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ol_skool_chevy · 04-02-2014, 07:58 AM

Any aftermarket steering columns, Speedway or Flaming River Ididit I bought a new big window cab and completely going thru it....what have you used?....how long is it?..photos??

Robert Haas · 04-02-2014, 10:27 AM

The polished aluminum Ididit was a simple bolt in. I ordered the unit without the gear indicator and went with the billet LCD in dash unit. Name: reflection 3 7-10-2008 6-12-08 PM.jpg
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The tilt feature is handy.

doobiebro · 04-02-2014, 12:42 PM

I have installed two columns (1 on Ebay hot rod GM universal 32") and another from CPP..both under $199.00 shipped and very happy with it. I also bought the rag joint, OD universal joint and collapsable steering shaft as a kit from CPP.... here are sum pics..

jb9281 · 04-02-2014, 04:40 PM

HI doobiebro!! I am install a CPP column. How did you clamp/bolt it in? Any pictures?

doobiebro · 04-02-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jb9281

HI doobiebro!! I am install a CPP column. How did you clamp/bolt it in? Any pictures?

(slight fab work) all I did was install a piece of 5/8 heater hose smashed between the lower part of the dash and steering column (for tighter fit) and used the original park brake lever mounting assy... drill 2 holes on steering column tube and install 2 short threaded inserts (but not necessary) to bolt to park brake lever mounting assy...you will use the original lower mounting ring clamp on the fire wall and replace the foam between the cover and firewall.. I dont believe your truck will have the lower mounting ring clamp but here is a stock pick of the park brake mounting assy with the 2 holes. PM me if you need any help..

gimmy 64 · 04-02-2014, 08:29 PM

I bought one from pol--performance online for about $200 and it was an ididit column. bought the adapter for the wiring and it was americanautowire. bought the shaft and joint from cpp and I think the whole thing was about 200-250. been a couple of years.when I installed it I put the column as far forward as I could. gained maybe a couple of inches

Garagisti · 04-03-2014, 01:06 AM

This is next on my list. I need to do this.

racecougar · 04-03-2014, 11:07 AM

Something to watch out for: http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosh...ng_Columns.pdf

Originally posted in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581452

**PGSigns** · 04-03-2014, 12:24 PM

That was some good reading.
Jimmy

TJ's Chevy · 04-03-2014, 02:26 PM

Good info here guys! Giving me ideas!

04-02-2014, 07:58 AM	#1
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	aftermarket steering columns Any aftermarket steering columns, Speedway or Flaming River Ididit I bought a new big window cab and completely going thru it....what have you used?....how long is it?..photos?? __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

04-02-2014, 10:27 AM	#2
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: aftermarket steering columns The polished aluminum Ididit was a simple bolt in. I ordered the unit without the gear indicator and went with the billet LCD in dash unit. The tilt feature is handy.

04-02-2014, 12:42 PM	#3
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: aftermarket steering columns I have installed two columns (1 on Ebay hot rod GM universal 32") and another from CPP..both under $199.00 shipped and very happy with it. I also bought the rag joint, OD universal joint and collapsable steering shaft as a kit from CPP.... here are sum pics.. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

04-02-2014, 04:40 PM	#4
jb9281 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: fremont. nc Posts: 272	Re: aftermarket steering columns HI doobiebro!! I am install a CPP column. How did you clamp/bolt it in? Any pictures? Attached Images

04-02-2014, 08:29 PM	#6
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: aftermarket steering columns I bought one from pol--performance online for about $200 and it was an ididit column. bought the adapter for the wiring and it was americanautowire. bought the shaft and joint from cpp and I think the whole thing was about 200-250. been a couple of years.when I installed it I put the column as far forward as I could. gained maybe a couple of inches

04-03-2014, 01:06 AM	#7
Garagisti Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 19	Re: aftermarket steering columns This is next on my list. I need to do this. __________________ 1965 Chevrolet C10 2016 Mercedes S550 1992 Mercedes 300TE

04-03-2014, 11:07 AM	#8
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: aftermarket steering columns Something to watch out for: http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosh...ng_Columns.pdf Originally posted in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581452 __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

04-03-2014, 12:24 PM	#9
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: aftermarket steering columns That was some good reading. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-03-2014, 02:26 PM	#10
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: aftermarket steering columns Good info here guys! Giving me ideas! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw



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