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Old 09-26-2020, 04:33 AM   #14
dennislbrooks
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Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd

I used a 32" column if anyone wants to know. For a smaller shallower steering wheel than the stock one, I might get a 33". That measures from the bottom end of the double D to the top of the upper most housing cup.

Some of this is dependent on the power steering gear placement which also depends on the proper angularity of the pitman arm to the steering arm with full weight on tires.

The wires coming out the middle of the column somewhat limit the tube position if you want the wires exiting below the dash mount but it worked out fine for me.

All my measurements say I can hang the 350TH in there --- I will be lucky to do it with no changes. Then I have to hang the NP208 and see what I have. Transmission must be serviceable once in and of course the torque converter must be accessed to connect to the flexplate.

Had to stop as I had to order flex plate bolts.
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