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**special-K** · 07-07-2006, 07:40 AM

I`m taking the 3spd out of my`72 C/10 and putting an M20 in.I have a floor-shift column from a`67,I think.It`s one piece to the steering box.Can this column work?I`m also changing over to p/s.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-07-2006, 08:24 AM

I did the reverse. I put a 72 "floor shift" column in my 67. It went right in. This was about 8 years ago, but I think when I installed it my steering wheel was rotated 90 degrees and rather than pull the wheel and reinstall it, I pulled the intermediate shaft out and used the one off my '67.

**special-K** · 07-08-2006, 06:18 AM

Thanks,Redneck.I can always try.I guess I could swap the cup,too.I thought I read something about it not working.Maybe it was something to do with tilt columns.I guess as long as I use the complete column,steering box to steering wheel,it`ll work.

da-burb · 07-08-2006, 07:11 PM

There shouldn't be any reason why it wouldn't be a direct fit. But remember that they went to the 2 pc column to save lives. The intermediate shaft is meant to crumple in a crash and keep the steering column out of your chest cavity.

When you change over make sure you have the correct rag joint connector at the PS box. They are a different size for manual/power boxes.

**special-K** · 07-09-2006, 09:53 AM

That`s the thing.This shaft has one piece inside the other and a pin through it.It does go from wheel to box in one piece,though.I can see the safety concern.Maybe I`ll just swap the upper cup.I traded this column for my 3spd column.But,he just needed a shift lever and I just want to eliminate the mount for the lever.I guess I`ll just do that....Thanks

07-07-2006, 07:40 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	67 column in 72? I`m taking the 3spd out of my`72 C/10 and putting an M20 in.I have a floor-shift column from a`67,I think.It`s one piece to the steering box.Can this column work?I`m also changing over to p/s. __________________ "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 ~

07-07-2006, 08:24 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 67 column in 72? I did the reverse. I put a 72 "floor shift" column in my 67. It went right in. This was about 8 years ago, but I think when I installed it my steering wheel was rotated 90 degrees and rather than pull the wheel and reinstall it, I pulled the intermediate shaft out and used the one off my '67. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-08-2006, 06:18 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 column in 72? Thanks,Redneck.I can always try.I guess I could swap the cup,too.I thought I read something about it not working.Maybe it was something to do with tilt columns.I guess as long as I use the complete column,steering box to steering wheel,it`ll work. __________________ "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 ~

07-08-2006, 07:11 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: 67 column in 72? There shouldn't be any reason why it wouldn't be a direct fit. But remember that they went to the 2 pc column to save lives. The intermediate shaft is meant to crumple in a crash and keep the steering column out of your chest cavity. When you change over make sure you have the correct rag joint connector at the PS box. They are a different size for manual/power boxes. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

07-09-2006, 09:53 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 column in 72? That`s the thing.This shaft has one piece inside the other and a pin through it.It does go from wheel to box in one piece,though.I can see the safety concern.Maybe I`ll just swap the upper cup.I traded this column for my 3spd column.But,he just needed a shift lever and I just want to eliminate the mount for the lever.I guess I`ll just do that....Thanks __________________ "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 ~



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