70's van column mounting posistion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dlisabeth · 08-29-2010, 12:41 PM

I am ready to install the 70's van tilt column in my truck but have one question first. The question is where should it be located forward and backwards. How much of the straight tube should extend past the bottom edge of the dash before the taper of the column? Another way to look at it is how much of the column tube should extend into the engine compartment? I just want to make sure it is positioned correctly the first time for driving comfort. I don't have a steering wheel or know what wheel I will be using at this time.

Thanks,

Derek

**DPowers** · 08-29-2010, 08:23 PM

I would adjust it and place it for your comfort and where you want it.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-30-2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPowers

I would adjust it and place it for your comfort and where you want it.

That is what I did.

dlisabeth · 08-30-2010, 08:21 PM

Well I fabbed up the bracket for and mounted my power brake booster yesterday. It looks like this is going to determine the position of the column because of a potential interference issue between the shift arm and the booster.

Thanks

**DPowers** · 08-31-2010, 09:34 AM

Make sure you post pics when you got it done.

08-29-2010, 12:41 PM	#1
dlisabeth Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, Michigan Posts: 102	70's van column mounting posistion I am ready to install the 70's van tilt column in my truck but have one question first. The question is where should it be located forward and backwards. How much of the straight tube should extend past the bottom edge of the dash before the taper of the column? Another way to look at it is how much of the column tube should extend into the engine compartment? I just want to make sure it is positioned correctly the first time for driving comfort. I don't have a steering wheel or know what wheel I will be using at this time. Thanks, Derek __________________ 1965 Shortbed stepside Chevrolet C-10 My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409676

08-29-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 70's van column mounting posistion I would adjust it and place it for your comfort and where you want it. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-30-2010, 08:21 PM	#4
dlisabeth Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, Michigan Posts: 102	Re: 70's van column mounting posistion Well I fabbed up the bracket for and mounted my power brake booster yesterday. It looks like this is going to determine the position of the column because of a potential interference issue between the shift arm and the booster. Thanks __________________ 1965 Shortbed stepside Chevrolet C-10 My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409676

08-31-2010, 09:34 AM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 70's van column mounting posistion Make sure you post pics when you got it done. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556



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