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wbmoore 04-15-2020 11:54 PM
Steering column questions
 
Hey folks. Will a 67-72 tilt column bolt into a 1982 Crew Cab ? Are they the same length ? The goal is to eliminate the key on the column. Is there an easier way to do this. Ideally the column would be a floor-shift, tilt column. Thanks. Brad Moore.

Warrens69GMC 04-15-2020 11:58 PM
Re: Steering column questions
 
I would think you would need a van column of 1974 up with a dash mounted key...

v30crewcab 04-18-2020 01:37 PM
Re: Steering column questions
 
82 and older van columns are the same as a 67-72 basically. they won't bolt into your truck either I don't think. my 76 van one wont for sure.

Pontiac1976 04-21-2020 06:37 AM
Re: Steering column questions
 
You maybe able to change the 82 Van upper section of the columns. On to your column but you will need with the same option. It's been a long time now since I see the van 81-82 columns if the set up sizes in upper tilt the same it may work. But I think the Vans columns come with the shift indicator on the columns it can remove re-work that area
it would look like it was factory. Then you could go with key on the dash or push button start. This may help try your conversion
https://bowtieguy.proboards.com/thre...r-repair-renew

Pontiac1976 04-24-2020 08:42 AM
Re: Steering column questions
 
This is the Shift lever Housing (pic of this part is A/T, you would need a >( M/T ) one.)
This way you get rid of the hump for the shift lever.

Ziegelsteinfaust 04-24-2020 09:38 AM
Re: Steering column questions
 
What about just modifying the column you have now?

Pull it apart, and remove the key/locking section. Otherwise you may lock up at a very annoying time.

Cut the key bump out of the column, and epoxy a piece of sheet metal behind it. Then fill the divet in with fiberglass bonds or JB weld. Sand, and paint.

Move key to dash, and enjoy.

LT7A 04-24-2020 10:41 AM
Re: Steering column questions
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust (Post 8724181)
What about just modifying the column you have now?

Pull it apart, and remove the key/locking section. Otherwise you may lock up at a very annoying time.

Cut the key bump out of the column, and epoxy a piece of sheet metal behind it. Then fill the divet in with fiberglass bonds or JB weld. Sand, and paint.

Move key to dash, and enjoy.

...and enjoy.

Hahaha!

wbmoore 04-25-2020 11:41 AM
Re: Steering column questions
 
Absolutely right ! That is the new plan. Rebuild the inside, modify the outside. Thanks to everyone for the input.


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