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04-18-2010, 05:13 PM
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Location: Gresham, Oregon
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steering column
Can someone school me on what length of steering column is best. I have a small block v8 with Comaro headers and a mustang 2 IFS front end with a power steering rack in a 56 cab. I found a good deal on a 30" and don't know if that would be to short But if I go to long it may cause a problem running the shift linkage to the trans because of the headers.
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04-18-2010, 05:42 PM
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Re: steering column
I used a 35"...........worked out perfect.......
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04-18-2010, 09:32 PM
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Re: steering column
The 82 eldo column in my build thread is about 32" if I remember, but it telescopes out about 3".
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04-19-2010, 01:56 PM
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Re: steering column
Wow; That long? so your columns come down to the frame rail? Are you all running headers? How did you run your shift linkage?
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04-19-2010, 03:37 PM
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Re: steering column
Quote:
The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board 59 Chevy Build |
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04-19-2010, 03:38 PM
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Re: steering column
sorry, link didn't work...........check out my "59 Chevy Build" and you will see a pic on pg 6
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04-20-2010, 03:20 PM
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Re: steering column
I'd have to add put the wheel where it feels right and go from there with your column.
One of the things that isn't right about my 48 is that the wheel is way too high and uncomfortable. I don't have an excuse for never taking the time to fix the situation but when a guys is building a truck one of the things that needs to be considered is driver comfort. It makes those longer trips in the truck a lot more pleasant and fun. |
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