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| | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 29 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 29 | Has anyone made this power steering conversion on a 58-59 Chevy/GMC? I am looking for more info on installing power steering in my 59 GMC (fleet option 100)(engine is a 350). I am obtaining a Saginaw 2WD gearbox and pump from a late 70s truck. I am trying to find the CORRECT 70s or 80s Chevy/GMC van steering column. All in all, what really works? How has it worked for you and what is easy? Thank you for your time.
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Reno, NV | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The factory power steering on these models was the linkage type like used on chev. & ford cars. It wasn,t as good as the latter ones built into the gearbox. You can get kit,s to change over to the gearbox type. CPP is one good source.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | Man I love those GMC "fleet option trucks"
Cliff59 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 | I'm tired of saying this - last time (no snarky comments, please). You can make your own 'linkage' type PS system by using C-2 or C-3 Corvette components (also linkage PS). I did it on my '59 Apache, and it works pretty well - and I didn't have to remove my stock steering column. One caveat - the Vette hydraulic ram has a stroke of 8" which is a little less than the full transverse wheel travel. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 513 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 513 | how different is the front of the frame vs. a 60-66 chevy they sell power steering brakets for those
1949 Chevy 3600 Flatbed all orginal 1964 gmc 4000 1973 gmc 6000 2005 chevy duramax 4x4 1994 chevy 1500 Trucks are GM and Tractors are Orange "I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom." - General George S. Patton | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 | Mike,
'59 = Solid axle. Later model = A-arms with torsion bars. All different. | | |
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