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| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 | Hi yall, I,m looking for your input on Power steering for my 38.I will be keeping the straight axle adding disc brakes,283,th350.
Buying everything new is not my thing,unless it is the best option.Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
These old bolts are in my blood. Hard thing is focusing on just one.
1937 Chevy 1/2 ton panel
1953 GMC 2 ton. future car hauler
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 238 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 238 | Fitting one of these kits to my brother's '36 truck at the moment. http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/4754PSK.htm I have one of these setups on my '50 truck already. It works really well. the steering box that goes with this setup is a Saginaw from a later 2WD Chevy truck. the P/S pump is a Saginaw style unit too. The '36 chasssis is the same width as the 47-55 at the front of the frame where the steering box mounts, making this kit a fairly easy fit with a straight axle; you just need to reshape or remake the steering box bracket where it meets the top edge of the chassis. Would expect that it should fit your '38 in pretty much the same way. Stuart. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 | Thanks for the tip Stuart,It doesn't look to hard.
These old bolts are in my blood. Hard thing is focusing on just one.
1937 Chevy 1/2 ton panel
1953 GMC 2 ton. future car hauler
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 | I used a Toyota power steering set up for an '82 4x4 pick up.
It was not a direct swap but it was close, I had to fabricate some parts to make it work plus I also used another original column that I bought just for that purpose
1938 Gmc 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 | I used a Toyota power steering set up for an '82 4x4 pick up.
It was not a direct swap but it was close, I had to fabricate some parts to make it work plus I also used another original column that I bought just for that purpose Do you mean a original 38 column ? I intend on installing a v8 so the box must move but I have herd of using these boxes. Got pics?
These old bolts are in my blood. Hard thing is focusing on just one.
1937 Chevy 1/2 ton panel
1953 GMC 2 ton. future car hauler
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 | I don't remember if it was a 38 column but it was that vintage. I also have a 250 inline 6 cylinder for an engine. sorry no picks never even thought about taking any. something I real do like about the toyota set up is it has a separate pump and reservoir. If I remember I will try and take some tomorrow and try and post them for you
1938 Gmc 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 | Will this steering arm fit my 38? http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/4754PSK.htm I called CPP and they were no help. Nobody lists one that I can find.My spindles have 7/16" bolts 3 1/8" on center
These old bolts are in my blood. Hard thing is focusing on just one.
1937 Chevy 1/2 ton panel
1953 GMC 2 ton. future car hauler
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