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1971ChevyTruck · 02-03-2008, 08:12 AM

My assembly manual shows a rubber cushion that goes between the "u" bracket and the column its self. I have looked every where online and have not been able to come up with it yet. It is available?? I hate working on a truck with out a donor truck....The part in question is labled #1 in the scan below...

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-03-2008, 09:27 AM

I have never seen a "cushion" on any of the 67-72 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton trucks.

Are you sure that picture applies to our trucks?

The floor mount is different on the column and the floor is made differently.

Do you have a larger truck?

Jim

cdowns · 02-03-2008, 09:35 AM

there is a rubber grommet thing that goes on the column at that location on 71-72 half and 3/4trucks i think the earlier ones have it too// if you look in lmc catalogue in the dash cluster section it is illustrated

**Bob B.** · 02-03-2008, 06:36 PM

I believe that picture is of a C-40/50/60 steering column. They are a different angle than a pickup truck, and I think they had a cushion. The pickups just had the grommet where the column comes through the instrument cluster, as the others have pointed out here.

**truckdude239** · 02-03-2008, 08:59 PM

my c-10 had a cushion

1971ChevyTruck · 02-03-2008, 10:54 PM

This may sound stupid but is there a "U" bracket then or just the flat bracket that bolts to the brake pedal assembly..

71 super · 02-03-2008, 10:58 PM

I have never seen a cushion other than the one used to fill hole between column and dash bezel. 1/2-1 ton trucks only have the metal u- strap held by two 5/16" bolts, then the metal flat plate with bumper for brakes and or clutch stop. No cushion. You could cut a strip of rubber inner tube or some thing if you like to put over the u-strap but you don't need it.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-03-2008, 11:31 PM

Looks like a C40-C60 series thing, look at where the column meets the firewall it is supported by 3 bolts on the flange instead of 2.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-04-2008, 12:24 AM

I have never seen one of those on all of the trucks that I have parted out or worked on..

02-03-2008, 09:27 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part I have never seen a "cushion" on any of the 67-72 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton trucks. Are you sure that picture applies to our trucks? The floor mount is different on the column and the floor is made differently. Do you have a larger truck? Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

02-03-2008, 09:35 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part there is a rubber grommet thing that goes on the column at that location on 71-72 half and 3/4trucks i think the earlier ones have it too// if you look in lmc catalogue in the dash cluster section it is illustrated __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-03-2008, 06:36 PM	#4
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,369	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part I believe that picture is of a C-40/50/60 steering column. They are a different angle than a pickup truck, and I think they had a cushion. The pickups just had the grommet where the column comes through the instrument cluster, as the others have pointed out here. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

02-03-2008, 08:59 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part my c-10 had a cushion __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-03-2008, 10:54 PM	#6
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part This may sound stupid but is there a "U" bracket then or just the flat bracket that bolts to the brake pedal assembly..

02-03-2008, 08:12 AM	#1
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Help Missing Steering Column Part My assembly manual shows a rubber cushion that goes between the "u" bracket and the column its self. I have looked every where online and have not been able to come up with it yet. It is available?? I hate working on a truck with out a donor truck....The part in question is labled #1 in the scan below... Attached Images

02-03-2008, 10:58 PM	#7
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part I have never seen a cushion other than the one used to fill hole between column and dash bezel. 1/2-1 ton trucks only have the metal u- strap held by two 5/16" bolts, then the metal flat plate with bumper for brakes and or clutch stop. No cushion. You could cut a strip of rubber inner tube or some thing if you like to put over the u-strap but you don't need it.

02-03-2008, 11:31 PM	#8
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part Looks like a C40-C60 series thing, look at where the column meets the firewall it is supported by 3 bolts on the flange instead of 2. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-04-2008, 12:24 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Help Missing Steering Column Part I have never seen one of those on all of the trucks that I have parted out or worked on.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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