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XXL · 10-30-2002, 08:21 PM

I'm looking for the "appropriate" measurements off a 67-72 steering column. I'm not a 'column person' so I'm not exactly sure what to ask you for... hub to rag length? The length of the part that collapses? etc...

As I discussed in a thread this summer, I found a place that claims they can "build whatever I want" and for a reasonable price. After contemplating this whole issue of where to put my ignition switch, lights and wipers, and so on, I've pretty much decided that the column is the place for this stuff. So... if I can get some important dimensions for the stock column, I can call these guys up again (and remind them that they said they could "build whatever I want"

), and see if it's doable.

Thanks in advance for anyone who happens to have a column and a tape measure within a few feet of one another

Kenneth

XXL · 10-31-2002, 05:22 PM

Bueller? Bueller? Anyone?

Mudder · 10-31-2002, 07:05 PM

outside and do this for ya right now. BRB! Ok the one I have is a 67-72. After pushing it together from the top of the shaft (no steering wheel) to the bottom where it meets the rag joint, this one is 55 3/8 inches. It would be a very good idea to get this from a couple others as these things can vary.

XXL · 10-31-2002, 07:26 PM

Thanks mudder67! You are 'da man!

Kenneth

Mudder · 10-31-2002, 07:35 PM

I was thinking about this, You may be better off measuring one that is in a truck. From ragjoint to firewall, then from the firewall to the end of the shaft.

10-30-2002, 08:21 PM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Steering column measurements anyone? I'm looking for the "appropriate" measurements off a 67-72 steering column. I'm not a 'column person' so I'm not exactly sure what to ask you for... hub to rag length? The length of the part that collapses? etc... As I discussed in a thread this summer, I found a place that claims they can "build whatever I want" and for a reasonable price. After contemplating this whole issue of where to put my ignition switch, lights and wipers, and so on, I've pretty much decided that the column is the place for this stuff. So... if I can get some important dimensions for the stock column, I can call these guys up again (and remind them that they said they could "build whatever I want" ), and see if it's doable. Thanks in advance for anyone who happens to have a column and a tape measure within a few feet of one another Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-31-2002, 05:22 PM	#2
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-31-2002, 07:05 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Gonna go outside and do this for ya right now. BRB! Ok the one I have is a 67-72. After pushing it together from the top of the shaft (no steering wheel) to the bottom where it meets the rag joint, this one is 55 3/8 inches. It would be a very good idea to get this from a couple others as these things can vary. Last edited by Mudder; 10-31-2002 at 07:14 PM.

10-31-2002, 07:26 PM	#4
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Thanks mudder67! You are 'da man! Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-31-2002, 07:35 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	You know I was thinking about this, You may be better off measuring one that is in a truck. From ragjoint to firewall, then from the firewall to the end of the shaft.

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