Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C20-67_N_MO · 12-11-2008, 01:18 PM

I have a '67 Chevy p/u and I would like to move the floor mounted hi-lo beams to the column. Also would like to have a cruise control.

Anyone have one in their setup? And if so what vehicle did it come out of for your truck?

a1953mdl · 12-12-2008, 10:07 PM

Matt & I modded one from a 1985 1/2 ton for his first 67 project. Not perfect, but it did work. The keyswitch is on the column also.
Maybe I can find a pic. If not go to the build threads and look for one titled "Sinister" by spray-bomb.

a1953mdl · 12-12-2008, 10:18 PM

The thread wasn't titled "Sinister" that was the trucks name.
Spray-bomb's build thread "one really slow build" shows some pics of it on the first page. Here is a link.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=230839
Wasn't perfect, but it worked.

hugger6933 · 12-12-2008, 11:57 PM

I am having one built . The man told me it will have the hi-low ,cruise and intermittent wiper built in. The column is costing me 270.00 shipped to my door. It also has a late model wheel off of a 88-94 chev truck with sport center. The man says he will warrantee the column for two years. I should be getting it in a week or two. Jim

MickMc · 12-13-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

I am having one built . The man told me it will have the hi-low ,cruise and intermittent wiper built in. The column is costing me 270.00 shipped to my door. It also has a late model wheel off of a 88-94 chev truck with sport center. The man says he will warrantee the column for two years. I should be getting it in a week or two. Jim

Share, share, share.

A link?
A site?
A phone number?

help a brother out.

Mick

C20-67_N_MO · 12-13-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugger6933

I am having one built . The man told me it will have the hi-low ,cruise and intermittent wiper built in. The column is costing me 270.00 shipped to my door. It also has a late model wheel off of a 88-94 chev truck with sport center. The man says he will warrantee the column for two years. I should be getting it in a week or two. Jim

Yeah no doubt! Let us know how it turns out.

Give us the company and phone # if you like it.

Sounds like a sweet column.

Highsteel · 12-13-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugger6933

I am having one built . The man told me it will have the hi-low ,cruise and intermittent wiper built in. The column is costing me 270.00 shipped to my door. It also has a late model wheel off of a 88-94 chev truck with sport center. The man says he will warrantee the column for two years. I should be getting it in a week or two. Jim

Oh Yeah, that would be SWEET!
Built and shipped for $270.00?! With the cruise controller or the whole set-up?
My intermittent wiper gets tired after about a half hour in a light drizzle(constantly reaching up and turning wiper on and off).
If it didn't move the location of the steering wheel, or was maybe just a we bit shorter I would absolutely Love that!

Andy4639 · 12-13-2008, 09:31 PM

Not wanting to make anyone mad here, but I hate the newer steering column with the dimmer in the turn signal switch. I like the floor switch myself. I like the idea of the rest though.

hugger6933 · 12-14-2008, 10:33 AM

Guys let me get this thing home and check it out before we start calling him for a lot of columns. I will check it out and post some pics when it gets here. I not sure on the rules side again, can I post his number?[After I check it out] Jim

C20-67_N_MO · 12-15-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Not wanting to make anyone mad here, but I hate the newer steering column with the dimmer in the turn signal switch. I like the floor switch myself. I like the idea of the rest though.

Andy your not going to make anyone made just stating your opinion. The dimmer switch on the floor was prone to failure because of moisture and other elements that it would be exposed too.

Mostly from muddy wet boots and continue abusive use as this. But yeah for the most part they last for year in NORMAL use. But the fact of the matter is no all condition as normal.

TC

Andy4639 · 12-15-2008, 04:52 PM

I have had my 71 now for 26 years and I have replaced it one time right after I bought it. That being said yes I understand the reason for it being moved. My truck isn't a 4x4 so it doesn't see much mud!

mvfd70 · 12-15-2008, 04:58 PM

I dunno...I'd be afraid of getting my foot caught in the steering wheel if I moved the dimmer to the column.

woodwright · 12-16-2008, 11:11 PM

Yeah I'd be interested in the custom column too.

Camper Power · 12-16-2008, 11:30 PM

i dont mind having the floor mounted dimmer switch, it gives my left foot something to do

Andy4639 · 12-17-2008, 01:39 AM

I have gotten my foot tangled in a steering wheel before. It wasn't from driving though!

**nightmare** · 12-17-2008, 11:59 AM

i'm interested in this too. once it arrives, let us know how it goes.

12-11-2008, 01:18 PM	#1
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise I have a '67 Chevy p/u and I would like to move the floor mounted hi-lo beams to the column. Also would like to have a cruise control. Anyone have one in their setup? And if so what vehicle did it come out of for your truck?

12-12-2008, 10:07 PM	#2
a1953mdl Rusty but Trusty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 228	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise Matt & I modded one from a 1985 1/2 ton for his first 67 project. Not perfect, but it did work. The keyswitch is on the column also. Maybe I can find a pic. If not go to the build threads and look for one titled "Sinister" by spray-bomb. __________________ 72 SWB, 454 / th400... hoping the kids don't get all the parts before it gets built

12-12-2008, 10:18 PM	#3
a1953mdl Rusty but Trusty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 228	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise The thread wasn't titled "Sinister" that was the trucks name. Spray-bomb's build thread "one really slow build" shows some pics of it on the first page. Here is a link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=230839 Wasn't perfect, but it worked. __________________ 72 SWB, 454 / th400... hoping the kids don't get all the parts before it gets built

12-12-2008, 11:57 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,263	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise I am having one built . The man told me it will have the hi-low ,cruise and intermittent wiper built in. The column is costing me 270.00 shipped to my door. It also has a late model wheel off of a 88-94 chev truck with sport center. The man says he will warrantee the column for two years. I should be getting it in a week or two. Jim

12-13-2008, 09:31 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise Not wanting to make anyone mad here, but I hate the newer steering column with the dimmer in the turn signal switch. I like the floor switch myself. I like the idea of the rest though. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-14-2008, 10:33 AM	#9
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,263	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise Guys let me get this thing home and check it out before we start calling him for a lot of columns. I will check it out and post some pics when it gets here. I not sure on the rules side again, can I post his number?[After I check it out] Jim

12-15-2008, 04:52 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise I have had my 71 now for 26 years and I have replaced it one time right after I bought it. That being said yes I understand the reason for it being moved. My truck isn't a 4x4 so it doesn't see much mud! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#12
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise I dunno...I'd be afraid of getting my foot caught in the steering wheel if I moved the dimmer to the column. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

12-16-2008, 11:11 PM	#13
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise Yeah I'd be interested in the custom column too. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

12-16-2008, 11:30 PM	#14
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise i dont mind having the floor mounted dimmer switch, it gives my left foot something to do __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

12-17-2008, 01:39 AM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Steering Column with hi-low and Cruise I have gotten my foot tangled in a steering wheel before. It wasn't from driving though! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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