1Bad454 Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 Hey guys I'm looking for a new stock appearing quick steer gear box. I'm hoping to find a quality rebuilt Saginaw unit that looks brand new. I've looked at a few places and they're either way out of my price range or they are painted black. P.S. Anybody here purchased the OPG units? If so how was it? Quote
MC1of80 Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 You can also use a g-body quick ratio box. Monte Carlo SS, grand national, 442, hurst olds. Also certain year jeep grand cherokee. We did this swap on my son's 69 GTO convertible. We had a Monte Carlo SS box "in stock" Just a few other options. Quote
1Bad454 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Posted September 24, 2020 8 hours ago, MC1of80 said: You can also use a g-body quick ratio box. Monte Carlo SS, grand national, 442, hurst olds. Also certain year jeep grand cherokee. We did this swap on my son's 69 GTO convertible. We had a Monte Carlo SS box "in stock" Just a few other options. I know the boxes from some other vehicles look identical but when I look at a compatibility list it doesn't show a 70-72 Monte Carlo? Any part numbers that you may have would be appreciated. Thank you, Ron Quote
MC1of80 Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 They are known as "phantom fits". Not necessarily listed for a specific vehicle but fit. I don't know the part numbers only the vehicles to look for. Sorry. Quote
McCall72 Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 Yep, I use an 80's Monte Carlo SS box in mine and its great. 1 Quote
1Bad454 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Posted September 24, 2020 4 hours ago, MC1of80 said: They are known as "phantom fits". Not necessarily listed for a specific vehicle but fit. I don't know the part numbers only the vehicles to look for. Sorry. Got it. Thank you! Quote
Leghome Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 There is a guy on the forums that rebuilds steering boxes or maybe he is on the Facebook page. Some have used his boxes and they seem to like them. Seems I remember his name as Hector but my memory is foggy on this so I may be wrong. Quote
Andy's Auto Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 Back when my 81 Malibu was still a street car, THE best boneyard box I had I pulled from an 02 Jimmy ZR2. So a few months ago, in 106 degree heat, I found another at the local pick-n-pay and put it in my 71 Monte. All it took was a pair of Lares adapters to go from flare fittings to o-ring. Pitman arm bolted right on. Quote
Dans '70 Z20 Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 Added a box from a 87 Monte SS to mine also. One of the best upgrades. Looks identical to original and bolted right up except for getting the Lares adapters to convert fittings. Dan Quote
SPLATT71MC Posted September 27, 2020 Posted September 27, 2020 Give these guys a call https://redheadsteeringgears.com/ I have one in my 71 and love it 2 Quote
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