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yellowGT · 01-13-2010, 10:12 PM

Not an issue really but more like a question. Is there any way to shorten the steering columns in 67-72. Some of us guys are big or tall and need belly room or arm room so thats why I ask. Cannot stand driving with my elbow bent so much. Shime in if you know of a way.

my67chevytruck · 01-13-2010, 10:15 PM

there is a FAQ re: this. you can drill out the two spots on the collapsible shaft, then with the column loose push is towards the firewall a couple of inches..... the only downfall is that in a wreck it's already partially collapsed..... good luck....

JesseH13 · 01-13-2010, 10:19 PM

yeah its not that hard just drill out the 2 on each flat side steering shaft white nylon pins you can see to circles on it and drill out the two nylon pins till theirs no more white then turn it around a do the same then move the neutral safety switch up 2 inchs. and cut in the rectangular hole agian. youull notice it and the steering shaft should move in just put on a vise on on ground get hammer so itll collaspe.
Jesse

JesseH13 · 01-15-2010, 01:17 AM

heres a pic non tilt...
but still all works.

tomtuna1978 · 01-15-2010, 02:21 AM

i wonder if you could get the cadilac adjustable steering column and adapt it ? it might take some modifications, but it would be adjustable in and out and up and down. good luck with your quest !

01-13-2010, 10:12 PM	#1
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Steering column issue Not an issue really but more like a question. Is there any way to shorten the steering columns in 67-72. Some of us guys are big or tall and need belly room or arm room so thats why I ask. Cannot stand driving with my elbow bent so much. Shime in if you know of a way. __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

01-13-2010, 10:15 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Steering column issue there is a FAQ re: this. you can drill out the two spots on the collapsible shaft, then with the column loose push is towards the firewall a couple of inches..... the only downfall is that in a wreck it's already partially collapsed..... good luck.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-13-2010, 10:19 PM	#3
JesseH13 AMBITION Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 389	Re: Steering column issue yeah its not that hard just drill out the 2 on each flat side steering shaft white nylon pins you can see to circles on it and drill out the two nylon pins till theirs no more white then turn it around a do the same then move the neutral safety switch up 2 inchs. and cut in the rectangular hole agian. youull notice it and the steering shaft should move in just put on a vise on on ground get hammer so itll collaspe. Jesse __________________ 1979 Nova-daily-R.I.P 1976 c10 "daily"- 1968 c10 -project CROOKED68 (PROJECT)

01-15-2010, 01:17 AM	#4
JesseH13 AMBITION Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 389	Re: Steering column issue heres a pic non tilt... but still all works. __________________ 1979 Nova-daily-R.I.P 1976 c10 "daily"- 1968 c10 -project CROOKED68 (PROJECT)

01-15-2010, 02:21 AM	#5
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: Steering column issue i wonder if you could get the cadilac adjustable steering column and adapt it ? it might take some modifications, but it would be adjustable in and out and up and down. good luck with your quest !



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