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Brad Hall · 07-25-2013, 10:18 AM

I am doing a s10 swap on a 1951 chevy pickup and I honestly had to hack up the stock steering column into 3 pieces to get it out (ran into several problems and needed it out quick when I was moving cab over) I do not want to put the s10 column in it because to me it just doesn't look correct. I have a steering column out of a 1970 chevy pickup and was wondering if anyone has used one of them in their swap before. If so pics or details would be greatly appreciated before I start trying to make this work.

HUSSEY · 10-07-2013, 05:14 PM

I'm just researching myself but I've been told the 67-72 Chevy truck columns are a great choice, they have a clean look and I've been told thats what aftermarket column makers base thier columns on. Also a van colun from 67-78 (I believe) are identical other than a longer output shaft.

This is the route I'd like to go but these columns seem to be scarce. I'm actually goint to look at a non-tilt floor shift tonight for $25. Anything else I've found is as high as new.

**mr48chev** · 10-07-2013, 05:33 PM

This is the column out of a 70 4 speed truck that we had that I totaled. The only issue is that the shaft doesn't disconnect from it's extension just below the end of the column like later ones do.

I haven't taken the time to figure out how to fit the later shaft and lower bushing to this column yet though.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-07-2013, 09:08 PM

http://speedwaymotors.com/Nostalgia-...lumn,9145.html
Comes in 8 different lengths

HUSSEY · 10-08-2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

This is the column out of a 70 4 speed truck that we had that I totaled. The only issue is that the shaft doesn't disconnect from it's extension just below the end of the column like later ones do.

I haven't taken the time to figure out how to fit the later shaft and lower bushing to this column yet though.

I havn't physically seen one of these in person. Can you elaborate on "The only issue is that the shaft doesn't disconnect from it's extension just below the end of the column like later ones do." Couldn't you just get the appropriate spline u-joint to connect to the columnt output shaft?

07-25-2013, 10:18 AM	#1
Brad Hall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sturkie Posts: 21	what steering columns work the best s10 swap I am doing a s10 swap on a 1951 chevy pickup and I honestly had to hack up the stock steering column into 3 pieces to get it out (ran into several problems and needed it out quick when I was moving cab over) I do not want to put the s10 column in it because to me it just doesn't look correct. I have a steering column out of a 1970 chevy pickup and was wondering if anyone has used one of them in their swap before. If so pics or details would be greatly appreciated before I start trying to make this work.

10-07-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
HUSSEY Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 572	Re: what steering columns work the best s10 swap I'm just researching myself but I've been told the 67-72 Chevy truck columns are a great choice, they have a clean look and I've been told thats what aftermarket column makers base thier columns on. Also a van colun from 67-78 (I believe) are identical other than a longer output shaft. This is the route I'd like to go but these columns seem to be scarce. I'm actually goint to look at a non-tilt floor shift tonight for $25. Anything else I've found is as high as new.

10-07-2013, 05:33 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,575	Re: what steering columns work the best s10 swap This is the column out of a 70 4 speed truck that we had that I totaled. The only issue is that the shaft doesn't disconnect from it's extension just below the end of the column like later ones do. I haven't taken the time to figure out how to fit the later shaft and lower bushing to this column yet though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-07-2013, 09:08 PM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: what steering columns work the best s10 swap http://speedwaymotors.com/Nostalgia-...lumn,9145.html Comes in 8 different lengths __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi



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