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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-21-2021, 02:50 PM

I'm wondering where the steering jacket should be positioned on the firewall cover. I've seen a few pictures, 1-2 covers are are off the stumps in the jacket (see pic.) and 1-2 rest against the stumps. So I'm pondering over which is right or how much it matters beyond perhaps the shift lever gap and/or the assembly above.

Took a note when I tore it down the cover butts up against the stumps, but that may have been an assumption. My other truck does, but looking at the column it's not a reliable sample. Thanks, pics appreciated though descriptions work too.

10-21-2021, 02:50 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Steering column jacket position? I'm wondering where the steering jacket should be positioned on the firewall cover. I've seen a few pictures, 1-2 covers are are off the stumps in the jacket (see pic.) and 1-2 rest against the stumps. So I'm pondering over which is right or how much it matters beyond perhaps the shift lever gap and/or the assembly above. Took a note when I tore it down the cover butts up against the stumps, but that may have been an assumption. My other truck does, but looking at the column it's not a reliable sample. Thanks, pics appreciated though descriptions work too. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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