1964 steering column swap

[gabe2000]

is it possible to replace a steering column from 1987 truck into a 1964 gmc truck??? Please help. I have gas tank, steering and other question.

[Clyde65]

yes it is. Are you just going for a tilt addition or are you going from 3spd to auto?

[gabe2000]

i am going to auto and tilt column. I will post pics laters but I am new to this. I am been working on my truck for 6mos. I removed the cab myself, swapped the front end to disc brakes. i completed all of the welding, body and most bondo work. I am having a hard time with bondo on the corners and cruves fenders.

[gabe2000]

I am a newbie here. Haven't posted my truck pics but will soon. trying to keep this post alive. thanks

[Clyde65]

very nice!, ya got some pix of what you started with? Keep us posted!

[Greshampiglet]

I put a tilt column out of a 78 chevy blazer with a factory floor shift I'm a back yard mech' and it took me about 3hr not busting my butt all the wiring is the same color code was really easy and eveything works "YEAH"

[gabe2000]

maybe on sunday i'll post

[gabe2000]

Like i said i am new to this. the exprience i have is brake jobs

[gabe2000]

I am open to any suggestions!!! Iam using parts from te 1988 suburban: suspension, steeriing if possible.

[gabe2000]

like i said iam having trouble with the bondo. 7months of work and iam getting stressed. bondo, steer column, gas tanks, the rear axle is the suburban.

[Captainfab]

Looks to me like you're doing good with the bondo work. If I may ask, where did you buy the patch panel above the windshield? I know there are a couple members here that need that piece. The only ones I've seen are listed for the '60-'63's.

[DPowers]

I agree= looks good

[bulldoze76]

Looks pretty good so far.

[nbrfd007]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Looks to me like you're doing good with the bondo work. If I may ask, where did you buy the patch panel above the windshield? I know there are a couple members here that need that piece. The only ones I've seen are listed for the '60-'63's.

I think Top Bannana has them,
Tim

[gabe2000]

the top piece from the top roof is from MCL 60-63, i motifty the piece to fit. Bending the ends to make it longer and , welding and bondo. I need to know if steering column (auto) from the suburban fit. I need to order your power steering plates.

[QBA]

uhhmmmm.the jack stand and bottle jack combo looks a little iffy

[Captainfab]

The '87 Suburban column will work with a little bit of work. It has been done by many so it is doable. You'll need to get the wiring diagram for the column, and your truck, so you know which wires to hook up and where on your truck.

Thanks for the info on that upper patch panel. I wasn't sure how they would fit up on a '64-'66 cab.

[Bugeyev8]

on the body work...take your time get it close and then spray a high build epoxy...then get some guide coat and see what happens when you hit it with a block, get yourself good blocks and quality paper , hit it with as long as a block as will fit in that area, on the doors I use I believe an 18 inch, spray the guide coat and see where the paint still remains after sanding, thats a low spot..so fill it and block again, if you hit shiny metal...thats a high ..take a picking hammer(one with a semi pointed head) and lightly tap it down...again re block and see what happens...all it takes is time

[gabe2000]

thanks. bondo takes alot of time!!!!!!!!....patience

[gabe2000]

I converted my GMC 64 to automatica trany. What crossmember should I use??? Any old cars or truck??? let me know. I am putting engine/trany back into the truck and installing inner fenders/doors. I am going to start block sand as soon weather gets better. The engine chevy250/350thm auto.

[DPowers]

Some guys use a crossmember from a later model C10. I modified one from a late 70"s camaro.

There is also a cool idea here:
http://www.persh.org/pickup/700R4.htm

[gabe2000]

thx.