What do I do with the steering column now? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ts71281 · 04-02-2004, 12:25 PM

Ok guys, my M-20 is almost done being built and I'm going to be putting it in not this weekend but the next. after i take the 3spd linkages out and the handle off the column, what do I put in place of the 3spd collar that goes around the steering column? I don't want a collar that spins around or has an unsightly hole in it from where the level stuck into the side of it. Is there a special solid one that came with trucks that had a 4speed from the factory? If anyone has the part I need PM me with a price and maybe I can get it painted in time for next weekend. Thanks in advance guys!

Joe

**too much stuff** · 04-02-2004, 12:50 PM

I think i have a column for ya, but will have to check later today. And i will be in coon rapids on friday the 9th. Will let you know what i find.

junkyardjohn · 04-02-2004, 01:26 PM

YOU NEED A STEERING COLLAR OFF A 4 SPEED COLLUMN. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET ONE FOR AROUND $10

JOHN

ts71281 · 04-02-2004, 04:01 PM

Are the collars that hard to replace?? I've taken my column apart as far as the steering wheel and that's it. That only takes a couple of minutes. How much further beyond that to remove the old collar and install the new one?

Joe

**CPNE** · 04-02-2004, 04:05 PM

Been a while but I do know you need to pull turn signal switch, flasher, and associated wiring before the collar will slide off. Theres probably a bearing in there too.

Carefull with the hazard switch and wiring.

ts71281 · 04-02-2004, 04:18 PM

For now until I feel like tearing all that apart, can I just knock that dowel pin out where the 3spd lever goes into the column and remove the handle? Then take care of the collar later? Otherwise I'm sure that thing'll be in the way.

Joe

Longhorn Man · 04-02-2004, 04:20 PM

Yeah, you can do that, the collar won't mess with anything and you'll even forget that the nub is there.

junkyardjohn · 04-02-2004, 04:21 PM

IT'S NOT TUFF AT ALL.... & PRETTY WELL SELF EXPLANITARY.

JOHN

ts71281 · 04-02-2004, 05:50 PM

John, if you'd like to sell me a straight stick steering column collar for $10 + shipping to zip code 55369, consider it sold. Do you have any? I'm not a body man by any means so a dent/rust/gouge free one is preferable

. I just want to be able to prime and paint it. Let me know John, thanks!

Joe

junkyardjohn · 04-02-2004, 06:31 PM

JOE .... I DON'T HAVE ONE RIGHT NOW, BUT I WILL GET YOU ONE WITHIN THE NEXT 7 TO 10 DAYS. I'VE GOT A COMPLETE 4 SPEED COLLUMN & I HATE TO PULL THE COLLAR OFF OF IT , BUT IF I DON'T FIND YOU ONE I WILL. WHERE IS 55369??? JOHN

**too much stuff** · 04-02-2004, 08:02 PM

This is the only one i have right now. Let me know if you are interested. As i said earlier, i will be in coon rapids on fri. I consider this a parts column because it has been sitting in the weather.

ts71281 · 04-02-2004, 08:16 PM

PM'ed you too much stuff.

Joe

**too much stuff** · 04-02-2004, 10:14 PM

Didn't recieve pm...

04-02-2004, 12:25 PM	#1
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	What do I do with the steering column now? Ok guys, my M-20 is almost done being built and I'm going to be putting it in not this weekend but the next. after i take the 3spd linkages out and the handle off the column, what do I put in place of the 3spd collar that goes around the steering column? I don't want a collar that spins around or has an unsightly hole in it from where the level stuck into the side of it. Is there a special solid one that came with trucks that had a 4speed from the factory? If anyone has the part I need PM me with a price and maybe I can get it painted in time for next weekend. Thanks in advance guys! Joe

04-02-2004, 12:50 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	I think i have a column for ya, but will have to check later today. And i will be in coon rapids on friday the 9th. Will let you know what i find. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-02-2004, 01:26 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	YOU NEED A STEERING COLLAR OFF A 4 SPEED COLLUMN. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET ONE FOR AROUND $10 JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-02-2004, 04:05 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Been a while but I do know you need to pull turn signal switch, flasher, and associated wiring before the collar will slide off. Theres probably a bearing in there too. Carefull with the hazard switch and wiring. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-02-2004, 04:21 PM	#8
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	IT'S NOT TUFF AT ALL.... & PRETTY WELL SELF EXPLANITARY. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-02-2004, 04:01 PM	#4
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	Are the collars that hard to replace?? I've taken my column apart as far as the steering wheel and that's it. That only takes a couple of minutes. How much further beyond that to remove the old collar and install the new one? Joe

04-02-2004, 04:18 PM	#6
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	For now until I feel like tearing all that apart, can I just knock that dowel pin out where the 3spd lever goes into the column and remove the handle? Then take care of the collar later? Otherwise I'm sure that thing'll be in the way. Joe

04-02-2004, 04:20 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, you can do that, the collar won't mess with anything and you'll even forget that the nub is there.

04-02-2004, 05:50 PM	#9
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	John, if you'd like to sell me a straight stick steering column collar for $10 + shipping to zip code 55369, consider it sold. Do you have any? I'm not a body man by any means so a dent/rust/gouge free one is preferable . I just want to be able to prime and paint it. Let me know John, thanks! Joe

04-02-2004, 06:31 PM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	JOE .... I DON'T HAVE ONE RIGHT NOW, BUT I WILL GET YOU ONE WITHIN THE NEXT 7 TO 10 DAYS. I'VE GOT A COMPLETE 4 SPEED COLLUMN & I HATE TO PULL THE COLLAR OFF OF IT , BUT IF I DON'T FIND YOU ONE I WILL. WHERE IS 55369??? JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-02-2004, 08:02 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	This is the only one i have right now. Let me know if you are interested. As i said earlier, i will be in coon rapids on fri. I consider this a parts column because it has been sitting in the weather. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-02-2004, 08:16 PM	#12
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	4 spd steering column PM'ed you too much stuff. Joe

04-02-2004, 10:14 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Didn't recieve pm... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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