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68anniversary · 09-09-2010, 11:21 PM

I bought an auto column for my 68. I was told the column came out of another 68 truck. It seems to be missing a few parts at the bottom which doesn't look like the one in my truck now which is a 4speed column. Mine is all one piece to the rag joint. This one seems to have a joint at the end then another shaft to the gear box? I'm guessing the parts I am missing are my lower bearing and whatever holds it in since the shaft slides all the way out. How do I know which year column I have and and the reason I ask is I have seen the lower bearing parts in a kit but the book said for a 69-72 which leaves me out. Anyone here have theirs apart before that can help with what it will take to put it back together?

ChevLoRay · 09-09-2010, 11:29 PM

Is this what you're talking about? There is another part that fits onto the stub and attaches to the rag joint at the steering box.

68anniversary · 09-09-2010, 11:40 PM

Here is what I'm working with. I have no idea what year it is out of.

ChevLoRay · 09-09-2010, 11:43 PM

The pic I posted is from a '71-2 GMC Tilt. But, it attaches just like the non-tilt column I pulled out of my '69. I don't know what year column you have, but I don't think it is a '67-72.

dwcsr · 09-10-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 68anniversary

Here is what I'm working with. I have no idea what year it is out of.

It looks just like my 72 non tilt Auto column

ls1nova71 · 09-10-2010, 10:36 AM

The column in your picture is a 69-72, you're missing the lower bearing, the spring and the big washer. There is also an intermediate shaft between the column and the gear box. 67 and 68 columns are all one piece.

68anniversary · 09-10-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

The column in your picture is a 69-72, you're missing the lower bearing, the spring and the big washer. There is also an intermediate shaft between the column and the gear box. 67 and 68 columns are all one piece.

I was wondering what holds the washer in? And can I use the lower shaft off a 3peed manual column? I have a 72 parts truck

ls1nova71 · 09-10-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 68anniversary

I was wondering what holds the washer in? And can I use the lower shaft off a 3peed manual column? I have a 72 parts truck

If I recall correctly, the spring between the intermediate shaft and the washer holds the bearing in. I've always used tilt columns which don't need the spring and washer.

Yes, the lower shaft off the 3 speed column will work.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-11-2010, 05:35 AM

Here is a pic of the washer and spring. The column is a four speed non-tilt but the auto column has the same setup.

Jim

68anniversary · 09-11-2010, 11:30 PM

Thanks JimKshortstep4x4, that pic says it all. I don't have the washer but I think my 3spd column in the 72 parts truck has one I can rob. Thanks everyone for the info.

67chevy1series · 09-11-2010, 11:37 PM

is your truck a 50 th annv.

68anniversary · 09-11-2010, 11:45 PM

Yes it is a 50th Anniversary. The truck was originally a C20 307/4spd. I am converting it over to all 1/2 ton and 350/auto.The kid I bought it from for 400 bucks had no Idea what an Anniversary truck was.

09-09-2010, 11:21 PM	#1
68anniversary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peculiar, Missouri Posts: 125	Column ID and missing parts I bought an auto column for my 68. I was told the column came out of another 68 truck. It seems to be missing a few parts at the bottom which doesn't look like the one in my truck now which is a 4speed column. Mine is all one piece to the rag joint. This one seems to have a joint at the end then another shaft to the gear box? I'm guessing the parts I am missing are my lower bearing and whatever holds it in since the shaft slides all the way out. How do I know which year column I have and and the reason I ask is I have seen the lower bearing parts in a kit but the book said for a 69-72 which leaves me out. Anyone here have theirs apart before that can help with what it will take to put it back together?

09-09-2010, 11:29 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Column ID and missing parts Is this what you're talking about? There is another part that fits onto the stub and attaches to the rag joint at the steering box. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 09-09-2010 at 11:30 PM.

09-09-2010, 11:40 PM	#3
68anniversary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peculiar, Missouri Posts: 125	Re: Column ID and missing parts Here is what I'm working with. I have no idea what year it is out of. Attached Images

09-09-2010, 11:43 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Column ID and missing parts The pic I posted is from a '71-2 GMC Tilt. But, it attaches just like the non-tilt column I pulled out of my '69. I don't know what year column you have, but I don't think it is a '67-72. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-10-2010, 10:36 AM	#6
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Column ID and missing parts The column in your picture is a 69-72, you're missing the lower bearing, the spring and the big washer. There is also an intermediate shaft between the column and the gear box. 67 and 68 columns are all one piece.

09-11-2010, 05:35 AM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Column ID and missing parts Here is a pic of the washer and spring. The column is a four speed non-tilt but the auto column has the same setup. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-11-2010, 11:30 PM	#10
68anniversary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peculiar, Missouri Posts: 125	Re: Column ID and missing parts Thanks JimKshortstep4x4, that pic says it all. I don't have the washer but I think my 3spd column in the 72 parts truck has one I can rob. Thanks everyone for the info.

09-11-2010, 11:37 PM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Column ID and missing parts is your truck a 50 th annv.

09-11-2010, 11:45 PM	#12
68anniversary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peculiar, Missouri Posts: 125	Re: Column ID and missing parts Yes it is a 50th Anniversary. The truck was originally a C20 307/4spd. I am converting it over to all 1/2 ton and 350/auto.The kid I bought it from for 400 bucks had no Idea what an Anniversary truck was.



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