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4DSEVEN · 02-25-2009, 07:38 AM

I have a 47 Chev with a camaro clip. Looking at a steering column from a 70 gmc pickup automatic. He states the column length is 36" including shafts?

Now I have ben reading that 30" is ideal?

Is this too long at 36"?

My apologies but I haven't a clue on what I am talking about. lol!!

stan3018 · 02-25-2009, 08:13 AM

i been looking around and i think the montecarlo column is the perfect one, is 32 from 84 2 87....astro van also,,,

dwcsr · 02-25-2009, 04:57 PM

you can always shorten either the column or the shaft. 70 GMC should be about 32 long. You can always get a bearing kit and use the stock column it you want to preserve the old look.

OrrieG · 02-25-2009, 09:15 PM

I tried a 74 truck column on mine and the shift arm interfered with the exhaust manifolds (350, rams horn). I used a 82 Eldo column, apparantly not a popular choice, which was 30" and fit fine. My build thread has details.

mr48chev · 02-26-2009, 02:13 AM

Here are some photos of a 70 pickup column. It is out of a 4 speed truck that my son had so there is no shift lever for an automatic. The column from the top of the turn signal switch housing to the bottom of the bearing is 32-3/4 inches.

With it propped up in one of my spare cabs and set up to where it should be comfortable with a 3 inch dish or later steering wheel. Not propped up quite high enough though.

There is a little over 4 inches sticking through the floorboard

It could be slid in or out a bit to get that exact comfortable fit.

02-25-2009, 07:38 AM	#1
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Will this column work? I have a 47 Chev with a camaro clip. Looking at a steering column from a 70 gmc pickup automatic. He states the column length is 36" including shafts? Now I have ben reading that 30" is ideal? Is this too long at 36"? My apologies but I haven't a clue on what I am talking about. lol!!

02-25-2009, 08:13 AM	#2
stan3018 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: bronx ny Posts: 167	Re: Will this column work? i been looking around and i think the montecarlo column is the perfect one, is 32 from 84 2 87....astro van also,,,

02-25-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Will this column work? you can always shorten either the column or the shaft. 70 GMC should be about 32 long. You can always get a bearing kit and use the stock column it you want to preserve the old look.

02-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Will this column work? I tried a 74 truck column on mine and the shift arm interfered with the exhaust manifolds (350, rams horn). I used a 82 Eldo column, apparantly not a popular choice, which was 30" and fit fine. My build thread has details. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 02-25-2009 at 09:15 PM.

02-26-2009, 02:13 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,387	Re: Will this column work? Here are some photos of a 70 pickup column. It is out of a 4 speed truck that my son had so there is no shift lever for an automatic. The column from the top of the turn signal switch housing to the bottom of the bearing is 32-3/4 inches. With it propped up in one of my spare cabs and set up to where it should be comfortable with a 3 inch dish or later steering wheel. Not propped up quite high enough though. There is a little over 4 inches sticking through the floorboard It could be slid in or out a bit to get that exact comfortable fit. Last edited by mr48chev; 02-26-2009 at 02:15 AM.



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