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tim_mc · 10-28-2023, 08:19 AM

I first tried a CPP tilt column, but didn't like it. I wound up getting a rebuilt GM tilt column from Les (70shortfleet). Les does good work and it was worth the money. Ah, memories of modifying my '67 frame rail with a few well-placed swings of a 20lb sledge to fit the p/s steering box...good times.

For my steering gear box I went with a reman Lares 1075 with the later 3-1/4 turn ratio, but it seems a little sloppy. Swapping out the OEM 17" steering wheel to a 15" comfort grip really helped at higher speeds on the interstate. In the future I plan to upgrade to a Borgeson 800132 gear and maybe their rag joint eliminator (033152).
https://www.borgeson.com/Borgeson-St...7-1-Ratio.html

10-28-2023, 08:19 AM	#13
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 527	Re: 67 SWB Steering question I first tried a CPP tilt column, but didn't like it. I wound up getting a rebuilt GM tilt column from Les (70shortfleet). Les does good work and it was worth the money. Ah, memories of modifying my '67 frame rail with a few well-placed swings of a 20lb sledge to fit the p/s steering box...good times. For my steering gear box I went with a reman Lares 1075 with the later 3-1/4 turn ratio, but it seems a little sloppy. Swapping out the OEM 17" steering wheel to a 15" comfort grip really helped at higher speeds on the interstate. In the future I plan to upgrade to a Borgeson 800132 gear and maybe their rag joint eliminator (033152). https://www.borgeson.com/Borgeson-St...7-1-Ratio.html __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column. Last edited by tim_mc; 10-28-2023 at 08:33 AM.



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