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XXL · 05-03-2003, 10:18 AM

I'm looking for some steering column measurements. Apparently '68-72 are different than '67... I need measurements off the one that has the collapsible shaft connected to the steering box.

The specific dimensions I need are from the base of the steering wheel (the outer collar just below the steering wheel) TO the beginning of the splined end that sticks through the firewall (there is a collar that connects it to the collapsible shaft I mentioned above).

Then I need the dimension for the splined part that sticks out of that end.

So far I've gotten two measurements and they were different enough that I'd like to get a few more from any of you out there with spare columns.

Thanks in advance,

Kenneth

sam's 72 · 05-03-2003, 10:46 AM

Kenneth
Man if I was at the house I could help you out, I got a colunm laying on the floot right now. I am out at work, won't get home till around 8 tonight. I will check it out then and post the measurements for you!
Sam

XXL · 05-03-2003, 10:14 PM

bump

JHickson6 · 05-03-2003, 10:19 PM

this is the column that was in my 67, it's a 3spd. I'll measure it if it's the right type of column.

JHickson6 · 05-03-2003, 10:20 PM

and

JHickson6 · 05-03-2003, 10:33 PM

whatever I went and measured it anyways.

JHickson6 · 05-03-2003, 10:33 PM

middle

JHickson6 · 05-03-2003, 10:34 PM

end

XXL · 05-04-2003, 05:47 AM

Thanks for the measurements. '67 may be different due to the lower section being fixed instead of collapsible. The first measurement of approx 32 1/2" is good, but the second measurement I need is of the short shaft that sticks out of the end of the thick part of the column and attaches to that secondary shaft. On yours, is this a separate piece? See attached pic below.

Thanks again for the effort,

Kenneth

JHickson6 · 05-04-2003, 02:24 PM

I took the bolt off below the spring and i can't seem to find anyway that they separate. It all looks like one piece. Sorry

XXL · 05-04-2003, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JHickson6
I took the bolt off below the spring and i can't seem to find anyway that they separate. It all looks like one piece. Sorry

Hey, thanks for trying!

05-03-2003, 10:18 AM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	steering column dims help! I'm looking for some steering column measurements. Apparently '68-72 are different than '67... I need measurements off the one that has the collapsible shaft connected to the steering box. The specific dimensions I need are from the base of the steering wheel (the outer collar just below the steering wheel) TO the beginning of the splined end that sticks through the firewall (there is a collar that connects it to the collapsible shaft I mentioned above). Then I need the dimension for the splined part that sticks out of that end. So far I've gotten two measurements and they were different enough that I'd like to get a few more from any of you out there with spare columns. Thanks in advance, Kenneth Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-03-2003, 10:46 AM	#2
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	Kenneth Man if I was at the house I could help you out, I got a colunm laying on the floot right now. I am out at work, won't get home till around 8 tonight. I will check it out then and post the measurements for you! Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

05-03-2003, 10:14 PM	#3
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	bump __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-03-2003, 10:19 PM	#4
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	this is the column that was in my 67, it's a 3spd. I'll measure it if it's the right type of column. Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-03-2003, 10:20 PM	#5
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	and Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-03-2003, 10:33 PM	#6
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	whatever I went and measured it anyways. Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-03-2003, 10:33 PM	#7
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	middle Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-03-2003, 10:34 PM	#8
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	end Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-04-2003, 05:47 AM	#9
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Thanks for the measurements. '67 may be different due to the lower section being fixed instead of collapsible. The first measurement of approx 32 1/2" is good, but the second measurement I need is of the short shaft that sticks out of the end of the thick part of the column and attaches to that secondary shaft. On yours, is this a separate piece? See attached pic below. Thanks again for the effort, Kenneth Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-04-2003, 02:24 PM	#10
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	I took the bolt off below the spring and i can't seem to find anyway that they separate. It all looks like one piece. Sorry __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!



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