Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WinDancer · 04-02-2007, 09:24 PM

The tank is already out- still too crowded for my comfort.
Anyone ever shorten up the steering column for a little more room?
Thanks,

whatnow123 · 04-02-2007, 09:26 PM

U betcha you can. Click below, makes a huge difference.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

Longhorn Man · 04-02-2007, 10:37 PM

and removing the tank makes no difference at all with a stock seat, or any other seat that is the same height.

kyull67 · 04-03-2007, 01:00 AM

I agree, just shorten the steering column. Makes a huge difference and takes only about and hour.

bad_turbo · 04-03-2007, 01:07 AM

I'm not a very big guy but my '71 C20 was a little close in the steering wheel to stomach clearance. I enjoy driving my '67 burb alot better. So much more room in there.

TheSasquach · 04-03-2007, 05:08 AM

Im 6'7", 320lbs, and built like a tv wrestler. yea i need more room. lol David

*hotrods* · 04-03-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyull67

I agree, just shorten the steering column. Makes a huge difference and takes only about and hour.

I looked at the link for "how to shorted the steering column" and couldn't find anything??? So how do you shorten it??

northerngmc · 04-03-2007, 09:54 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143

Page 2, post 41 has pretty specific instructions.

Can this be done with a 3 speed manual column shift or will the linkage be affected?

**special-K** · 04-03-2007, 10:33 PM

How does moving the column/wheel forward give you more leg room?

northerngmc · 04-03-2007, 10:37 PM

Yes, because you can mount the seat higher!

04-02-2007, 09:24 PM	#1
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? The tank is already out- still too crowded for my comfort. Anyone ever shorten up the steering column for a little more room? Thanks, __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

04-02-2007, 09:26 PM	#2
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? U betcha you can. Click below, makes a huge difference. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

04-02-2007, 10:37 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? and removing the tank makes no difference at all with a stock seat, or any other seat that is the same height.

04-03-2007, 01:00 AM	#4
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? I agree, just shorten the steering column. Makes a huge difference and takes only about and hour. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

04-03-2007, 01:07 AM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? I'm not a very big guy but my '71 C20 was a little close in the steering wheel to stomach clearance. I enjoy driving my '67 burb alot better. So much more room in there. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

04-03-2007, 05:08 AM	#6
TheSasquach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesboro Ga Posts: 41	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? Im 6'7", 320lbs, and built like a tv wrestler. yea i need more room. lol David

04-03-2007, 09:54 PM	#8
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143 Page 2, post 41 has pretty specific instructions. Can this be done with a 3 speed manual column shift or will the linkage be affected? __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

04-03-2007, 10:33 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? How does moving the column/wheel forward give you more leg room? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-03-2007, 10:37 PM	#10
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Anyone else need more legroom? Can you shorten the steering column? Yes, because you can mount the seat higher! __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!



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