will a tilt steering column from an astro fit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DUTCHMAN · 06-07-2003, 02:53 PM

My 71 GMC suburban is going to the bodyshop and while I stripped the burb last week I was thinking of putting a newer steering column in it. I should like to have the highbeam switch and the ignition key in the column just like in my 92 Astro.
Does anyone know if such a setup will fit or what other columns will fit.

Longhorn Man · 06-08-2003, 12:29 AM

Was it XXL that was dealing with this kind of swap recently?
Whom ever it was coupld probably share what his came out of and help with the wireing.
Anyways...TTT

DUTCHMAN · 06-08-2003, 02:16 PM

???

bobs409 · 06-09-2003, 08:47 AM

Unless you find someone that actually used this same column, there will only be one way to find out and that's actually trying it.

I would first make some rough measurements to see if it will even be remotely possible. Total length and the diameter of the column is important. If it looks promising, give it a try. Worst thing is you waste an hour or two.

My truck has a tilt/telescopic column that is either from a Cadillac or Pontiac of around 78/79 origin. Other than trimming the guage bezel a bit for the fatter column, it looks like it was a bolt in. (I didn't do the install, it was in there when I bought it)

06-07-2003, 02:53 PM	#1
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	will a tilt steering column from an astro fit My 71 GMC suburban is going to the bodyshop and while I stripped the burb last week I was thinking of putting a newer steering column in it. I should like to have the highbeam switch and the ignition key in the column just like in my 92 Astro. Does anyone know if such a setup will fit or what other columns will fit. __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

06-08-2003, 02:16 PM	#3
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	??? __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

06-09-2003, 08:47 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Unless you find someone that actually used this same column, there will only be one way to find out and that's actually trying it. I would first make some rough measurements to see if it will even be remotely possible. Total length and the diameter of the column is important. If it looks promising, give it a try. Worst thing is you waste an hour or two. My truck has a tilt/telescopic column that is either from a Cadillac or Pontiac of around 78/79 origin. Other than trimming the guage bezel a bit for the fatter column, it looks like it was a bolt in. (I didn't do the install, it was in there when I bought it) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

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

06-08-2003, 12:29 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Was it XXL that was dealing with this kind of swap recently? Whom ever it was coupld probably share what his came out of and help with the wireing. Anyways...TTT



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.