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Offline Chevalade

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Steering columns
« on: May 12, 2009, 03:28:53 pm »
Is the column out of the 67-72 compatible with the 73-87's? Is it shorter by any chance? Anyone ever try it? I have also heard the column from a van is shorter.....anyone know.....
« Last Edit: May 12, 2009, 03:45:18 pm by Chevalade »
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Re: Steering columns
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2009, 03:49:51 pm »
I believe it is shorter and it doesn't have a switch on it.
Not to mention the "hole" and mounting is different if I remember correctly.
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Offline Chevalade

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Re: Steering columns
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2009, 03:59:28 pm »
Hmmm......

What are our options for shortening the existing ones, or shorter replacements? Being 6'3" I wouldn't mind a lil more room
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Re: Steering columns
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2009, 04:18:02 pm »
Wonder what the differences are for using a telescoping column from a 70's or 80's caddy.

The guys at http://www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/ might have the answer.
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Re: Steering columns
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2009, 05:07:21 pm »
Cool gonna shoot them a msg see what I can find out.
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Offline modular93fox

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Re: Steering columns
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2009, 09:27:53 pm »
I modified mine and gained about an extra 2 inches. you will definatly need a welder. Plastic rivits and a rivet gun. No interferance with the gear shifter knob to dash or steering wheel to dash at all. Only wish I took my column completely apart so I could have greased the dry squeeky bearings :(
This was a tilt column BTW. I'm 6'6 and I can stretch my arm all the way out (sitting down durr) and my hand rests comfertably on the steering wheel.. looking back its one of those creature comfort things I should have done on my other silverado. Just didnt have the idea.
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Re: Steering columns
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 09:15:33 pm »
Good to know.....still trying to find an easier option. The guys at the link above said they can do it, but they would charge an arm and a leg.
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