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IvelDesigns · 03-05-2009, 12:03 AM

ok, so i'm breaking down my '50 and can't seem to figure out how to get the column out. i have the gear box off, and i got the gear on the end of the column out, but how the hell do i get this plate off? w/o it off i cannot get it through the firewall.

I don't see any pins or screws holding it on. I started to go at it with a BFH, but didn't want to mess something up inside in case there's a pin i'm not seeing that needs to be pulled.

here's a pic of what i'm talking about.

btw, my build thread is in my sig if you want to check it out.

rstrick · 03-05-2009, 12:54 AM

I seem to recall that it is a press fit and I don't remember any pins or anything. I think you can just knock it off the column housing.

dwcsr · 03-05-2009, 09:56 AM

you take off the steering wheel and push it through the floor towards the ground.

sgtusmc · 03-05-2009, 01:49 PM

Sawzall and an aftermarket tilt column worked for me. I couldn't get it off either. So when in doubt, cut that f@cker out!

bretcopsey · 03-05-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

you take off the steering wheel and push it through the floor towards the ground.

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03-05-2009, 12:03 AM	#1
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	removing steering column ok, so i'm breaking down my '50 and can't seem to figure out how to get the column out. i have the gear box off, and i got the gear on the end of the column out, but how the hell do i get this plate off? w/o it off i cannot get it through the firewall. I don't see any pins or screws holding it on. I started to go at it with a BFH, but didn't want to mess something up inside in case there's a pin i'm not seeing that needs to be pulled. here's a pic of what i'm talking about. btw, my build thread is in my sig if you want to check it out. Attached Images __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

03-05-2009, 12:54 AM	#2
rstrick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 26	Re: removing steering column I seem to recall that it is a press fit and I don't remember any pins or anything. I think you can just knock it off the column housing.

03-05-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: removing steering column you take off the steering wheel and push it through the floor towards the ground.

03-05-2009, 01:49 PM	#4
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: removing steering column Sawzall and an aftermarket tilt column worked for me. I couldn't get it off either. So when in doubt, cut that f@cker out! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.



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