secure it somehow to the rag joint?

[Captainfab]

When installing power steering, the steering column shaft must be shortened. The installation instructions give you the exact measurement and show you how to reuse the original flange. However if you do not have a drill press and a welder, the tube and flange that I sell makes the connection very easy.

Originally Posted by sotark77

thanks Captainfab for the info . might be getting one from you soon, i believe the previous owner of my 65' did not use something like that, tried looking around and see nothing. one last newbie question: my steering shaft looks to be about an inch or so too long with steering box it now has, can i just cut the shaft to length and then secure it somehow to the rag joint?

[sotark77]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

When installing power steering, the steering column shaft must be shortened. The installation instructions give you the exact measurement and show you how to reuse the original flange. However if you do not have a drill press and a welder, the tube and flange that I sell makes the connection very easy.

Thanks again for the great info Captainfab . How much do you sell this kit for? and you mention that instructions are included right?, as I mentioned before I am learning as I go, zero experience under my belt, so all your info is greatly appreciated.

[Captainfab]

The price for just the steering box adapter plate is still the same as in post #1 of this for sale thread........$60.00 shipped. If you also purchase the tube and flange the total is $81.65. Yes it comes with installation instructions and the locating template.

Originally Posted by sotark77

Thanks again for the great info Captainfab . How much do you sell this kit for? and you mention that instructions are included right?, as I mentioned before I am learning as I go, zero experience under my belt, so all your info is greatly appreciated.