Steering Column Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rahatawa · 02-23-2011, 03:23 PM

Now that the truck is running (albeit with some hiccups) and has a bed and a tag. Its time to work on the "extras"One of these is taillights. That is todays afternoon plan. The second is my steering column. The first problem is slack in the wheel. I assume I need a new box or to rebuild mine. Check. Easy enough.

The question I have for you guys is about the in-cab portion of the beast. I have search for with no luck a diagram for the exploded view of a column for my '64. My turn signal stalk just spins back and forth the column rather than moving up and down to indicate. The portion of the column isn't attached to the rest I am guessing. I need to pull the whole column apart and fix this I am guessing. I would love to get signals/brakelights/headlights all working.

If you have advice on (1)how to pull the wheel (2) what is going wrong with the signal stalk housing (3) have general advice for life and column rebuilds for someone who has never taken a steering wheel off please, please share.
Drew

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 03:50 PM

is your column an auto or a stick?

rahatawa · 02-23-2011, 04:03 PM

Whoops... Original column shift manual. So stick.
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**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 04:22 PM

you need an assembly manual, it will have one in there but it really doesnt show much. I dont have a stick shift, but I know someone here will chime in.

markeb01 · 02-23-2011, 04:26 PM

Perhaps this link will help:

http://www.64moneypit.pages.qpg.com/...cks/id108.html

These links may also help:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...column+diagram

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...column+diagram

daverod · 02-23-2011, 04:37 PM

Thanks Mark I've been looking for somthing like that.

markeb01 · 02-23-2011, 04:48 PM

This link may also prove helpful. It's for a newer series of column, but the non-tilt version probably shares some common engineering with the 64 and may indicate details to look for:

http://www.yearone.com/yodnn/tech/Te...9/Default.aspx

rahatawa · 02-24-2011, 09:58 AM

Guys thanks for all the links! those will be perfect. I will try and keep my camera handy and start a thread on my tear down and lighting party. I would love to get all my lights working. Which would be 7 if i am counting right. headlights, indicators lights in the hood, dome, and my new taillights. The idea of needing brake lights helped me realize that i might as well do them all. Checked the wiring yesterday. It is all still in place and will get out the volt meter and the wallet (bulbs, 16ga wire, Crimp connections and shrink wrap).

I feel like I am at the fun part of the build and am excited! Parked the car in the front yard so everyone passing can be jealous! Getting married on the 5th so money is tight. Getting a Mrs. and 7 and 9 year old. The 9 year old asked if he could wax the truck this weekend....

Questions. The stock front end. Does anyone have part numbers for the bulbs? Also i have two extra grills that i don't need but may get parts off of.

02-23-2011, 03:23 PM	#1
rahatawa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 86	Steering Column Help Now that the truck is running (albeit with some hiccups) and has a bed and a tag. Its time to work on the "extras"One of these is taillights. That is todays afternoon plan. The second is my steering column. The first problem is slack in the wheel. I assume I need a new box or to rebuild mine. Check. Easy enough. The question I have for you guys is about the in-cab portion of the beast. I have search for with no luck a diagram for the exploded view of a column for my '64. My turn signal stalk just spins back and forth the column rather than moving up and down to indicate. The portion of the column isn't attached to the rest I am guessing. I need to pull the whole column apart and fix this I am guessing. I would love to get signals/brakelights/headlights all working. If you have advice on (1)how to pull the wheel (2) what is going wrong with the signal stalk housing (3) have general advice for life and column rebuilds for someone who has never taken a steering wheel off please, please share. Drew

02-23-2011, 03:50 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Steering Column Help is your column an auto or a stick? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-23-2011, 04:03 PM	#3
rahatawa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 86	Re: Steering Column Help Whoops... Original column shift manual. So stick. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by rahatawa; 02-23-2011 at 04:04 PM.

02-23-2011, 04:22 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Steering Column Help you need an assembly manual, it will have one in there but it really doesnt show much. I dont have a stick shift, but I know someone here will chime in. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-23-2011, 04:26 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Steering Column Help Perhaps this link will help: http://www.64moneypit.pages.qpg.com/...cks/id108.html These links may also help: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...column+diagram http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...column+diagram Last edited by markeb01; 02-23-2011 at 04:34 PM.

02-23-2011, 04:37 PM	#6
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Steering Column Help Thanks Mark I've been looking for somthing like that. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

02-23-2011, 04:48 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Steering Column Help This link may also prove helpful. It's for a newer series of column, but the non-tilt version probably shares some common engineering with the 64 and may indicate details to look for: http://www.yearone.com/yodnn/tech/Te...9/Default.aspx

02-24-2011, 09:58 AM	#8
rahatawa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 86	Re: Steering Column Help Guys thanks for all the links! those will be perfect. I will try and keep my camera handy and start a thread on my tear down and lighting party. I would love to get all my lights working. Which would be 7 if i am counting right. headlights, indicators lights in the hood, dome, and my new taillights. The idea of needing brake lights helped me realize that i might as well do them all. Checked the wiring yesterday. It is all still in place and will get out the volt meter and the wallet (bulbs, 16ga wire, Crimp connections and shrink wrap). I feel like I am at the fun part of the build and am excited! Parked the car in the front yard so everyone passing can be jealous! Getting married on the 5th so money is tight. Getting a Mrs. and 7 and 9 year old. The 9 year old asked if he could wax the truck this weekend.... Questions. The stock front end. Does anyone have part numbers for the bulbs? Also i have two extra grills that i don't need but may get parts off of.



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