Couple questions about interior space

[75ChevDrvr]

I have my truck up for sale here and a couple other places.  One of my biggest gripes has been the amount of space in the cab of my truck.  I might just keep it and continue restoring/modifying if I could improve a couple of things.  The biggest thing for me is the steering wheel position.  The steering column is a non-telescoping, non-tilt version and it feels like it is way too close for my driving comfort.  Is there a way to push the whole column into the dash or shorten it?  Are different year columns any shorter?  

The other thing is something I wonder about, but may not be practical.  Does anyone know the difference (or dimension) of the cab front to rear distance on a 73-87 (Mine is a 1975 C10) vs. say a 98-02 Chevy truck?  I think the newer cabs are bigger front to rear, but I can't confirm.

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Unless you custom built a column it will be about the same length.  I don't know what the length is compared to say a Vega though.

As far as the cab size being larger, that is a correct statement, but I don't know how much.

You can always swap in a tilt if that would help.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

[VileZambonie]

You can buy a universal column that will be closer to the dash. They have the standard break away capsule collapsable GM design. Typically a tilt column with a smaller wheel makes them much more tolerable without a huge price tage. I believe Summit sells them in chrome and aluminum at a better price then  .

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Vile, Are you talking about the Ididit Columns?  

We have aftermarket Ididit tilts if that is what he is interested in... I figured he was looking at something under $100 though.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

[75ChevDrvr]

Simple and cheap would be best, of course, but I'm just looking for a way to move that steering wheel closer to arm's length rather than a foot away from my chest.  

[VileZambonie]

I'm not sure about what brands and such but I did stumble across this company that can get you a column by your dimensions....

www.steeringcolumns.com/c...ering2.htm

[Blazin]

I put smaller wheels on my trucks, Van wheels work well and don't look out of place. I don't mind the wheel being close but like the extra room fro entering & exiting with the smaller wheel.