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Diablo de la Noche · 02-22-2010, 08:36 PM

My steering column is in sad shape. The bones are good, but the column shifter and all associated guts are gone, just leaving a gaping hole in the right side. What I was thinking of doing, is shaving off the hinge points and filling in the hole. This would save me a lot of $$ and I could document it just in case nobody has tried it yet.

So, the question is, has anyone tried this one yet? Or am I treading on dangerous ground? Any pointers?

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2010, 08:55 PM

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I did a writeup on this a couple of years ago but the thread is probably in the archives by now. I would say go ahead and document it if you have time. Mine worked out good.

Any questions let me know.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2010, 09:16 PM

You could also get a shift collar from a four speed truck and just replace yours with it.

LockDoc

Diablo de la Noche · 02-22-2010, 10:06 PM

That looks really good LockDoc! I like the idea of being able to say I did it myself instead of swapping the sleeves. I'm learning to do stuff, and this is good practice. I think I will give it a go, since it has been done and is possible.

jd4300fel · 03-09-2010, 05:02 PM

it was lockdocs post that gave me the inspiration to do mine !

OhioDan · 03-10-2010, 05:28 AM

I did the same thing to mine. (no, I did not document it)I know there are others around here who have done the same thing. I think it turned out pretty good.

Jeffs70 · 03-10-2010, 06:35 AM

I took my column appart and replaced the collar with one I had on a shelf and it worked great, I even took some 3" to 2" Chrome Exhaust Pipe and put around my column shaft all the way into the dash, created an aluminum locker ring at the top under the collar to hold everything in place correctly now my column is all chrome with my shifter on the console. is a very nice setup and cheaper then purchasing any chrome column. looks really well I will have to soon take some pictures if my camera was not broken I would do it today.

Diablo de la Noche · 03-10-2010, 02:27 PM

Chrome tailpipes on your steering column. Now that is getting to the heart of hot rodding. I like the idea. I may have to try that.

clos69 · 03-10-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

I took my column appart and replaced the collar with one I had on a shelf and it worked great, I even took some 3" to 2" Chrome Exhaust Pipe and put around my column shaft all the way into the dash, created an aluminum locker ring at the top under the collar to hold everything in place correctly now my column is all chrome with my shifter on the console. is a very nice setup and cheaper then purchasing any chrome column. looks really well I will have to soon take some pictures if my camera was not broken I would do it today.

Wow this looks interesting...you have any pics you could share with us?

Jeffs70 · 03-16-2010, 02:04 AM

Here is the best picture I have at the moment but Its how my chrome column used with tail pipe, looks great in my book and you can not tell at all its tail pipe when finished. the only things still black on there is the cup behind the steering wheel and where the turn signal indicator lever but both these can be changed out with Chrome ones easily, I have not finished as of yet due to I am now in the process of a full restore jobber.

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02-22-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
Diablo de la Noche Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 142	Steering Column Mod My steering column is in sad shape. The bones are good, but the column shifter and all associated guts are gone, just leaving a gaping hole in the right side. What I was thinking of doing, is shaving off the hinge points and filling in the hole. This would save me a lot of $$ and I could document it just in case nobody has tried it yet. So, the question is, has anyone tried this one yet? Or am I treading on dangerous ground? Any pointers? __________________ www.coolmoodart.com

02-22-2010, 08:55 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,515	Re: Steering Column Mod - I did a writeup on this a couple of years ago but the thread is probably in the archives by now. I would say go ahead and document it if you have time. Mine worked out good. Any questions let me know. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-22-2010, 09:16 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,515	Re: Steering Column Mod You could also get a shift collar from a four speed truck and just replace yours with it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-22-2010, 10:06 PM	#4
Diablo de la Noche Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 142	Re: Steering Column Mod That looks really good LockDoc! I like the idea of being able to say I did it myself instead of swapping the sleeves. I'm learning to do stuff, and this is good practice. I think I will give it a go, since it has been done and is possible. __________________ www.coolmoodart.com

03-09-2010, 05:02 PM	#5
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: Steering Column Mod it was lockdocs post that gave me the inspiration to do mine ! __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

03-10-2010, 05:28 AM	#6
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Steering Column Mod I did the same thing to mine. (no, I did not document it)I know there are others around here who have done the same thing. I think it turned out pretty good. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 03-10-2010 at 05:28 AM.

03-10-2010, 06:35 AM	#7
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Steering Column Mod I took my column appart and replaced the collar with one I had on a shelf and it worked great, I even took some 3" to 2" Chrome Exhaust Pipe and put around my column shaft all the way into the dash, created an aluminum locker ring at the top under the collar to hold everything in place correctly now my column is all chrome with my shifter on the console. is a very nice setup and cheaper then purchasing any chrome column. looks really well I will have to soon take some pictures if my camera was not broken I would do it today.

03-10-2010, 02:27 PM	#8
Diablo de la Noche Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 142	Re: Steering Column Mod Chrome tailpipes on your steering column. Now that is getting to the heart of hot rodding. I like the idea. I may have to try that. __________________ www.coolmoodart.com

03-16-2010, 02:04 AM	#10
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Steering Column Mod Here is the best picture I have at the moment but Its how my chrome column used with tail pipe, looks great in my book and you can not tell at all its tail pipe when finished. the only things still black on there is the cup behind the steering wheel and where the turn signal indicator lever but both these can be changed out with Chrome ones easily, I have not finished as of yet due to I am now in the process of a full restore jobber. Last edited by Jeffs70; 03-16-2010 at 02:05 AM.



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