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wbmoore · 04-15-2020, 11:54 PM

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

I would think you would need a van column of 1974 up with a dash mounted key...

v30crewcab · 04-18-2020, 01:37 PM

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

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

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

Absolutely right ! That is the new plan. Rebuild the inside, modify the outside. Thanks to everyone for the input.

04-15-2020, 11:54 PM	#1
wbmoore Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Big Bar, California Posts: 136	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. __________________ 1967 GMC 3500 lwb dump flatbed project 1969 GMC 2500 1979 GMC 7000 fire crew truck w/water pumps 1982 C/30 Cummins NV5600 Crew Cab project

04-15-2020, 11:58 PM	#2
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Steering column questions I would think you would need a van column of 1974 up with a dash mounted key...

04-18-2020, 01:37 PM	#3
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 959	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. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

04-21-2020, 06:37 AM	#4
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 750	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 __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

04-24-2020, 08:42 AM	#5
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 750	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. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

04-24-2020, 09:38 AM	#6
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,561	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.

04-25-2020, 11:41 AM	#8
wbmoore Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Big Bar, California Posts: 136	Re: Steering column questions Absolutely right ! That is the new plan. Rebuild the inside, modify the outside. Thanks to everyone for the input. __________________ 1967 GMC 3500 lwb dump flatbed project 1969 GMC 2500 1979 GMC 7000 fire crew truck w/water pumps 1982 C/30 Cummins NV5600 Crew Cab project



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