steering column

[mpjp1964]

I would like to know if there is a steering column from a donor vehicle that will fit a '64 C-10. I plan on adding new wiring, and am looking for a tilt column without the column shift, that will work with new wiring. Or, do I need to go with an Ididit or Flaming River column. Trying to save a buck or two where I can.
As always, thanks for the help.

Mike

 

[62 short step]

I heard of guys using a column from a 70s or early 80s van. Look on ebay just saw one a few days ago for a 64 or 65, might still be on there.

 

[dvalentine]

Hit the swap meets and look for a 70's GM van column. No ignition switch on the column.

DVal

 

[mpjp1964]

I appreciate the tips, guys.

Thanks, Mike

 

[sleepysal]

will a 68-72 truck a/t column work on a 3 speed m/t floor shift ?

 

[drabo]

It will work for your automatic tranny but not a manual. You will still need the linkage. Locar makes a cable linkage for a colum shift automatic tranny. If you are thinking about installing a 700r4 at a later date you will only have OD-2. Of course R, N, and Park will still work and the N safety switch will need an adjustment.

 

[sleepysal]

It will work for your automatic tranny but not a manual. You will still need the linkage. Locar makes a cable linkage for a colum shift automatic tranny. If you are thinking about installing a 700r4 at a later date you will only have OD-2. Of course R, N, and Park will still work and the N safety switch will need an adjustment.

I have a 3 speed m/t with a floor shift.... It wont work ?

 

[dvalentine]

I have a 3 speed m/t with a floor shift.... It wont work ?

In a word ? NO.

 

[sleepysal]

In a word ? NO.

Ok thanks . So will need a van column a/t or m/t ? I plan on keeping the floor mount shifter.

 

[dvalentine]

Ok thanks . So will need a van column a/t or m/t ? I plan on keeping the floor mount shifter.

If you are planning on keeping the manual trans and floor shifter any tilt column, manual or automatic, will work. The 70's van columns do not have the ignition switch on the column so they "look" kinda factory.

At one time I saw a supplier that carried a column adapter that replaced the shift collar with a blank collar. I've lost that link or catalog. Anyone else seen anything like that ?

Val

 

[sleepysal]

Val , man I dont want to beat a dead horse, but then the 68-72 A/t truck coloumn will work it is a non tilt. The reason is I found aguy parting his 71 and will sell me the power gear box/pitman arm and steering wheel togther only. I figuered if the colum would work would get it. Thanks again

 

[dvalentine]

The column will be a bolt in. See if the guy will sell the power steering pump and brackets too. Pick up a REZ engineering adapter to bolt the the power steering gear box to the frame rail, and you will get power steering too !!

Val

 

[bman]

53 chev steering column swap

The column will be a bolt in. See if the guy will sell the power steering pump and brackets too. Pick up a REZ engineering adapter to bolt the the power steering gear box to the frame rail, and you will get power steering too !!

Val

After I registered I discovered that this site is for trucks. Is it permissable to ask questions about classic cars, particularly a 53 Chev 210?
I saw a nice article on the internet from one of your members concerning a 53Chev column swap using an S-10 Column. Wish I could ask him a question.
If not I understand.

Thanks

 

[ccharr]

After I registered I discovered that this site is for trucks. Is it permissable to ask questions about classic cars, particularly a 53 Chev 210?
I saw a nice article on the internet from one of your members concerning a 53Chev column swap using an S-10 Column. Wish I could ask him a question.
If not I understand.

Thanks

Ask away, some of the members on these have cars also. By the way, welcome aboard, enjoy the ride while here.