Any 67-72 truck steering column fit any 67-72 truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SWINGSAX68 · 06-19-2002, 08:49 PM

Hey guys, I talked to my dad today, he finally found me an automatic steering column!!!!YEAH!!!I hope it's straight and got all the important parts.....its got a 3 spoke chrome steering wheel....he paid $50 for it and he paid $35 for a repaired 95 chevy truck rear bumper. He said he can't help me out with anything for a few weeks...moneys tight....but it's ok, everything else I can do my self......no money needed just time!!!!

Man I can't wait to visit the truck......er, I mean the folks:p !!!

I was also wondering if any 67-72 truck columns will fit in any 67-72 trucks...like say....can you switch a 3-speed out with an auto with out getting any different parts or anything????????I hope so!!!!

70cst10 · 06-19-2002, 08:52 PM

I don't see why not. You'll still need the linkage if you're swapping from manual to auto, but the columns mount the same.

SWINGSAX68 · 06-19-2002, 09:01 PM

Linkage is all set with a rigged up 3-speed!!!Time to get the 'tree' outta there!!!!!!Man I'm excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

da-burb · 06-19-2002, 09:26 PM

A 3 spoke is 67-68, if the wheel and the column were originally together. The 67 column you could use, but personally I wouldn't. It is reall easy to tell a 67. It doesn't have the intermediate shaft. The shaft is one piece right out to the steering box. It is more of a safety issue. In a real bad front end accident, the steering column can be pushed out the back of the cab and usually the driver's face and chest is what keeps that from happening.

The only other thing I can think of is, what if it is an auto for a powerglide? Even if it was I think you can still use it. I could in my 65 Impala when I put in a th350. 1rst gear is still first, and drive is still drive, there just wasn't a 2nd gear detent. Hopefully you got a 68 column that was in something with a th400 transmission. So stay excited!

bobs409 · 06-20-2002, 06:52 AM

I noticed a difference when I installed a 1972 FS column into my 1971. The harness connector was different. I had no choice but to do a plug-ectomy on it! LOL

SWINGSAX68 · 06-20-2002, 09:23 AM

You scared the bujeezus out of me, you mean my dad might have bought me a death trap? LOL....I think it's from a 68....not sure though...thanks for the info!!!!!

06-19-2002, 08:49 PM	#1
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Any 67-72 truck steering column fit any 67-72 truck? Hey guys, I talked to my dad today, he finally found me an automatic steering column!!!!YEAH!!!I hope it's straight and got all the important parts.....its got a 3 spoke chrome steering wheel....he paid $50 for it and he paid $35 for a repaired 95 chevy truck rear bumper. He said he can't help me out with anything for a few weeks...moneys tight....but it's ok, everything else I can do my self......no money needed just time!!!! Man I can't wait to visit the truck......er, I mean the folks:p !!! I was also wondering if any 67-72 truck columns will fit in any 67-72 trucks...like say....can you switch a 3-speed out with an auto with out getting any different parts or anything????????I hope so!!!! __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-19-2002, 08:52 PM	#2
70cst10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gaston, SC Posts: 580	I don't see why not. You'll still need the linkage if you're swapping from manual to auto, but the columns mount the same. __________________ Milan 1964 Chevelle SS 283/M20

06-19-2002, 09:01 PM	#3
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	LINKY ALL FIXY!!! Linkage is all set with a rigged up 3-speed!!!Time to get the 'tree' outta there!!!!!!Man I'm excited!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-19-2002, 09:26 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	A 3 spoke is 67-68, if the wheel and the column were originally together. The 67 column you could use, but personally I wouldn't. It is reall easy to tell a 67. It doesn't have the intermediate shaft. The shaft is one piece right out to the steering box. It is more of a safety issue. In a real bad front end accident, the steering column can be pushed out the back of the cab and usually the driver's face and chest is what keeps that from happening. The only other thing I can think of is, what if it is an auto for a powerglide? Even if it was I think you can still use it. I could in my 65 Impala when I put in a th350. 1rst gear is still first, and drive is still drive, there just wasn't a 2nd gear detent. Hopefully you got a 68 column that was in something with a th400 transmission. So stay excited! __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-20-2002, 06:52 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I noticed a difference when I installed a 1972 FS column into my 1971. The harness connector was different. I had no choice but to do a plug-ectomy on it! LOL __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-20-2002, 09:23 AM	#6
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	GEEEZZ You scared the bujeezus out of me, you mean my dad might have bought me a death trap? LOL....I think it's from a 68....not sure though...thanks for the info!!!!! __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788



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