Steering Column Compatability Question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darguy · 09-15-2021, 02:42 PM

Hey Folks! Does anyone happen to know if the 68 GM A-Body and 72 Chevy pickup steering columns would be interchangeable? Or at least the part that either does or does not have the automatic shifter bits?

I've got a '68 Beaumont with a column shift automatic that I'm converting to floor shift, and a '72 K20 with a manual column that has a floor shift automatic that I'd like to convert to column shift. It'd be sweet if I could swap parts I already have!

Cheers,
D

**Palf70Step** · 09-15-2021, 04:13 PM

They do not interchange without a LOT of work.

**BigBird05** · 09-15-2021, 09:01 PM

Take both of them apart and see how close the parts are. GM likes to reuse as much as they can.

darguy · 09-16-2021, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBird05

Take both of them apart and see how close the parts are. GM likes to reuse as much as they can.

I found this place from a thread on another forum: www.columnsgalore.com I've sent them an email, will report back with any findings.

RustyPile · 09-17-2021, 03:37 PM

I am currently installing a tilt floor shift column from a '72 Camaro into a '66 Ford F-100 that has a M-II type front suspension w/ R&P steering.. Some fabrication and a couple Borgeson shaft adaptors help made it happen.. Given the proper skills and knowledge, I guess one could install a 1949 Hudson Hornet column into a 2021 Lamborgini..

09-15-2021, 02:42 PM	#1
darguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cortes Island, BC Posts: 16	Steering Column Compatability Question? Hey Folks! Does anyone happen to know if the 68 GM A-Body and 72 Chevy pickup steering columns would be interchangeable? Or at least the part that either does or does not have the automatic shifter bits? I've got a '68 Beaumont with a column shift automatic that I'm converting to floor shift, and a '72 K20 with a manual column that has a floor shift automatic that I'd like to convert to column shift. It'd be sweet if I could swap parts I already have! Cheers, D __________________ '72 K-20 Frankentruck '68 Beaumont Wagon '05 Chevy G2500 Camper "Tiki Van" '22 Honda CB500X Island-Hopper

09-15-2021, 04:13 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,642	Re: Steering Column Compatability Question? They do not interchange without a LOT of work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-15-2021, 09:01 PM	#3
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Steering Column Compatability Question? Take both of them apart and see how close the parts are. GM likes to reuse as much as they can.

09-17-2021, 03:37 PM	#5
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,531	Re: Steering Column Compatability Question? I am currently installing a tilt floor shift column from a '72 Camaro into a '66 Ford F-100 that has a M-II type front suspension w/ R&P steering.. Some fabrication and a couple Borgeson shaft adaptors help made it happen.. Given the proper skills and knowledge, I guess one could install a 1949 Hudson Hornet column into a 2021 Lamborgini..



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