57 cab removal help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kgmunro · 11-11-2010, 09:06 PM

I am almost ready to pull the cab off my 57 gmc but have a few questions. How does the column disconnect from the steering box? I also want to pull the motor and trans...are there just 2 bolts on the mounts on the sides of the trans or am I missing any...thanks for any help you can give me....

drivea55 · 11-11-2010, 10:59 PM

+2 on how to disconnect the column...

please, anybody... do tell and thanks!

magicoolbus · 11-11-2010, 11:04 PM

If the steering column on a GMC is anything like a chevy of same era, the column and the gearbox are integral and must come out together.

kgmunro · 11-11-2010, 11:49 PM

So I can't use that column with a camaro subframe then?? How about a column from a mid 70's chevy van??

OrrieG · 11-12-2010, 01:15 AM

Steering column comes out by removing the steering wheel, bracket under the dash, cover at the floor, column shift handle (if 3 on tree), pull the pitman arm, unbolt the steering box from the frame and pull it out of the frame, pull the box and column out thru the firewall from the firewall side.

You can use the stock column by cutting it loose from the box and adding a bearing at the bottom (available online from vendors). The bottom of the shaft needs modified too I think. There have been a couple of threads on here with pictures, a search should find them.

kgmunro · 11-12-2010, 06:55 AM

Right on!! Thanks OrrieG

Spackle100 · 11-12-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

You can use the stock column by cutting it loose from the box and adding a bearing at the bottom (available online from vendors). The bottom of the shaft needs modified too I think. There have been a couple of threads on here with pictures, a search should find them.

Hey Orrie, I remember seeing that bearing for sale somewhere but can't remember where. Do you know who sells it?
Thanks!

OrrieG · 11-12-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spackle100

Hey Orrie, I remember seeing that bearing for sale somewhere but can't remember where. Do you know who sells it?
Thanks!

No, I have not used it but it should show up with a google search or someone here will chime in.

Red Foreman · 11-13-2010, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spackle100

Hey Orrie, I remember seeing that bearing for sale somewhere but can't remember where. Do you know who sells it?
Thanks!

Try this link, new at this hopefully works?

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-Steering-Coloum-Conversion-Lower-Bearing/productinfo/76-987/[/URL]

Russell Ashley · 11-13-2010, 08:54 AM

I got mine from Tucker's. They called it a Column Saver kit when I bought it.

11-11-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	57 cab removal help I am almost ready to pull the cab off my 57 gmc but have a few questions. How does the column disconnect from the steering box? I also want to pull the motor and trans...are there just 2 bolts on the mounts on the sides of the trans or am I missing any...thanks for any help you can give me....

11-11-2010, 10:59 PM	#2
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: 57 cab removal help +2 on how to disconnect the column... please, anybody... do tell and thanks! __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

11-11-2010, 11:04 PM	#3
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: 57 cab removal help If the steering column on a GMC is anything like a chevy of same era, the column and the gearbox are integral and must come out together. __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

11-11-2010, 11:49 PM	#4
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: 57 cab removal help So I can't use that column with a camaro subframe then?? How about a column from a mid 70's chevy van??

11-12-2010, 01:15 AM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 57 cab removal help Steering column comes out by removing the steering wheel, bracket under the dash, cover at the floor, column shift handle (if 3 on tree), pull the pitman arm, unbolt the steering box from the frame and pull it out of the frame, pull the box and column out thru the firewall from the firewall side. You can use the stock column by cutting it loose from the box and adding a bearing at the bottom (available online from vendors). The bottom of the shaft needs modified too I think. There have been a couple of threads on here with pictures, a search should find them. __________________ 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; 11-12-2010 at 01:16 AM.

11-12-2010, 06:55 AM	#6
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: 57 cab removal help Right on!! Thanks OrrieG

11-13-2010, 08:54 AM	#10
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,644	Re: 57 cab removal help I got mine from Tucker's. They called it a Column Saver kit when I bought it.



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