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Huck · 05-01-2008, 12:07 AM

Need a 3 speed manual steering column for a 85 1/2 ton truck. HELP!!

Mr79C10 · 05-01-2008, 12:18 AM

How soon do you need one?
Im converting mine to tilt here soon.

kevinr1970 · 05-01-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Need a 3 speed manual steering column for a 85 1/2 ton truck. HELP!!

Not a tilt. just a standard column?
I have that in my '87 and it is going to be surplus, but as said before, it might be a while.
If your not in a hurry I could set you up.

Huck · 05-01-2008, 04:13 PM

My best buddy has a repair shop with a customers truck out of business do to a steering column lock issue. What's wierd is that it is a 3 speed manual trans column in 85! Somehow I thougt GM gave up on column 3speeds earlier then that!!
So guys, I guess the first one available will get our $$. When I actually saw the truck with the problem---I couldn't believe why the guy just didn't convert to a floor shift as it is a total POC!! To each his own i guess!! Huck

**jerry moss** · 05-01-2008, 04:39 PM

Huck,
you can try Bill at Vintage Chevy Truck out here in california. (510)651-5874. he usually has them.

Huck · 05-02-2008, 04:37 AM

Thanks Jerry, I'll give them a shout and see what they have. Huck

Huck · 05-08-2008, 03:24 AM

still looking

**jamie72** · 05-08-2008, 03:54 AM

might widen your search as i think he could use one from an earlier truck maybe back to 73.

kevinr1970 · 05-08-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

might widen your search as i think he could use one from an earlier truck maybe back to 73.

While it might physically fit, starting in either '84 or '85 they moved the wiper control from the dash to the column. So unless a person wanted to go through all the effort of converting their wiper controls, or just doing without, it would be best to stick with an '85+ piece.
Just an FYI.

**jamie72** · 05-08-2008, 11:43 PM

thanks for the correction..now huck and i both know.

Huck · 05-31-2008, 03:59 PM

Still looking for that 3 speed manual column for an 85 truck~~~~anyone got one they can spare??

Huck · 06-05-2008, 05:35 PM

Still lookin---that california yard didn't have any ~~. I checked the local salvage yards and pull a part--no luck so far!

**Palf70Step** · 06-05-2008, 05:58 PM

All the ones I know are still in use, and they won't let me yank them for you.

Blue_71 · 06-05-2008, 09:29 PM

i didnt know they still used 3 speeds in 85

i sent a 74 to the junkyard last fall that had a 3 speed column in it

Huck · 06-19-2008, 08:20 PM

ttt

gafiredog · 06-24-2008, 11:04 AM

hey Huck, im looking for one too, 73-83, the wiper switch was moved in 84 to the collumn, so mine is still in the dash, if i locate one here i will let you know. thanks, Art

Prong · 06-24-2008, 03:33 PM

Another place to try is http://www.steeringcolumnsgalore.com
Thye may have what you need or can rebuild yours.

Prong · 06-24-2008, 03:35 PM

Sorry, bad link. Try this one:

http://www.columnsgalore.com

Born Lucky · 04-24-2015, 09:56 PM

still looking? I have one from a 73. 3 speed on column

05-01-2008, 12:07 AM	#1
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Wtb- speed manual steering column Need a 3 speed manual steering column for a 85 1/2 ton truck. HELP!!

05-01-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
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05-01-2008, 04:13 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Wtb----help My best buddy has a repair shop with a customers truck out of business do to a steering column lock issue. What's wierd is that it is a 3 speed manual trans column in 85! Somehow I thougt GM gave up on column 3speeds earlier then that!! So guys, I guess the first one available will get our $$. When I actually saw the truck with the problem---I couldn't believe why the guy just didn't convert to a floor shift as it is a total POC!! To each his own i guess!! Huck

05-01-2008, 04:39 PM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,944	Re: Wtb----help Huck, you can try Bill at Vintage Chevy Truck out here in california. (510)651-5874. he usually has them. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

05-02-2008, 04:37 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Wtb----help Thanks Jerry, I'll give them a shout and see what they have. Huck

05-08-2008, 03:24 AM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Wtb----help still looking

05-08-2008, 03:54 AM	#8
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Wtb----help might widen your search as i think he could use one from an earlier truck maybe back to 73. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

05-08-2008, 11:43 PM	#10
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Wtb----help thanks for the correction..now huck and i both know. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

05-31-2008, 03:59 PM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Wtb----help Still looking for that 3 speed manual column for an 85 truck~~~~anyone got one they can spare??

06-05-2008, 05:35 PM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Wtb----help Still lookin---that california yard didn't have any ~~. I checked the local salvage yards and pull a part--no luck so far!

06-05-2008, 05:58 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Wtb----help All the ones I know are still in use, and they won't let me yank them for you. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-19-2008, 08:20 PM	#15
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Wtb----help ttt

06-24-2008, 11:04 AM	#16
gafiredog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 196	Re: Wtb----help hey Huck, im looking for one too, 73-83, the wiper switch was moved in 84 to the collumn, so mine is still in the dash, if i locate one here i will let you know. thanks, Art

06-24-2008, 03:33 PM	#17
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: Wtb----help Another place to try is http://www.steeringcolumnsgalore.com Thye may have what you need or can rebuild yours.

06-24-2008, 03:35 PM	#18
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: Wtb----help Sorry, bad link. Try this one: http://www.columnsgalore.com



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