'69 Z/28 steering box

[davesz/28]

Hi guys, need help with a '69 Z/28 built in Van Nuys..One owner car no known repairs per owner..I'm restoring the car and this is what I found with my p/s gear box..It has a Saginaw box casting number 7826692, cover number is 7812145 and dated 15th of '69 and correct pitman arm 3953227..My build date is 3rd week of March 1969..I have the chassis broadcast sheet indicating it was a factory p/s car..
L to L is just over 2 full turns..

Has anyone seen this steering box installed in either a Van Nuys car or Norwood

Any information will be appreciated

Thanks Dave

[rocco376]

The model box that fits a first gen camaro is the Saginaw #800.

ID codes are ink stamped on the box with two letters, cast or stamped numbers are of no use for Id other than year of manufacture.

Here is a link to many GM steering box ID codes! http://www.chevelles.com/techref/shea_3.html

There is a date code stamped on the aluminum top cover, it will be in Julian date form. Julian date is a sequential date from 1 to 365 starting from the first day of the year to last day. A box stamped 142-9 would be the 142nd day of 1969. If you look on the internet, you can find Julian calendars.

The piston bore size should be 3 7/8" NOT the big car and pickup 4 1/4".

This info is from www.pozziracing.com

[KurtS]

No, I've never seen that box used. I'm pretty sure that box is a mid to late 70's box. Bet the date is 79.

Steering info: http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#steer