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**Denee007** · 07-31-2012, 09:59 PM

Hi, I put my ididit column in today (temporarily)and I was kind of excited until I put my seat in. Looks too close to my legs. This is a tilt column. I was thinking to move the column drop towards the seat which hopefully would elevate the column and then pull column the remaining inch it has sticking out in the engine compartment. I cannot pull the column towards the seat now because where the wiring comes out of the column won't allow.

Next is where do I buy a steering wheel? I didnt discuss this with Justin at Scott's hotrods. I really need a steering wheel!

Examples of steering wheels would be nice. ; )

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seanery · 07-31-2012, 10:06 PM

It seems if you had a different column drop bracket you could raise it an inch at the bracket - might give you an extra 2-2 1/2 inches height at the wheel.

**Denee007** · 07-31-2012, 10:18 PM

My husband said see about getting another column drop, I was thinking I could MAKE this work with what I have. I'll call Scottshotrods tomorrow and see about another drop.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by seanery

It seems if you had a different column drop bracket you could raise it an inch at the bracket - might give you an extra 2-2 1/2 inches height at the wheel.

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solidaxel · 07-31-2012, 10:20 PM

Take a look at the early Corvette, Camaro wheels, and 6 bolt hubs.
Looks like you could use a shorter column drop!

Chevette · 07-31-2012, 10:55 PM

Have you thought about the possibility of dropping your seat a couple of inches? If you can do it, you'd likely gain a lot of room.

mknittle · 07-31-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Take a look at the early Corvette, Camaro wheels, and 6 bolt hubs.
Looks like you could use a shorter column drop!

i agree about the drop.
solidaxle that is one nice looking truck.

**Denee007** · 07-31-2012, 11:25 PM

Gosh Solidaxle, your truck is gorgeous! I'll check into some of the wheels you suggested.

As for lowering the seat Chevette, too much work! Lol

Tomorrow I think I'll unbolt the existing drop, and just hold it to where I'd think it should be, then order another drop. Should be simple enough to figure out. I'd still like a steering wheel mounted, tomorrow I'll start a thread asking to see steering wheels, nothing fancy, but nice .
; )
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solidaxel · 07-31-2012, 11:36 PM

Thank folks for the kind words, the speedo just turned over 50,000 miles!!

07-31-2012, 09:59 PM	#1
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Steering column install advice, steering wheels Hi, I put my ididit column in today (temporarily)and I was kind of excited until I put my seat in. Looks too close to my legs. This is a tilt column. I was thinking to move the column drop towards the seat which hopefully would elevate the column and then pull column the remaining inch it has sticking out in the engine compartment. I cannot pull the column towards the seat now because where the wiring comes out of the column won't allow. Next is where do I buy a steering wheel? I didnt discuss this with Justin at Scott's hotrods. I really need a steering wheel! Examples of steering wheels would be nice. ; ) Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

07-31-2012, 10:06 PM	#2
seanery Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: indy Posts: 55	Re: Steering column install advice, steering wheels It seems if you had a different column drop bracket you could raise it an inch at the bracket - might give you an extra 2-2 1/2 inches height at the wheel.

07-31-2012, 10:20 PM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Steering column install advice, steering wheels Take a look at the early Corvette, Camaro wheels, and 6 bolt hubs. Looks like you could use a shorter column drop! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-31-2012, 10:55 PM	#5
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: Steering column install advice, steering wheels Have you thought about the possibility of dropping your seat a couple of inches? If you can do it, you'd likely gain a lot of room.

07-31-2012, 11:25 PM	#7
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: Steering column install advice, steering wheels Gosh Solidaxle, your truck is gorgeous! I'll check into some of the wheels you suggested. As for lowering the seat Chevette, too much work! Lol Tomorrow I think I'll unbolt the existing drop, and just hold it to where I'd think it should be, then order another drop. Should be simple enough to figure out. I'd still like a steering wheel mounted, tomorrow I'll start a thread asking to see steering wheels, nothing fancy, but nice . ; ) Posted via Mobile Device

07-31-2012, 11:36 PM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Steering column install advice, steering wheels Thank folks for the kind words, the speedo just turned over 50,000 miles!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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