Van column into a 63....will it work ??
 

I've checked out the other forums...regarding a van tilt into 67-72....What about a '63 ?? Are the dimensions the same ?? What else would I need from the Junkyard ??

Thanks for the help

John

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i would like to know as well

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make that 3 I want to swap out mo 1960 column. Hey Chief what part of San Jose ?

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It can be done.. I put one in my 65 and yes I know that is different then the earlier models. I welded two nuts on the bottom of the column so I could use the stock mount and run the stock hand brake. You will have to figure out the wires as the plugs will be differnt. it can be done but it will not just bolt in. I have two columns downstairs and dought I will even use one of them. I am using one from an 88 suburban. It has the wiper switch in the column and I can use the cruise control also if I want too. I will be using pretty much all the wiring and computer from the 88 also..

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Whats up Slepysal....I was born & raised in the same house till I got married in 99

Located 28th and Shortridge Ave.....A block away from Santa Clara St./the railroad tracks/ and 101....near that big Church

What about you ??

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I,m in the east side story/ capitol Any pics oyf your truck?

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I know where your at. Anyway, I'll have pics soon. I just found my misplaced camera...I have a 1 1/2 year old that likes to walk everything around the house and put away stuff.

Now back to the columns....what about the couplers...are they the same ??

John

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If you use a van column you will need to get the lower half that connects to the steering box. I used a collapsalble steeing shaft from a 92 Impala with a u joint where it connected to the column... It is not hard to do... If I use the 88 column I might put both columns I have on e bay or something.. Then again I may keep them if I get another project... :lol:

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I have a 65 fleetside that has a late 70's tilt column and the bearing is no good. I was hoping to replace it with one from the junkyard, which columns are the best to get? thanks for the help, abe