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ol Curt · 12-22-2009, 05:14 PM

I am considering going ahead with my th350 install and have the crossmember, trans and torque converter. If I go with a column from one of the aftermarket places so I could have tilt wheel, would it be impossible (or even stupid to ask) if I could use my original wheel?

I guess the same question would apply to if I used a tilt column from a 71-81 van.

198plus · 12-22-2009, 05:31 PM

Send me a Pm with you phone number......About the column

wild one · 12-23-2009, 01:54 AM

Your factory wheel will work on the van column, don't know about the aftermarket column though.

ol Curt · 12-23-2009, 10:08 AM

Do the years I have listed 71-81 sound right on the correct year to fit our trucks? There is a guy with a 70 one he wants to sell, but I suspect it might not work.
Does anyone have an interchange manual that might tell?

vin63 · 12-23-2009, 12:14 PM

Regarding the aftermarket columns, I have an Ididit Retrofit Series column and it is splined correctly to accept my original steering wheel.

62gmc910 · 12-23-2009, 12:42 PM

IF i recall pretty much any gm truck column is the same spline 60-87ish and as far as I know the van columns fit fairly well

**Captainfab** · 12-24-2009, 01:19 AM

I would think that one from a '67-'72 would be a better fit than one from '73 and up. Either one is doable, but the earlier ones are closer in shape and size of the '60-'66 columns.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ol Curt

Do the years I have listed 71-81 sound right on the correct year to fit our trucks? There is a guy with a 70 one he wants to sell, but I suspect it might not work.
Does anyone have an interchange manual that might tell?

wild one · 12-24-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ol Curt

Do the years I have listed 71-81 sound right on the correct year to fit our trucks? There is a guy with a 70 one he wants to sell, but I suspect it might not work.
Does anyone have an interchange manual that might tell?

Check this posting out, it should answer some of your questions. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post3521046

12-22-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Steering Column? I am considering going ahead with my th350 install and have the crossmember, trans and torque converter. If I go with a column from one of the aftermarket places so I could have tilt wheel, would it be impossible (or even stupid to ask) if I could use my original wheel? I guess the same question would apply to if I used a tilt column from a 71-81 van. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

12-22-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Steering Column? Send me a Pm with you phone number......About the column __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

12-23-2009, 01:54 AM	#3
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: Steering Column? Your factory wheel will work on the van column, don't know about the aftermarket column though. __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

12-23-2009, 10:08 AM	#4
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Steering Column? Do the years I have listed 71-81 sound right on the correct year to fit our trucks? There is a guy with a 70 one he wants to sell, but I suspect it might not work. Does anyone have an interchange manual that might tell? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

12-23-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Steering Column? Regarding the aftermarket columns, I have an Ididit Retrofit Series column and it is splined correctly to accept my original steering wheel. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

12-23-2009, 12:42 PM	#6
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: Steering Column? IF i recall pretty much any gm truck column is the same spline 60-87ish and as far as I know the van columns fit fairly well __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck)



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