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68step · 04-02-2004, 01:07 AM

I just bought a 68 swb step side. the guy that had it put a (looks like mid 80s)steering column in it but it moves up down all around.It also has the pull bar type e brake. Is there some type of a clamp that clamps that besides the e brake bracket. Thanks in advance.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-02-2004, 09:19 AM

The column should be clamped in two places, at the floor and underneath the e-brake. You may have to put another column in it as the later model may not bolt up without modifying.

Jim

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-02-2004, 09:47 AM

Under the e brake bracket is a strap held in with 2 bolts that hold the column tight to the dash, out on the firewall is a plate bolted to the firewall with a rounded perch that a band clamp fits on to hold the column. Any 2" dia column will usually fit these trucks if they have no ignition switch in them with a little work.

68step · 04-02-2004, 02:16 PM

thnk you very much for the info.

68step · 04-02-2004, 08:48 PM

It has the band thing on the firewall. But no clamp under the dash. Does anyone know where to get the clamp from? Ive looked in a couple catalges but couldnt find it. thanks

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2004, 02:44 AM

If it is a late model column (with key and wiper switch) then a stock one probably won't work due to the larger diameter of the later column.

68step · 04-03-2004, 04:52 AM

OK it is the later model with the key and wiper switch. Maybe Ill just switch it back.

04-02-2004, 01:07 AM	#1
68step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nor kal Posts: 59	steering column I just bought a 68 swb step side. the guy that had it put a (looks like mid 80s)steering column in it but it moves up down all around.It also has the pull bar type e brake. Is there some type of a clamp that clamps that besides the e brake bracket. Thanks in advance. __________________ 95 sfa 38.5 swamper TBI vortech 68 chevy stepside

04-02-2004, 09:47 AM	#3
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Under the e brake bracket is a strap held in with 2 bolts that hold the column tight to the dash, out on the firewall is a plate bolted to the firewall with a rounded perch that a band clamp fits on to hold the column. Any 2" dia column will usually fit these trucks if they have no ignition switch in them with a little work. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

04-02-2004, 02:16 PM	#4
68step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nor kal Posts: 59	thnk you very much for the info. __________________ 95 sfa 38.5 swamper TBI vortech 68 chevy stepside

04-02-2004, 08:48 PM	#5
68step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nor kal Posts: 59	It has the band thing on the firewall. But no clamp under the dash. Does anyone know where to get the clamp from? Ive looked in a couple catalges but couldnt find it. thanks __________________ 95 sfa 38.5 swamper TBI vortech 68 chevy stepside

04-03-2004, 04:52 AM	#7
68step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nor kal Posts: 59	OK it is the later model with the key and wiper switch. Maybe Ill just switch it back. __________________ 95 sfa 38.5 swamper TBI vortech 68 chevy stepside

04-02-2004, 09:19 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The column should be clamped in two places, at the floor and underneath the e-brake. You may have to put another column in it as the later model may not bolt up without modifying. Jim

04-03-2004, 02:44 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If it is a late model column (with key and wiper switch) then a stock one probably won't work due to the larger diameter of the later column.



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