Steering Column Compatability Question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darguy · 09-15-2021, 02:42 PM

Hey Folks! Does anyone happen to know if the 68 GM A-Body and 72 Chevy pickup steering columns would be interchangeable? Or at least the part that either does or does not have the automatic shifter bits?

I've got a '68 Beaumont with a column shift automatic that I'm converting to floor shift, and a '72 K20 with a manual column that has a floor shift automatic that I'd like to convert to column shift. It'd be sweet if I could swap parts I already have!

Cheers,
D

**Palf70Step** · 09-15-2021, 04:13 PM

They do not interchange without a LOT of work.

BigBird05 · 09-15-2021, 09:01 PM

Take both of them apart and see how close the parts are. GM likes to reuse as much as they can.

darguy · 09-16-2021, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBird05

Take both of them apart and see how close the parts are. GM likes to reuse as much as they can.

I found this place from a thread on another forum: www.columnsgalore.com I've sent them an email, will report back with any findings.

RustyPile · 09-17-2021, 03:37 PM

I am currently installing a tilt floor shift column from a '72 Camaro into a '66 Ford F-100 that has a M-II type front suspension w/ R&P steering.. Some fabrication and a couple Borgeson shaft adaptors help made it happen.. Given the proper skills and knowledge, I guess one could install a 1949 Hudson Hornet column into a 2021 Lamborgini..

09-15-2021, 02:42 PM	#1
darguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cortes Island, BC Posts: 16	Steering Column Compatability Question? Hey Folks! Does anyone happen to know if the 68 GM A-Body and 72 Chevy pickup steering columns would be interchangeable? Or at least the part that either does or does not have the automatic shifter bits? I've got a '68 Beaumont with a column shift automatic that I'm converting to floor shift, and a '72 K20 with a manual column that has a floor shift automatic that I'd like to convert to column shift. It'd be sweet if I could swap parts I already have! Cheers, D __________________ '72 K-20 Frankentruck '68 Beaumont Wagon '05 Chevy G2500 Camper "Tiki Van" '22 Honda CB500X Island-Hopper

09-15-2021, 04:13 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,466	Re: Steering Column Compatability Question? They do not interchange without a LOT of work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-15-2021, 09:01 PM	#3
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Steering Column Compatability Question? Take both of them apart and see how close the parts are. GM likes to reuse as much as they can.

09-17-2021, 03:37 PM	#5
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,879	Re: Steering Column Compatability Question? I am currently installing a tilt floor shift column from a '72 Camaro into a '66 Ford F-100 that has a M-II type front suspension w/ R&P steering.. Some fabrication and a couple Borgeson shaft adaptors help made it happen.. Given the proper skills and knowledge, I guess one could install a 1949 Hudson Hornet column into a 2021 Lamborgini..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.