73-87 steering column in '68 c10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cdh68 · 12-27-2011, 11:04 PM

Has anyone done this? I was thinking that I could convert the place for the ingition on the dash into a place for a cigarette lighter port, given that the one I'm looking at is one with an ignition on the column. I try to look for columns...even the van ones, but I haven't had any luck finding a decent one that looks stock.

gcburdic · 12-28-2011, 02:33 PM

ttt...anyone?

dyrt · 12-28-2011, 03:26 PM

There is one member somewhere that took the lock cylinder out and blended in the hole to remove it and it worked just the same. The length of the column is the same as is the way it is mounted. I currently have an 83 column in my truck just mounted up to i can steer it. This is at very least a good way to solve the problem while you look for another column. One thing about this that really spoke to me with using a later column was that the column will lock in place which can help avoid theft. I am thinking about using both locks, the one on the column for its lock and ignition, as well as the original key.

77chris03 · 12-28-2011, 03:44 PM

any pics??im very interested in this...one so i dont have to spend a crap load on a new column and i have the 700r4...please post pics of mounting etc..

cdh68 · 12-28-2011, 08:53 PM

I just went to a local Pick and Pull and got both a near mint condition seat and a decent steering column from an '84 GMC Suburban. If everything works the way I want, I'll be saving at least 400 bucks by going this route.

cdh68 · 12-29-2011, 01:27 AM

Maybe I ought to change the thread title to "73-87 Column in a '68?" I can't seem to change it though.

gcburdic · 12-29-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cdh68

Maybe I ought to change the thread title to "73-87 Column in a '68?" I can't seem to change it though.

I changed the title for you

Bert W · 12-29-2011, 03:52 PM

interested in this info.

cdh68 · 12-29-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

I changed the title for you

Thanks. I'm somewhat new here.

cdh68 · 12-30-2011, 10:03 PM

Bump...again...

mud.man.rj · 12-30-2011, 10:07 PM

I did one in my 71 back in 2003, can't remember muck except that I had to space it down a bit, but works good though. It was a 73 column, my dash is still just a key hole, may put a push button start in the old key hole.

**Boog** · 12-31-2011, 05:59 PM

Cadillac and Olds had some real nice columns back in the 60s and 70s. Tilt and telescopic both, ignition switch still in the dash. Yeah it would take some work but they'd sure be nice up in one of our trucks.

**fine69** · 12-31-2011, 06:04 PM

What would be the benefit of putting one of these in your truck?

**Boog** · 12-31-2011, 06:10 PM

Tilt and telescopic for more adjustability without spending an arm n leg for one of the aftermarket columns.

richards72chevy · 02-12-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

I did one in my 71 back in 2003, can't remember muck except that I had to space it down a bit, but works good though. It was a 73 column, my dash is still just a key hole, may put a push button start in the old key hole.

What do you mean by spacing it down a bit?I have an 83 column im thinking about putting in my 72.

72farmer · 02-12-2012, 10:05 AM

Works ok but looks odd where the larger tube meets the guage cluster.

mud.man.rj · 02-12-2012, 03:00 PM

Ya it fit like 72 said but a bit of trimming and I think I added a spacer because it doesn't quite fit the hole right, I did it back in 2003 the first time I bought the truck.

12-27-2011, 11:04 PM	#1
cdh68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 25	73-87 steering column in '68 c10? Has anyone done this? I was thinking that I could convert the place for the ingition on the dash into a place for a cigarette lighter port, given that the one I'm looking at is one with an ignition on the column. I try to look for columns...even the van ones, but I haven't had any luck finding a decent one that looks stock. __________________ Can't piss on Chevrolets if you can't catch 'em.

12-28-2011, 02:33 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 80's Suburban steering column in '68 c10? ttt...anyone? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-28-2011, 03:26 PM	#3
dyrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 144	Re: 80's Suburban steering column in '68 c10? There is one member somewhere that took the lock cylinder out and blended in the hole to remove it and it worked just the same. The length of the column is the same as is the way it is mounted. I currently have an 83 column in my truck just mounted up to i can steer it. This is at very least a good way to solve the problem while you look for another column. One thing about this that really spoke to me with using a later column was that the column will lock in place which can help avoid theft. I am thinking about using both locks, the one on the column for its lock and ignition, as well as the original key.

12-28-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: 80's Suburban steering column in '68 c10? any pics??im very interested in this...one so i dont have to spend a crap load on a new column and i have the 700r4...please post pics of mounting etc.. __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

12-28-2011, 08:53 PM	#5
cdh68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 25	Re: 80's Suburban steering column in '68 c10? I just went to a local Pick and Pull and got both a near mint condition seat and a decent steering column from an '84 GMC Suburban. If everything works the way I want, I'll be saving at least 400 bucks by going this route. __________________ Can't piss on Chevrolets if you can't catch 'em.

12-29-2011, 01:27 AM	#6
cdh68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 25	Re: 80's Suburban steering column in '68 c10? Maybe I ought to change the thread title to "73-87 Column in a '68?" I can't seem to change it though. __________________ Can't piss on Chevrolets if you can't catch 'em.

12-29-2011, 03:52 PM	#8
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: 73-87 steering column in '68 c10? interested in this info. __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

12-30-2011, 10:03 PM	#10
cdh68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 25	Re: 73-87 steering column in '68 c10? Bump...again... __________________ Can't piss on Chevrolets if you can't catch 'em.

12-30-2011, 10:07 PM	#11
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 73-87 steering column in '68 c10? I did one in my 71 back in 2003, can't remember muck except that I had to space it down a bit, but works good though. It was a 73 column, my dash is still just a key hole, may put a push button start in the old key hole.

12-31-2011, 05:59 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: 73-87 steering column in '68 c10? Cadillac and Olds had some real nice columns back in the 60s and 70s. Tilt and telescopic both, ignition switch still in the dash. Yeah it would take some work but they'd sure be nice up in one of our trucks. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-31-2011, 06:04 PM	#13
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: 73-87 steering column in '68 c10? What would be the benefit of putting one of these in your truck? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

12-31-2011, 06:10 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: 73-87 steering column in '68 c10? Tilt and telescopic for more adjustability without spending an arm n leg for one of the aftermarket columns. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-12-2012, 10:05 AM	#16
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	Re: Here's one in my 72 Works ok but looks odd where the larger tube meets the guage cluster. Attached Images

02-12-2012, 03:00 PM	#17
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 73-87 steering column in '68 c10? Ya it fit like 72 said but a bit of trimming and I think I added a spacer because it doesn't quite fit the hole right, I did it back in 2003 the first time I bought the truck.



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