Van column into a 63....will it work ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 10-28-2006, 10:41 PM

I've checked out the other forums...regarding a van tilt into 67-72....What about a '63 ?? Are the dimensions the same ?? What else would I need from the Junkyard ??

Thanks for the help

John

Fastrucken · 10-28-2006, 10:49 PM

i would like to know as well

**slepysal** · 10-28-2006, 11:08 PM

make that 3 I want to swap out mo 1960 column. Hey Chief what part of San Jose ?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-29-2006, 10:14 AM

It can be done.. I put one in my 65 and yes I know that is different then the earlier models. I welded two nuts on the bottom of the column so I could use the stock mount and run the stock hand brake. You will have to figure out the wires as the plugs will be differnt. it can be done but it will not just bolt in. I have two columns downstairs and dought I will even use one of them. I am using one from an 88 suburban. It has the wiper switch in the column and I can use the cruise control also if I want too. I will be using pretty much all the wiring and computer from the 88 also..

**ChiefRocka** · 10-29-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

make that 3 I want to swap out mo 1960 column. Hey Chief what part of San Jose ?

Whats up Slepysal....I was born & raised in the same house till I got married in 99

Located 28th and Shortridge Ave.....A block away from Santa Clara St./the railroad tracks/ and 101....near that big Church

What about you ??

**slepysal** · 10-29-2006, 08:42 PM

I,m in the east side story/ capitol Any pics oyf your truck?

**ChiefRocka** · 10-29-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

I,m in the east side story/ capitol Any pics oyf your truck?

I know where your at. Anyway, I'll have pics soon. I just found my misplaced camera...I have a 1 1/2 year old that likes to walk everything around the house and put away stuff.

Now back to the columns....what about the couplers...are they the same ??

John

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-30-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I know where your at. Anyway, I'll have pics soon. I just found my misplaced camera...I have a 1 1/2 year old that likes to walk everything around the house and put away stuff.

Now back to the columns....what about the couplers...are they the same ??

John

If you use a van column you will need to get the lower half that connects to the steering box. I used a collapsalble steeing shaft from a 92 Impala with a u joint where it connected to the column... It is not hard to do... If I use the 88 column I might put both columns I have on e bay or something.. Then again I may keep them if I get another project...

abrass · 11-04-2006, 01:36 PM

I have a 65 fleetside that has a late 70's tilt column and the bearing is no good. I was hoping to replace it with one from the junkyard, which columns are the best to get? thanks for the help, abe

10-28-2006, 10:41 PM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Van column into a 63....will it work ?? I've checked out the other forums...regarding a van tilt into 67-72....What about a '63 ?? Are the dimensions the same ?? What else would I need from the Junkyard ?? Thanks for the help John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-28-2006, 10:49 PM	#2
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Van column into a 63....will it work ?? i would like to know as well __________________ A good friend will come bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was ****ing awesome."

10-28-2006, 11:08 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Van column into a 63....will it work ?? make that 3 I want to swap out mo 1960 column. Hey Chief what part of San Jose ?

10-29-2006, 10:14 AM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Van column into a 63....will it work ?? It can be done.. I put one in my 65 and yes I know that is different then the earlier models. I welded two nuts on the bottom of the column so I could use the stock mount and run the stock hand brake. You will have to figure out the wires as the plugs will be differnt. it can be done but it will not just bolt in. I have two columns downstairs and dought I will even use one of them. I am using one from an 88 suburban. It has the wiper switch in the column and I can use the cruise control also if I want too. I will be using pretty much all the wiring and computer from the 88 also..

10-29-2006, 08:42 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Van column into a 63....will it work ?? I,m in the east side story/ capitol Any pics oyf your truck?

11-04-2006, 01:36 PM	#9
abrass Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: newton mass Posts: 1	Re: Van column into a 63....will it work ?? I have a 65 fleetside that has a late 70's tilt column and the bearing is no good. I was hoping to replace it with one from the junkyard, which columns are the best to get? thanks for the help, abe



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