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**Mathew21** · 05-16-2015, 12:45 PM

Probably a stupid question but how do I remove the intermediate shaft from the firewall?

Thank you

vince1 · 05-16-2015, 01:09 PM

What intermediate shaft? If you are talking the one piece from steering wheel to rag joint I think the whole column needs to come out. Its been awhile but some bolts on forward face of firewall and a couple holding the column up from inside?

**Mathew21** · 05-16-2015, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince1

What intermediate shaft? If you are talking the one piece from steering wheel to rag joint I think the whole column needs to come out. Its been awhile but some bolts on forward face of firewall and a couple holding the column up from inside?

I was hoping it was removable from the fire wall to the box. From your answer it sounds like it don't.

vince1 · 05-16-2015, 07:12 PM

If it has been modified to a collapsible shaft maybe it can be separated.

**Mathew21** · 05-16-2015, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince1

If it has been modified to a collapsible shaft maybe it can be separated.

No it has been made into a collapsible shaft yet. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to make it into a collapsible shaft.

Thanks

**joedoh** · 05-16-2015, 09:02 PM

is there a squeeze clamp or clamp with a through bolt at the bottom of the column? if so it probably comes apart. if not, its likely a one piece shaft all the way to the steering wheel. I have seen guys cut the solid 1" bar and grind flats into it, making it a 1" double d, and use a double d adapter to a new collapsible shaft.

edit: or do it this way, just posted and is great stuff

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...49&postcount=5

**Mathew21** · 05-16-2015, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

is there a squeeze clamp or clamp with a through bolt at the bottom of the column? if so it probably comes apart. if not, its likely a one piece shaft all the way to the steering wheel. I have seen guys cut the solid 1" bar and grind flats into it, making it a 1" double d, and use a double d adapter to a new collapsible shaft.

edit: or do it this way, just posted and is great stuff

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...49&postcount=5

Thanks for the reply. I just ordered a coupler.

05-16-2015, 12:45 PM	#1
Mathew21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Steering intermediate shaft removal Probably a stupid question but how do I remove the intermediate shaft from the firewall? Thank you __________________ It only has original paint once

05-16-2015, 01:09 PM	#2
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Steering intermediate shaft removal What intermediate shaft? If you are talking the one piece from steering wheel to rag joint I think the whole column needs to come out. Its been awhile but some bolts on forward face of firewall and a couple holding the column up from inside?

05-16-2015, 07:12 PM	#4
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Steering intermediate shaft removal If it has been modified to a collapsible shaft maybe it can be separated.

05-16-2015, 09:02 PM	#6
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,762	Re: Steering intermediate shaft removal is there a squeeze clamp or clamp with a through bolt at the bottom of the column? if so it probably comes apart. if not, its likely a one piece shaft all the way to the steering wheel. I have seen guys cut the solid 1" bar and grind flats into it, making it a 1" double d, and use a double d adapter to a new collapsible shaft. edit: or do it this way, just posted and is great stuff http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...49&postcount=5 __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393 Last edited by joedoh; 05-16-2015 at 09:30 PM.



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