Steering column installation help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmedero · 01-05-2015, 01:20 AM

Hey guys I removed my column 3 years ago and now it's time to reinstall. I've tried to find a specific pic or instruction and can't seem to find it. I hope one of you guys can help out.
On top of the column there are 3 notches or slats that fit into a "tooth" if you will. Which one of the 3 "notches" does that "tooth" go into? The one closest to the wheel or the one closest to the firewall?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

1968 GMC BBC truck. Just invade that makes any diff.

csfields · 01-05-2015, 10:12 AM

Where exactly are you talking about? I recently installed mine. Automatic column?

**LockDoc** · 01-05-2015, 10:12 AM

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I don't remember a column with three square notches in it. If I had to guess I would say the one closest to the wheel. If it wasn't -1º out I would go out and check a couple of my columns...

LockDoc

**KevsClassics** · 01-05-2015, 01:36 PM

The one closest to the firewall.

**LockDoc** · 01-05-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

The one closest to the firewall.

There you go.... I would be wrong.... Kev is the "Go to guy" for tilt columns, he has rebuilt a LOT of them.

LockDoc

jmedero · 01-05-2015, 08:52 PM

So the one furthest down the column right? These are the "notches" I'm talking about.
Thanks again for your help guys.

Chevy_Life · 01-17-2015, 11:51 PM

Hey guys. Im new on here and not able to make a new thread. I'm having trouble with my 1968 column also. Mine is non tilt and I can't get the bearing/turn signal housing to sit on the column correctly. There are 3 "tack welds" that im assuming are supposed to act as keepers to keep it from turning with the wheel. But for whatever reason it wont go on straight. If anyone can help please message me. Thanks!

**70cst** · 01-17-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy_Life

Hey guys. Im new on here and not able to make a new thread. I'm having trouble with my 1968 column also. Mine is non tilt and I can't get the bearing/turn signal housing to sit on the column correctly. There are 3 "tack welds" that im assuming are supposed to act as keepers to keep it from turning with the wheel. But for whatever reason it wont go on straight. If anyone can help please message me. Thanks!

Chevy_Life ...
Your should be able to start a new thread. Just hit the new thread botton.

By the way:

to the forums and

from Ohio

Chevy_Life · 01-18-2015, 12:02 AM

Thanks! But where is the new thread button? Lol

01-05-2015, 01:20 AM	#1
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Steering column installation help! Hey guys I removed my column 3 years ago and now it's time to reinstall. I've tried to find a specific pic or instruction and can't seem to find it. I hope one of you guys can help out. On top of the column there are 3 notches or slats that fit into a "tooth" if you will. Which one of the 3 "notches" does that "tooth" go into? The one closest to the wheel or the one closest to the firewall? Any help is greatly appreciated. 1968 GMC BBC truck. Just invade that makes any diff. __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

01-05-2015, 10:12 AM	#2
csfields Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky Posts: 321	Re: Steering column installation help! Where exactly are you talking about? I recently installed mine. Automatic column? __________________ Thanks, Casey 71 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 PS, PB The Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584045 The Brake Upgrade http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695699

01-05-2015, 10:12 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: Steering column installation help! - I don't remember a column with three square notches in it. If I had to guess I would say the one closest to the wheel. If it wasn't -1º out I would go out and check a couple of my columns... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-05-2015, 01:36 PM	#4
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Steering column installation help! The one closest to the firewall. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

01-05-2015, 08:52 PM	#6
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Steering column installation help! So the one furthest down the column right? These are the "notches" I'm talking about. Thanks again for your help guys. __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

01-17-2015, 11:51 PM	#7
Chevy_Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Anna Tx Posts: 14	Re: Steering column installation help! Hey guys. Im new on here and not able to make a new thread. I'm having trouble with my 1968 column also. Mine is non tilt and I can't get the bearing/turn signal housing to sit on the column correctly. There are 3 "tack welds" that im assuming are supposed to act as keepers to keep it from turning with the wheel. But for whatever reason it wont go on straight. If anyone can help please message me. Thanks!

01-18-2015, 12:02 AM	#9
Chevy_Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Anna Tx Posts: 14	Re: Steering column installation help! Thanks! But where is the new thread button? Lol



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