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jamon8 · 04-21-2016, 06:35 PM

I am putting power steering and brakes in my 65 and the column is in bad shape I have attached a you tube video of the amount of slop in the column.

can I rebuild this steering column or do I have to source a new one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMic...ature=youtu.be

**Palf70Step** · 04-21-2016, 08:55 PM

Personally I would change it out to one from 67-72 that has the intermediate shaft instead of the single piece column. I did it to mine and was glad to know I have the 2 piece collapsible column.

Mikeextrafast · 04-21-2016, 09:23 PM

Is the any way to identify what year a column is, mine was missing the piece for the gear selector, I ordered one for my year model but it didn't fit

**Captainfab** · 04-21-2016, 11:51 PM

There is definitely something seriously messed up there but there is no reason it can not be rebuilt. It just depends on how much time and money you want to spend on it. And unless you buy a new or rebuilt column, there is no guarantee that it is going to be much better.

There is something about your column shaft that doesn't look like it is original forward of the outer column in the engine compartment. I think someone previously did something that is not right.

duallyjams · 04-22-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

There is definitely something seriously messed up there but there is no reason it can not be rebuilt. It just depends on how much time and money you want to spend on it. And unless you buy a new or rebuilt column, there is no guarantee that it is going to be much better.

There is something about your column shaft that doesn't look like it is original forward of the outer column in the engine compartment. I think someone previously did something that is not right.

definitely

kev classic sells rebuilt 67-72 tilt column to fit 60-66 trucks the wiring is plug n play or you can get a column for ididit, buying a used column will 50/50 on if it is better or not.

jamon8 · 04-22-2016, 10:12 AM

I agree cap fab that something is not right, it seems as though the shaft is too long for the column.

it is the collapsible shaft type so I think it is out of a 69-72 truck but I dont know why there is soo much slack it in.

also can I have more info on kev classics, I tried to look them up but no luck

slowGN · 05-08-2016, 09:48 PM

Hello,
Does Kevs classics have a web page? I did a search and came up with everything but his. Thanks

65 C20 · 05-09-2016, 11:58 AM

I know that when I did the P/S on my truck that we had to shorten the shaft by approx. 1 3/4"
Not sure if this has been done yet on this one.

04-21-2016, 06:35 PM	#1
jamon8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern Il Posts: 335	steering column issues- need help I am putting power steering and brakes in my 65 and the column is in bad shape I have attached a you tube video of the amount of slop in the column. can I rebuild this steering column or do I have to source a new one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMic...ature=youtu.be

04-21-2016, 08:55 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: steering column issues- need help Personally I would change it out to one from 67-72 that has the intermediate shaft instead of the single piece column. I did it to mine and was glad to know I have the 2 piece collapsible column. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-21-2016, 09:23 PM	#3
Mikeextrafast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Draper NC Posts: 22	Re: steering column issues- need help Is the any way to identify what year a column is, mine was missing the piece for the gear selector, I ordered one for my year model but it didn't fit

04-21-2016, 11:51 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: steering column issues- need help There is definitely something seriously messed up there but there is no reason it can not be rebuilt. It just depends on how much time and money you want to spend on it. And unless you buy a new or rebuilt column, there is no guarantee that it is going to be much better. There is something about your column shaft that doesn't look like it is original forward of the outer column in the engine compartment. I think someone previously did something that is not right. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-22-2016, 10:12 AM	#6
jamon8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern Il Posts: 335	Re: steering column issues- need help I agree cap fab that something is not right, it seems as though the shaft is too long for the column. it is the collapsible shaft type so I think it is out of a 69-72 truck but I dont know why there is soo much slack it in. also can I have more info on kev classics, I tried to look them up but no luck

05-08-2016, 09:48 PM	#7
slowGN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: richmond, va Posts: 47	Re: steering column issues- need help Hello, Does Kevs classics have a web page? I did a search and came up with everything but his. Thanks

05-09-2016, 11:58 AM	#8
65 C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Comox BC Posts: 337	Re: steering column issues- need help I know that when I did the P/S on my truck that we had to shorten the shaft by approx. 1 3/4" Not sure if this has been done yet on this one.



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