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68chevytn · 10-27-2003, 08:35 PM

i was at the junk yard the other day and i seen one. i have a couple questions. 1st do u have to have the ignition on the colum if u use one? 2nd what do u have to do to it to get it to work? 3rd what years will work?

chris

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-27-2003, 08:46 PM

1. Ignition on column: NO you don't have to use it.
2. Shorten your collapsible shaft (The Double D Shaft) By drilling out the nylon Rivets. Move the neutral saftey switch if it's mounted high on the shaft. And you can get a wiring adapter for the U-shaped plug to the flat , if you need the part # I Have it. Other than that I can't think of anything else. It's been a while since I put one in my truck.
3. Early 70's to I think '87, I can't remember right off hand.

Longhorn Man · 10-28-2003, 12:02 AM

You're best off getting one with no ignition switch on the column. They are way easier and look original. They go from 69 or 70 up to 81 and a hand full of 82 vans.
No need to drill out the nylon rivits, they will break if you tap the shaft with a hammer.

minibike · 10-28-2003, 12:13 AM

Anyone have the specifics on the nuetral safety switch? How do you relocate it?

smokekiki · 10-28-2003, 09:40 AM

Try this thread....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=58950

10-27-2003, 08:35 PM	#1
68chevytn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: franklin,tn(near nashville) Posts: 58	van steering column questions i was at the junk yard the other day and i seen one. i have a couple questions. 1st do u have to have the ignition on the colum if u use one? 2nd what do u have to do to it to get it to work? 3rd what years will work? chris

10-27-2003, 08:46 PM	#2
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	1. Ignition on column: NO you don't have to use it. 2. Shorten your collapsible shaft (The Double D Shaft) By drilling out the nylon Rivets. Move the neutral saftey switch if it's mounted high on the shaft. And you can get a wiring adapter for the U-shaped plug to the flat , if you need the part # I Have it. Other than that I can't think of anything else. It's been a while since I put one in my truck. 3. Early 70's to I think '87, I can't remember right off hand. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-28-2003, 12:13 AM	#4
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Anyone have the specifics on the nuetral safety switch? How do you relocate it? __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

10-28-2003, 09:40 AM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Try this thread....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=58950 __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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10-28-2003, 12:02 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You're best off getting one with no ignition switch on the column. They are way easier and look original. They go from 69 or 70 up to 81 and a hand full of 82 vans. No need to drill out the nylon rivits, they will break if you tap the shaft with a hammer.



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