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Kinger615 · 07-02-2016, 12:27 AM

Wanting to upgrade my column with a tilt. Is there anyone on here using a shorter column then stock? If so what lengths? kind of a big guy and wanting some extra room. Let me know. Thanks

**The Rocknrod** · 07-02-2016, 07:28 AM

There are about 11 threads listed in the FAQ section on column swaps: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002
Good luck.

Kinger615 · 07-02-2016, 11:08 AM

I have read a lot about doing the van swap but I'm more curious if anyone is running a shorter column. Looks like a lot of columns are 35" I'm wondering if anyone is running anything less and how it looks

luvbowties · 07-02-2016, 11:38 AM

I'm sure that with a little fabbing, you can adapt these tilts forward. And use a steering wheel w/o a deep dish. Pretty much hafta use stock st. wheel rather than after-mkt. which needs an adapter--which also becomes an extender. And any time you alter seats, you are apt to move closer to st. wheel again!

Don't think many would even notice the looks, esp. after tilting upward when you exit cab.

I too like the comfort from leg- and belly-room!
Sam

07-02-2016, 12:27 AM	#1
Kinger615 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Napa,ca Posts: 23	Another steering column question Wanting to upgrade my column with a tilt. Is there anyone on here using a shorter column then stock? If so what lengths? kind of a big guy and wanting some extra room. Let me know. Thanks

07-02-2016, 07:28 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Another steering column question There are about 11 threads listed in the FAQ section on column swaps: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002 Good luck. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-02-2016, 11:08 AM	#3
Kinger615 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Napa,ca Posts: 23	Re: Another steering column question I have read a lot about doing the van swap but I'm more curious if anyone is running a shorter column. Looks like a lot of columns are 35" I'm wondering if anyone is running anything less and how it looks

07-02-2016, 11:38 AM	#4
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: Another steering column question I'm sure that with a little fabbing, you can adapt these tilts forward. And use a steering wheel w/o a deep dish. Pretty much hafta use stock st. wheel rather than after-mkt. which needs an adapter--which also becomes an extender. And any time you alter seats, you are apt to move closer to st. wheel again! Don't think many would even notice the looks, esp. after tilting upward when you exit cab. I too like the comfort from leg- and belly-room! Sam



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