I have a 65 283 that I would like to add factory power brakes and power steering, any ideas where to start this project for parts and info on how to?

Hi, I'll address the power steering question. First off this is not all that difficult of a job. What you'll need is a power steering pump and brakets to fit your engine. The power steering box from any mid 70's and earlier Impala, Caprice, Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo and all other their other GM cousins will bolt right in with no problems. You can use a box from the later 70's to 1998, but the problem you run into is the rag joint is different and the power steering hoses are metric o-ring seat. This is not a big deal, one call to Lee Manufacturing and you are all set if you go this route - ((818)768-0371 (talk to Tom Lee or his wife, they are very knowledgeable and can help with other steering questions as well). The benifit of using the later model box is that they can be found with the very desirable 12.7:1 quick ratios. The box you are looking for would come from either an 80's G-body (Monte Carlo Cutlass, etc.), a B-body (Roadmaster, Caprice, etc) (though '96) or a 1992-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Just remember to use a pitman arm for a 1964-1967 Chevelle/El Camino with power steering.

Here is a link to some excellent information provided by Jim Shea - http://www.corvettefaq.com/a-Car.asp

Good Luck

Originally posted by elcamino72:
Hi, I'll address the power steering question. First off this is not all that difficult of a job. What you'll need is a power steering pump and brakets to fit your engine. The power steering box from any mid 70's and earlier Impala, Caprice, Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo and all other their other GM cousins will bolt right in with no problems. You can use a box from the later 70's to 1998, but the problem you run into is the rag joint is different and the power steering hoses are metric o-ring seat. This is not a big deal, one call to Lee Manufacturing and you are all set if you go this route - ((818)768-0371 (talk to Tom Lee or his wife, they are very knowledgeable and can help with other steering questions as well). The benifit of using the later model box is that they can be found with the very desirable 12.7:1 quick ratios. The box you are looking for would come from either an 80's G-body (Monte Carlo Cutlass, etc.), a B-body (Roadmaster, Caprice, etc) (though '96) or a 1992-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Just remember to use a pitman arm for a 1964-1967 Chevelle/El Camino with power steering.

Here is a link to some excellent information provided by Jim Shea - http://www.corvettefaq.com/a-Car.asp

Good Luck Thank you, this helps a lot. Lee Manufacturing is actually not far from where I live smile.gif