1956 GMC Steering column help

[56 Woody]

Thanks for all your help previously. I am at the point of buying a tilt column and would like to know what length it should be? I am putting a keyed tilt with automatic in it. I was going to put a 30 inch one in but wondered what about the linkage for the auto trans and how it will fit. I also need the linkage , any good advice please.

BW

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by 56 Woody

Thanks for all your help previously. I am at the point of buying a tilt column and would like to know what length it should be? I am putting a keyed tilt with automatic in it. I was going to put a 30 inch one in but wondered what about the linkage for the auto trans and how it will fit. I also need the linkage , any good advice please.

BW

it depends on your manifolds, trans type and any other issues in the path but typically 32" is the standard column for 47-59

[56 Woody]

I have headers and an automatic trans. It will have power steering and air conditioning. It has a TCI mustang front end under it with springs over shocks and the power rack system. I think that is all around that area.
So if I go with a 32 inch one I should be OK?

Thanks

[OrrieG]

32 seems to be standard, but will depend on the steering wheel you use (flat or dish). Use a piece of 2" pvc and mock it up.

[ChuckDriver]

I put a cut down Chevy van column in mine, no key.

[56 Woody]

Thanks very much for the pictures ,it helps allot! So what I am looking at is a 28 inch column and it shifts a 700r4 trans correct?

[ChuckDriver]

Worked perfect for me with the truck dash, it is a little tight now with the Impala dash.