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Brently · 08-27-2004, 09:46 AM

Are there different columns for different trucks? as far as length? or one piece shafts? the column i am taking out is from a 3 speed column but the shaft was a one piece from the steering box to the steering wheel. I have two or three other columns for this model truck (69) but i don't have the end piece(s) to connect to the steering box. HELP!!

Brent

Tx Firefighter · 08-27-2004, 02:02 PM

Yes, some of the 3 speed columns were straight 1 piece top to bottom, and some were the shorter coulumns with an intermediate shaft to make up the difference in length down to the box.

You need an intermediate shaft, try posting a WTB ad on the parts board. They're very common.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-27-2004, 07:38 PM

Good used intermediate shaft 30.00 shipped to you.

HOTFUN · 08-27-2004, 09:04 PM

Brently
On one of your extra 67-70 auto columns would you have a good indicator pointer that screws to the column and has the light wire to the dash socket with it? The pointer part is the plastic one screw held piece used behind the chrome top dial position indicator. I know it would take a little bit to carefully remove that fibre optic wire from the column without damaging but I would be willing to remove and send you the good lower steeering short shaft you need?

Mark

08-27-2004, 09:46 AM	#1
Brently Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 151	Changing steering column from manual to auto Are there different columns for different trucks? as far as length? or one piece shafts? the column i am taking out is from a 3 speed column but the shaft was a one piece from the steering box to the steering wheel. I have two or three other columns for this model truck (69) but i don't have the end piece(s) to connect to the steering box. HELP!! Brent

08-27-2004, 02:02 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Yes, some of the 3 speed columns were straight 1 piece top to bottom, and some were the shorter coulumns with an intermediate shaft to make up the difference in length down to the box. You need an intermediate shaft, try posting a WTB ad on the parts board. They're very common. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-27-2004, 07:38 PM	#3
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Good used intermediate shaft 30.00 shipped to you. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

08-27-2004, 09:04 PM	#4
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Brently On one of your extra 67-70 auto columns would you have a good indicator pointer that screws to the column and has the light wire to the dash socket with it? The pointer part is the plastic one screw held piece used behind the chrome top dial position indicator. I know it would take a little bit to carefully remove that fibre optic wire from the column without damaging but I would be willing to remove and send you the good lower steeering short shaft you need? Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

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