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Zable49 · 01-06-2013, 08:35 PM

Hello again everyone,

Sorry another question. Is there a way to move the steering column in? Im kinda of a big guy and the steering wheel rubs when I am sitting in the truck.

69GWC · 01-06-2013, 08:38 PM

Not sure about going in but a smaller wheel and or a tilt column. Would sure help.
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shawno72 · 01-06-2013, 08:42 PM

Kevin of KevsClassics did mine and what a world of difference. Look him up, he's here on the board.
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sjarrett71 · 01-06-2013, 08:42 PM

Here is the FAQ:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...teering+column

Zable49 · 01-06-2013, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawno72

Kevin of KevsClassics did mine and what a world of difference. Look him up, he's here on the board.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Here is the FAQ:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...teering+column

Right on guys, thanks much. I checked it out and it doesn't seem to hard.
Thanks Again.

**mr48chev** · 01-06-2013, 10:30 PM

This is my 71 with a 14 inch Nardi wheel and an early 90's split bench. The seat sits a bit high and makes my 5'10" look like 6'5" to people who see me driving it.

Anyhow this is about the extra room with a 14 inch steering wheel as apposed to a stock wheel.

From the bottom of the dash next to the column to the face of the wheel is 14 inches

From the floor in front of the seat to the bottom of the wheel it's 19 inches.

You can slide the column down a bit by loosening the clamps that hold it under the dash and out on the firewall and slipping it down a bit.

Under the dash is a plate that has to be removed and then you can reach the clamp and loosen it. You can see the clamp in the oval hole in the plate here.

Terrible photo but you can see the clamp on the outside in the middle of this photo.

As it's a column shift automatic you will have to adjust the shift linkage after you slide the column down to compensate.

You will also have to collapse the slip joint in the shaft between the U joint and the rag joint a bit to compensate for sliding the column down and that is going to be the hardest part of the whole deal.

I'm 5-10 and 280 and fit in my truck fine with plenty of room but as I said the seat could be a bit lower and I have been thinking about sectioning the seat bases to lower it an inch or so.

AustinScott · 01-07-2013, 01:58 AM

This was the first thing my son and I did to our truck.
My son was 8 at the time and with just a little direction and some hand tools, he did all the work himself.
WE only went in a little over an inch because the neutral safety switch hits the firewall pad, but that was enough to give us some breathing room.

check it out... 1st post

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513605

70chev383 · 01-07-2013, 11:08 AM

it is possible to move the colum down, but you will need to modify your shift linkage

01-06-2013, 08:35 PM	#1
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Can I Move This In???? Hello again everyone, Sorry another question. Is there a way to move the steering column in? Im kinda of a big guy and the steering wheel rubs when I am sitting in the truck. Attached Images

01-06-2013, 08:38 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Can I Move This In???? Not sure about going in but a smaller wheel and or a tilt column. Would sure help. Posted via Mobile Device

01-06-2013, 08:42 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Can I Move This In???? Kevin of KevsClassics did mine and what a world of difference. Look him up, he's here on the board. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-06-2013, 08:42 PM	#4
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Can I Move This In???? Here is the FAQ: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...teering+column __________________ -Scott-

01-06-2013, 10:30 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,837	Re: Can I Move This In???? This is my 71 with a 14 inch Nardi wheel and an early 90's split bench. The seat sits a bit high and makes my 5'10" look like 6'5" to people who see me driving it. Anyhow this is about the extra room with a 14 inch steering wheel as apposed to a stock wheel. From the bottom of the dash next to the column to the face of the wheel is 14 inches From the floor in front of the seat to the bottom of the wheel it's 19 inches. You can slide the column down a bit by loosening the clamps that hold it under the dash and out on the firewall and slipping it down a bit. Under the dash is a plate that has to be removed and then you can reach the clamp and loosen it. You can see the clamp in the oval hole in the plate here. Terrible photo but you can see the clamp on the outside in the middle of this photo. As it's a column shift automatic you will have to adjust the shift linkage after you slide the column down to compensate. You will also have to collapse the slip joint in the shaft between the U joint and the rag joint a bit to compensate for sliding the column down and that is going to be the hardest part of the whole deal. I'm 5-10 and 280 and fit in my truck fine with plenty of room but as I said the seat could be a bit lower and I have been thinking about sectioning the seat bases to lower it an inch or so. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-07-2013, 01:58 AM	#7
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: Can I Move This In???? This was the first thing my son and I did to our truck. My son was 8 at the time and with just a little direction and some hand tools, he did all the work himself. WE only went in a little over an inch because the neutral safety switch hits the firewall pad, but that was enough to give us some breathing room. check it out... 1st post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513605 __________________ 68-SWB, 327, hooker headers, spintec mufflers, disk brake 3.5/5 drop, buddy buckets, 200-4R, 2200 stall, 3.73 12bolt Eaton Posi, My 68-SWB Photo Build Thread All my Google Albums

01-07-2013, 11:08 AM	#8
70chev383 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: manitoba Posts: 94	Re: Can I Move This In???? it is possible to move the colum down, but you will need to modify your shift linkage



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