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Dan72cst · 03-23-2005, 03:22 PM

Can someone explain or post a link on How to convert a Van column to a truck column please?

I paged through the FAQ's section and found the one on "Neutral Safety on Van Column" but I need to know how to do everything else. Thanks!

neonlarry · 03-23-2005, 04:10 PM

What else? Just get adaptor plug and compress intermediate a couple of inchs. It should fit right in.

Bob Moore · 03-23-2005, 05:36 PM

Most people bend the shift linkage arm to allow the the rubber collar, lower gasket, and metal mounting collar to go on from the bottom. Then bend the linkage arm back for proper shifting.

72MARIO · 03-23-2005, 07:13 PM

Just bend the shift arm to slide the van gaskets off and slide your truck parts on. You can remove the wire from the flat plug and put them in you half moon plug. I just did mine it's pretty easy. Should take 2 hours or so.

**pjmoreland** · 03-23-2005, 07:48 PM

Also the back-up light connector is a different shape. You can use the connector housing from a van. The connector pins from your truck should pop right in without any cutting or soldering.

Dan72cst · 03-25-2005, 10:07 AM

What does it take or what do you mean by "Compress intermediate shaft" ?????

Solver · 03-25-2005, 10:14 AM

You need to compress shaft so part 1 will slide easily in and out of part 2 .then reinstall column with this shaft on end. then push or pull on steering wheel to position as desired. Then tighten everything back up. If you have further questions please let me know as I have done 7 of these now.

shifty · 03-25-2005, 11:16 AM

Do you hafta drill out or pop out any rivets or fasteners to get it to telescope like that?

Solver · 03-25-2005, 05:36 PM

Some you can just wack with a sledge gently and they will start to move then lube them well. others I have drilled out the 2 plastic pins(actually 4-- I drill from both sides) Makes it easier to collapse and get it to start telescope without them.

Tim240Z · 03-25-2005, 11:03 PM

Lots of info in the archives using "tilt column" as the search key.
Here is a good one:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=tilt+column

purple gas · 03-26-2005, 12:02 PM

Form my shaft, I didn't drill it, I just whacked it on the floor. I held the " inner" shaft and banged straight down hitting the "rag joint" part on the floor. Once it started to collapse I gradually shortened it till it fit just right.

03-23-2005, 03:22 PM	#1
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	Tilt Column Can someone explain or post a link on How to convert a Van column to a truck column please? I paged through the FAQ's section and found the one on "Neutral Safety on Van Column" but I need to know how to do everything else. Thanks! __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

03-23-2005, 04:10 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	What else? Just get adaptor plug and compress intermediate a couple of inchs. It should fit right in. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-23-2005, 05:36 PM	#3
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Most people bend the shift linkage arm to allow the the rubber collar, lower gasket, and metal mounting collar to go on from the bottom. Then bend the linkage arm back for proper shifting. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-23-2005, 07:13 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Just bend the shift arm to slide the van gaskets off and slide your truck parts on. You can remove the wire from the flat plug and put them in you half moon plug. I just did mine it's pretty easy. Should take 2 hours or so. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-25-2005, 10:07 AM	#6
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	What does it take or what do you mean by "Compress intermediate shaft" ????? __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

03-23-2005, 07:48 PM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,791	Also the back-up light connector is a different shape. You can use the connector housing from a van. The connector pins from your truck should pop right in without any cutting or soldering.

03-25-2005, 10:14 AM	#7
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	You need to compress shaft so part 1 will slide easily in and out of part 2 .then reinstall column with this shaft on end. then push or pull on steering wheel to position as desired. Then tighten everything back up. If you have further questions please let me know as I have done 7 of these now. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-25-2005, 11:16 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Do you hafta drill out or pop out any rivets or fasteners to get it to telescope like that? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-25-2005, 05:36 PM	#9
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Some you can just wack with a sledge gently and they will start to move then lube them well. others I have drilled out the 2 plastic pins(actually 4-- I drill from both sides) Makes it easier to collapse and get it to start telescope without them. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-25-2005, 11:03 PM	#10
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Lots of info in the archives using "tilt column" as the search key. Here is a good one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=tilt+column __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

03-26-2005, 12:02 PM	#11
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Form my shaft, I didn't drill it, I just whacked it on the floor. I held the " inner" shaft and banged straight down hitting the "rag joint" part on the floor. Once it started to collapse I gradually shortened it till it fit just right. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.



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