1970 Steering column in a 66'

[Mathew21]

Anyone know what modification are needed to mount a 1970 Automatic steering column in a 1966?
Thanks, Matt

[racecougar]

Working on that very project right now ('71 auto non-tilt column in a '65)...I'll let you know what all it took once it's actually functional.

[Mathew21]

Originally Posted by racecougar

Working on that very project right now ('71 auto non-tilt column in a '65)...I'll let you know what all it took once it's actually functional.

Great thanks

[racecougar]

As it turns out, it really didn't take much to mount the later column. You can tack a couple of nuts in the tube at the dash mounting, use a couple of speed nuts, or even hose clamp it (between it and the lower clamp, the column shouldn't move around on you). Paired with the matching intermediate shaft, it's a simple swap.

[ol_skool_chevy]

anyone ever tried a mid 70's like 78 C10 column in a 1966 ??? I want the column key

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

anyone ever tried a mid 70's like 78 C10 column in a 1966 ??? I want the column key

I've not done it myself--but helped do that same year model. But procedure is very similar, if not the same, as the '70.
Sam

[Mathew21]

Originally Posted by racecougar

As it turns out, it really didn't take much to mount the later column. You can tack a couple of nuts in the tube at the dash mounting, use a couple of speed nuts, or even hose clamp it (between it and the lower clamp, the column shouldn't move around on you). Paired with the matching intermediate shaft, it's a simple swap.

Thanks for the update.

[Palf70Step]

Like racecougar mentioned, if you have the column and intermediate shaft it is easy. I used a HD clamp to hold mine in against the lower column and no issues in 6+ months of driving it.

[Mathew21]

Thanks for the pictures Palf70step they really help.

[earl84]

http://www.persh.org/pickup/ideapage.htm

Take a look around this page. Lots of great ideas, at least one article with pics on something very similar to what you are wanting to do.

[Mathew21]

Originally Posted by earl84

http://www.persh.org/pickup/ideapage.htm

Take a look around this page. Lots of great ideas, at least one article with pics on something very similar to what you are wanting to do.

A lot of great information on that page thanks for sharing.

[Clif Dzzzz]

Originally Posted by Mathew21

Anyone know what modification are needed to mount a 1970 Automatic steering column in a 1966?
Thanks, Matt

Hey.....I've got a 1966 LB with a 70 Chevy Steering column....what a mess of wiring....someone tried to rewire it into the 1966 original harness......anyone got any charts to figure it all out.....want to update the wiring......

[Palf70Step]

The wire colors match up with the 67=72. Between these I got everything working.

[Clif Dzzzz]

Thanks to Palf70Step for providing a color wiring diagram of the 67-60 Chevy...this will surely help..... Now if you could come on over to Mississippi to instruct me while under the hood....Thanks...

[racecougar]

Grabbed a better pic for you today, Mathew21.

[Mathew21]

Originally Posted by racecougar

Grabbed a better pic for you today, Mathew21.

Thanks!