Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevybill · 07-13-2007, 07:09 PM

I am installing the flaming river column made for our trucks.

Do you grind the "nipple or notch" from the factory mount or do you cut a hole in the column for the notch to fit into similar to the facory column?

Thanks for your replies,

Progress is slowly moving with my chevy project, but that is life, I guess.

Longhorn Man · 07-13-2007, 07:33 PM

got photos?
Where is the notch at?

chevybill · 07-13-2007, 07:42 PM

The notch or nipple is on the top side of the column where the column slides into the mount. I don't have any pictures, sorry. The stock column has a square hole cut in it for the nipple to fit into.

chevybill · 07-14-2007, 10:35 AM

back to top for Saturday

Bob Moore · 07-14-2007, 10:56 PM

Bill - does the FR column have a hole or a notch? I would think you would want to be as close to stock as possible. I would think the purpose is to keep the column from sliding forward or backward and from twisting left or right (say when at full turn when parking).

It does have a purpose and should be maintained - Bob

edmonton72 · 07-15-2007, 03:21 PM

I don't have a flaming river column but i do have an ididit column and i had the same problem. What bob said makes sense but it is to late for me now as i grinded of the little peace sticking out.

snj8198 · 07-15-2007, 04:07 PM

I have a 30 inch FR tilt column and did not run into said such critter??

chevybill · 07-15-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

Bill - does the FR column have a hole or a notch? I would think you would want to be as close to stock as possible. I would think the purpose is to keep the column from sliding forward or backward and from twisting left or right (say when at full turn when parking).

It does have a purpose and should be maintained - Bob

I agree with your statements, but I do not think there is any way to accurately put a hole in this column with my limited tools.

Thanks for everyone's replies.

Bob Moore · 07-16-2007, 12:24 AM

Bill - am I mistaken or would this take just a hole drilled in the jacket? Without measuring I would think a 5/16th or 3/8s hole would do the job.

chevybill · 07-16-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

Bill - am I mistaken or would this take just a hole drilled in the jacket? Without measuring I would think a 5/16th or 3/8s hole would do the job.

How do you figure out where to locate the hole on the new column?
Once I drill that bad boy it is mine for keeps, you know what I mean?

Thanks for your assistance.

Sandemonium · 07-17-2007, 01:00 AM

I put in a FR-2003 column and was told to get the column set in place then tighten the mounting bracket and the nipple will make a dent in the column and prevent the column from moving back and fourth. So far I have noticed any problems, but the truck restoration is not finished yet.

Hope this Helps.....

07-13-2007, 07:09 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. I am installing the flaming river column made for our trucks. Do you grind the "nipple or notch" from the factory mount or do you cut a hole in the column for the notch to fit into similar to the facory column? Thanks for your replies, Progress is slowly moving with my chevy project, but that is life, I guess. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-13-2007, 07:33 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. got photos? Where is the notch at?

07-13-2007, 07:42 PM	#3
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. The notch or nipple is on the top side of the column where the column slides into the mount. I don't have any pictures, sorry. The stock column has a square hole cut in it for the nipple to fit into. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-14-2007, 10:35 AM	#4
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. back to top for Saturday __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-14-2007, 10:56 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. Bill - does the FR column have a hole or a notch? I would think you would want to be as close to stock as possible. I would think the purpose is to keep the column from sliding forward or backward and from twisting left or right (say when at full turn when parking). It does have a purpose and should be maintained - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

07-15-2007, 03:21 PM	#6
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. I don't have a flaming river column but i do have an ididit column and i had the same problem. What bob said makes sense but it is to late for me now as i grinded of the little peace sticking out. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

07-15-2007, 04:07 PM	#7
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. I have a 30 inch FR tilt column and did not run into said such critter?? __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

07-16-2007, 12:24 AM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. Bill - am I mistaken or would this take just a hole drilled in the jacket? Without measuring I would think a 5/16th or 3/8s hole would do the job. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

07-17-2007, 01:00 AM	#11
Sandemonium Proud owner of a 55.1 AD Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desert Hills, AZ Posts: 460	Re: Installation question for the flaming river column FR-2007. I put in a FR-2003 column and was told to get the column set in place then tighten the mounting bracket and the nipple will make a dent in the column and prevent the column from moving back and fourth. So far I have noticed any problems, but the truck restoration is not finished yet. Hope this Helps.....



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