swapping steering column on 63 GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

littlee_domn8r · 01-05-2004, 01:08 AM

Has anyone ever swapped in a later steering column into their truck? I would like to do this since I cannot get the GMC turn signal switch. Any idea what would be the easiest to swap? I've checked into the ididit columns, but they just are not in my budget. Any help would be appreciated.

Iron-Butt · 01-05-2004, 06:41 PM

I used a 67 or 68 auto tilt column from a motorhome in mine. it works great. I have another one for $150.00 plus the ride.

cochran63 · 01-11-2004, 10:17 PM

i used a 72 tilt column in my 63, but it took a while to figure out the wiring. The columns in the early to late 70's vans are nearly identical to the 72 truck columns but they can be bought for a song

littlee_domn8r · 01-13-2004, 09:17 PM

Thanks for your info guys! I'll keep your column in mind ironbutt, but I was hoping to find something closer to home. How much modification did you have to do to fit that.

Cochran, I have an automatic, is that what you have? Did you have to do any modification?

Thanks again for your help!

cochran63 · 01-17-2004, 12:00 AM

mine is an automatic also, it bolted right in. the only modification i had to do was wire my 63 plug in place of the 72 plug on the harness

littlee_domn8r · 01-20-2004, 07:58 PM

I checked with a couple of local parts dealers who now claim they can get me the GMC specific switch without the bearing for $140!! If they actually can get the right switch, I'll post it on the board in case anyone else is in need of one. Keeping my fingers crossed!

cochran63 · 01-20-2004, 10:55 PM

that sounds pretty steep. but probably cheaper than an accident or a ticket.

littlee_domn8r · 01-23-2004, 12:38 AM

To heck with the local parts guys. Brothers carries the switch for $69.95 with the bearing! Mine should be here Tuesday. I can't believe I've anguished over what to do for the last year because I could not get the GMC switch. Just when I had talked myself into the column swap, the switch is available again. I still won't believe it until I can see it with my own eyes though. If anyone needs a factory switch for a 64 to 66 chevy or a 65 to 66 GMC, I have a brand new one for sale. I paid $75 for it 2 years ago. Thanks for all the help and info, even if it ended up a waste of all our time.

01-05-2004, 01:08 AM	#1
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	swapping steering column on 63 GMC Has anyone ever swapped in a later steering column into their truck? I would like to do this since I cannot get the GMC turn signal switch. Any idea what would be the easiest to swap? I've checked into the ididit columns, but they just are not in my budget. Any help would be appreciated. __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8

01-05-2004, 06:41 PM	#2
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	I used a 67 or 68 auto tilt column from a motorhome in mine. it works great. I have another one for $150.00 plus the ride. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

01-11-2004, 10:17 PM	#3
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	i used a 72 tilt column in my 63, but it took a while to figure out the wiring. The columns in the early to late 70's vans are nearly identical to the 72 truck columns but they can be bought for a song __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

01-13-2004, 09:17 PM	#4
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	Thanks for your info guys! I'll keep your column in mind ironbutt, but I was hoping to find something closer to home. How much modification did you have to do to fit that. Cochran, I have an automatic, is that what you have? Did you have to do any modification? Thanks again for your help! __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8

01-17-2004, 12:00 AM	#5
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	mine is an automatic also, it bolted right in. the only modification i had to do was wire my 63 plug in place of the 72 plug on the harness __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

01-20-2004, 07:58 PM	#6
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	Turn signal switch for GMC I checked with a couple of local parts dealers who now claim they can get me the GMC specific switch without the bearing for $140!! If they actually can get the right switch, I'll post it on the board in case anyone else is in need of one. Keeping my fingers crossed! __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8

01-20-2004, 10:55 PM	#7
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	that sounds pretty steep. but probably cheaper than an accident or a ticket. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

01-23-2004, 12:38 AM	#8
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	To heck with the local parts guys. Brothers carries the switch for $69.95 with the bearing! Mine should be here Tuesday. I can't believe I've anguished over what to do for the last year because I could not get the GMC switch. Just when I had talked myself into the column swap, the switch is available again. I still won't believe it until I can see it with my own eyes though. If anyone needs a factory switch for a 64 to 66 chevy or a 65 to 66 GMC, I have a brand new one for sale. I paid $75 for it 2 years ago. Thanks for all the help and info, even if it ended up a waste of all our time. __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8



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