Let me throw this out to whoever is thinking about putting power steering on their 1st Gen Camaro. I looked through Hollander parts exchange books at the local library and came up with the fact that alot of different steering gear boxes will fit. Next, I went looking for a "deal" on a new or rebuilt power steering gear box. Take a look at "Speedway" in Lincoln, NE. I bought one of their "rebuilt" power steering gear boxes worth the money and didn't need a core. (Just remember to order the one that has the correct "rag joint input shaft diameter--see below) Like less than $150.00.
I next went to "Allen Groves" for an after market powersteering pump bracket set-up because the factory stuff is "out of site" for the needed short water pump brackets in my application. Get the add on crank pulley from "Allen Groves", the rebuilt power steering pump, two hoses, a "rag joint rebuild kit" and belt from "O-Reilleys" or whatever parts store you deal with locally, a power steering pump pulley from a "recycler" (ie."bone yard") and you come up with a reasonably priced power steering conversion.
By the way the Speedway power steering gear box was a "XXXXXXXX" rebuilt unit so I know that its quality was top-notch. I'm not telling the name because word might just get back to them and they just might raise their prices to Speedway --and thus to us "gearheads".
The "input shaft/"rag jointshaft" diameters appear to be Manual 13/16" and Power 3/4". I mention this because I ordered a 13/16" diameter one for my non-power steering car.You will also have to get a new 67/68 power steering pitman arm because the manual pitman arm splined end is too small. Just double check everything before you put your money down and all should be fine. Good luck with your conversion
I next went to "Allen Groves" for an after market powersteering pump bracket set-up because the factory stuff is "out of site" for the needed short water pump brackets in my application. Get the add on crank pulley from "Allen Groves", the rebuilt power steering pump, two hoses, a "rag joint rebuild kit" and belt from "O-Reilleys" or whatever parts store you deal with locally, a power steering pump pulley from a "recycler" (ie."bone yard") and you come up with a reasonably priced power steering conversion.
By the way the Speedway power steering gear box was a "XXXXXXXX" rebuilt unit so I know that its quality was top-notch. I'm not telling the name because word might just get back to them and they just might raise their prices to Speedway --and thus to us "gearheads".
The "input shaft/"rag jointshaft" diameters appear to be Manual 13/16" and Power 3/4". I mention this because I ordered a 13/16" diameter one for my non-power steering car.You will also have to get a new 67/68 power steering pitman arm because the manual pitman arm splined end is too small. Just double check everything before you put your money down and all should be fine. Good luck with your conversion
