steering colume question

[kglowacky]

Update on moving column forward. Today I decided to try to move the column forward. I accomplished moving it approx. 3.5 inches forward. Here's the details. First it is a column shift tilt out of a 89 Suburban. I put this in 78 C-10. All the brackets on the column remained original. The column is bolted on the top to two studs that are part of the brake pedal assm bracket. I took the brake assm bracket off and drill two holes 3.5 inches inward on the bracket Then I welded studs in these holes. Now the bracket needed modified on one side to add the stud but it was just cutting and welding a plated on so the stud could had a solid place to rest. The only thing so far that I haven't solved is the park rev neutral drive electronic switch at the end of the column had to be removed, so the column would slide through the firewall. Not sure what this switch is for but I am thinking it shows you what gear you are in on the dash. It may also only let you start the truck in park. I figure I can wire around it for starting purposes and the 78 c-10 has a manual gear indicator in it. Now you will have to shorten the shaft between the column and Steering box and that was explained in this thread earlier. Any questions please feel free to ask.