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Re: Steering column choice for 57
i think our columns are the same height just not the same angle
maybe these will help
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Re: Steering column choice for 57
Nothing set in stone yet. I did move it down 1 1/4" and that made a big difference. I have the clearance I needed now. Just want to figure out the length column I need. Thanks for the help and pictures. Steve
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Re: Steering column choice for 57
why not use the column you have?
it is genuine gm and very stout it looks very similar to mine ididit would be nice but also $800+
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Re: Steering column choice for 57
I want to have the key in the dash. It does look like your column. The shift lever is on the opposite side of a typical one. Steve
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Re: Steering column choice for 57
I used a swap meet GM tilt column. Not sure what it came out of but I suspect it’s from a late ‘60’s - early ‘70’s luxury model due to lack of an ignition switch and the turn signal switch had provisions for cornering lights.
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Re: Steering column choice for 57
Probably going with a 32" ididit universal column in chrome or paintable steel. It's expensive but what I want. This might be my last build so going a little overboard. Steve
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Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada
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Re: Steering column choice for 57
Hey 57 if your not going chrome and gonna use steel painted just use gm column and money you save can put towards other goodies. i got this gm caddie column for $60.It has column shift so no need to buy expensive floor shifter so money saved. i didnt want key in dash anymore as you can see where it previously will scratch paint.
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Re: Steering column choice for 57
Hey 57 if your not going chrome and gonna use steel painted just use gm column and money you save can put towards other goodies. i got this gm caddie column for $60.It has column shift so no need to buy expensive floor shifter so money saved. i didnt want key in dash anymore as you can see where it previously will scratch paint.
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