'67 steering wheel/column questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lugnut · 06-12-2003, 08:54 AM

Has anyone bought one of those aftermarket tilt columns before? I am looking at an ad in Golden State PU parts for a steel column for 259$. Are they any good, will they bolt right up to my '67, and will my steering wheel from my '67 fit on the shaft? The ad says that it will take '69 or newer GM steering wheels, what's the difference between my '67 and a '69 wheel, besides the looks, is the shaft spline count different. One more question. I am sanding down my original '67 steering wheel and am going to fill in the cracks and repaint it...what are those old steering wheels made out of? How much of that black dust can I inhale before I choke to death?

**CPNE** · 06-12-2003, 09:01 AM

The 67/68 wheel is identical to the 69-up wheel in terms of "bolt-on" compatibility. Those guys at GSPP probably indicated 69-up because they do not know a whole lot about the vehicles they sell products for. I suggest before buying from GSPP you contact a board member that goes by the name PICKMUP. Click on Members button and you can e-mail him. He carrys a similar product and actually builds these pickups. He can probably answer all your questions.

Sanding your wheel will be no more harmfull than any other part. Wear a respirator when in doubt.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-12-2003, 10:54 AM

The reason they say 69 and up isn't because of the steering wheel. The steering wheel will go on with out any problems. The difference in the 67-68 steering columns are a single piece column all the way down to the rag joint on your steering gear. The 69-72 columns have an intermediate shaft that slips over a short spline shaft at the base of the column housing. The intermediate shaft then bolts to your steering gear. If you get an intermediate shaft the column will work fine for you. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**CPNE** · 06-12-2003, 11:02 AM

I had thought of that too Wes but dismissed it because of the specific reference to "wheel". Glad you clarified that. Why would they not be more specific with the details? Guess it gets back to the fact they don't know Jack about what they sell. As you can tell I'm no fan of GSPP.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-12-2003, 11:07 AM

It is easier to sell something for the exact aplication than it is to explain what it will fit with the right parts. LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**CPNE** · 06-12-2003, 11:21 AM

Yet another reason to deal with people like you Wes!

06-12-2003, 08:54 AM	#1
lugnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 116	'67 steering wheel/column questions Has anyone bought one of those aftermarket tilt columns before? I am looking at an ad in Golden State PU parts for a steel column for 259$. Are they any good, will they bolt right up to my '67, and will my steering wheel from my '67 fit on the shaft? The ad says that it will take '69 or newer GM steering wheels, what's the difference between my '67 and a '69 wheel, besides the looks, is the shaft spline count different. One more question. I am sanding down my original '67 steering wheel and am going to fill in the cracks and repaint it...what are those old steering wheels made out of? How much of that black dust can I inhale before I choke to death? __________________ 1967 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 1972 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 2005 1500 4x4 Suburban 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4 (wife's)

06-12-2003, 09:01 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	The 67/68 wheel is identical to the 69-up wheel in terms of "bolt-on" compatibility. Those guys at GSPP probably indicated 69-up because they do not know a whole lot about the vehicles they sell products for. I suggest before buying from GSPP you contact a board member that goes by the name PICKMUP. Click on Members button and you can e-mail him. He carrys a similar product and actually builds these pickups. He can probably answer all your questions. Sanding your wheel will be no more harmfull than any other part. Wear a respirator when in doubt. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-12-2003, 10:54 AM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The reason they say 69 and up isn't because of the steering wheel. The steering wheel will go on with out any problems. The difference in the 67-68 steering columns are a single piece column all the way down to the rag joint on your steering gear. The 69-72 columns have an intermediate shaft that slips over a short spline shaft at the base of the column housing. The intermediate shaft then bolts to your steering gear. If you get an intermediate shaft the column will work fine for you. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-12-2003, 11:02 AM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I had thought of that too Wes but dismissed it because of the specific reference to "wheel". Glad you clarified that. Why would they not be more specific with the details? Guess it gets back to the fact they don't know Jack about what they sell. As you can tell I'm no fan of GSPP. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-12-2003, 11:07 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	It is easier to sell something for the exact aplication than it is to explain what it will fit with the right parts. LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-12-2003, 11:21 AM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Yet another reason to deal with people like you Wes! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all



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