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rage777 · 04-20-2009, 12:18 AM

for some reason, there is a ford column in my 72 c10. i therefore cannot get my new turn signal switch to install along with my aftermarket steering wheel. i've been looking for a stock replacement but they're not cheap and easy to come by. any suggestions for what i can use to replace the ford column? what years can i use in my truck?

OARNGESI · 04-20-2009, 05:58 AM

Do you got a 3spd or automatic if its a 3spd i got a factory column ill give you from a 70

rage777 · 04-20-2009, 10:47 AM

i have a 3 speed floor shifter. it doesn't matter what i get. tilt no tilt auto or manual column. i just want to get rid of this ford business. found out it's probably a 73 merc cougar column.

that would be great. how much do you want for it? not that it matters, but what color is it? thanks.

ZombieWeinerDog · 04-20-2009, 10:50 AM

there is always the junkyard, a column shifter can be very easily converted to a floor shifter

68SHORTBOX · 04-20-2009, 01:48 PM

Where in San Diego are you located??? I think I have the orig. column from my 68 around here somewhere.

ZombieWeinerDog · 04-20-2009, 02:00 PM

be careful with old steering colums. i was putting a new steering wheel on yesturday and the bearing inside the steering column broke apart when using the puller. thats what i get for leaving it outside w/out a hood for 20 years...

rage777 · 04-20-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68SHORTBOX

Where in San Diego are you located??? I think I have the orig. column from my 68 around here somewhere.

i am actually pretty close to you. i'm in hillcrest.

chevygurly · 04-20-2009, 04:00 PM

helix makes a decent column..

www.helixsuspension.com/?refid=5010

68SHORTBOX · 04-21-2009, 10:29 PM

Let me dig around in the garage and find all the parts to the column. I am pretty sure that I have everything that you need. Column was in pretty good shape, not alot of slop and every thing was working ok when I removed it. Will try to get you some pictures in the Am and see what you think.

Regards,

So.Cal.Super · 04-21-2009, 11:53 PM

Rage777
I might have a spare adapter kit for a grant if thats what your installing. Let me know and you can have it.

68SHORTBOX · 04-22-2009, 01:04 PM

Sent you some pic's of the column, check your email. let me know what you think.

04-20-2009, 12:18 AM	#1
rage777 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	steering column woes for some reason, there is a ford column in my 72 c10. i therefore cannot get my new turn signal switch to install along with my aftermarket steering wheel. i've been looking for a stock replacement but they're not cheap and easy to come by. any suggestions for what i can use to replace the ford column? what years can i use in my truck? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed 454 Big Block Turbo 400 3 Speed Dual Flowmaster Edelbrock 750 Carb Power Steering Disc front brakes Drum rear brakes B&M Floor Shifter

04-20-2009, 05:58 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: steering column woes Do you got a 3spd or automatic if its a 3spd i got a factory column ill give you from a 70 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-20-2009, 10:47 AM	#3
rage777 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	Re: steering column woes i have a 3 speed floor shifter. it doesn't matter what i get. tilt no tilt auto or manual column. i just want to get rid of this ford business. found out it's probably a 73 merc cougar column. that would be great. how much do you want for it? not that it matters, but what color is it? thanks. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed 454 Big Block Turbo 400 3 Speed Dual Flowmaster Edelbrock 750 Carb Power Steering Disc front brakes Drum rear brakes B&M Floor Shifter

04-20-2009, 10:50 AM	#4
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: steering column woes there is always the junkyard, a column shifter can be very easily converted to a floor shifter __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

04-20-2009, 01:48 PM	#5
68SHORTBOX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon Ca Posts: 84	Re: steering column woes Where in San Diego are you located??? I think I have the orig. column from my 68 around here somewhere.

04-20-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: steering column woes be careful with old steering colums. i was putting a new steering wheel on yesturday and the bearing inside the steering column broke apart when using the puller. thats what i get for leaving it outside w/out a hood for 20 years... __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355 Last edited by ZombieWeinerDog; 04-20-2009 at 02:04 PM.

04-20-2009, 04:00 PM	#8
chevygurly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 22	Re: steering column woes helix makes a decent column.. www.helixsuspension.com/?refid=5010

04-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#9
68SHORTBOX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon Ca Posts: 84	Re: steering column woes Let me dig around in the garage and find all the parts to the column. I am pretty sure that I have everything that you need. Column was in pretty good shape, not alot of slop and every thing was working ok when I removed it. Will try to get you some pictures in the Am and see what you think. Regards,

04-21-2009, 11:53 PM	#10
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: steering column woes Rage777 I might have a spare adapter kit for a grant if thats what your installing. Let me know and you can have it. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

04-22-2009, 01:04 PM	#11
68SHORTBOX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon Ca Posts: 84	Re: steering column woes Sent you some pic's of the column, check your email. let me know what you think.



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