1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**KyleSeal** · 03-09-2023, 10:36 AM

I recently decided to rebuild my 67's column (automatic) and have found very little info on these 67 (possibly 68 as well) columns, as they are a bit different.

The lower section seems to be the most different, so here are some pics for future reference, for anyone who runs into an issue figuring out how it stacks up:

**KyleSeal** · 03-09-2023, 10:38 AM

Here's some of the assembled look... the 3/4 'band' clamp/brackets hold the lower bearing retainer and the shift arm assembly, I offset them just because that seemed to make sense to me. I gave everything a skim of wheel bearing grease before assembly, to keep them from drying up or corroding.

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sambrutay · 03-09-2023, 10:55 AM

Very nice. I will probably be doing this soon on my 67. Thanks for the info.

**pjmoreland** · 03-09-2023, 12:50 PM

The steel washer and white plastic bushing are not supposed to be installed there. There should be a gap in that location instead to allow the shift rod arm to disengage from the detent plate when you pull the shift lever toward you.

The steel washer and white plastic bushing belong up at the top end of the column, below the piece that the shift lever attaches to.

CKfan · 03-09-2023, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

The steel washer and white plastic bushing are not supposed to be installed there. There should be a gap in that location instead to allow the shift rod arm to disengage from the detent plate when you pull the shift lever toward you.

The steel washer and white plastic bushing belong up at the top end of the column, below the piece that the shift lever attaches to.

100% agree

**KyleSeal** · 03-09-2023, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

The steel washer and white plastic bushing are not supposed to be installed there. There should be a gap in that location instead to allow the shift rod arm to disengage from the detent plate when you pull the shift lever toward you.

The steel washer and white plastic bushing belong up at the top end of the column, below the piece that the shift lever attaches to.

Interesting - I will correct tonight. Thank you for the clarification!

Mods - if you can delete my original photos, I will correct and repost.

**KyleSeal** · 03-09-2023, 04:37 PM

These are the updated photos - thank you guys for the correction!

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**pjmoreland** · 03-09-2023, 05:10 PM

Looks good!

**HO455** · 03-09-2023, 06:46 PM

That's really nice. Where did you find such a low mileage column? The shifter detents look brand new.

03-09-2023, 10:36 AM	#1
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 893	1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... I recently decided to rebuild my 67's column (automatic) and have found very little info on these 67 (possibly 68 as well) columns, as they are a bit different. The lower section seems to be the most different, so here are some pics for future reference, for anyone who runs into an issue figuring out how it stacks up: Attached Images __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809 Last edited by KyleSeal; 03-09-2023 at 02:40 PM. Reason: Correction to post

03-09-2023, 10:38 AM	#2
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 893	Re: 1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... Here's some of the assembled look... the 3/4 'band' clamp/brackets hold the lower bearing retainer and the shift arm assembly, I offset them just because that seemed to make sense to me. I gave everything a skim of wheel bearing grease before assembly, to keep them from drying up or corroding. Attached Images __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809 Last edited by KyleSeal; 03-09-2023 at 02:39 PM.

03-09-2023, 10:55 AM	#3
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: 1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... Very nice. I will probably be doing this soon on my 67. Thanks for the info. __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

03-09-2023, 12:50 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,988	Re: 1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... The steel washer and white plastic bushing are not supposed to be installed there. There should be a gap in that location instead to allow the shift rod arm to disengage from the detent plate when you pull the shift lever toward you. The steel washer and white plastic bushing belong up at the top end of the column, below the piece that the shift lever attaches to. Attached Images

03-09-2023, 04:37 PM	#7
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 893	Re: 1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... These are the updated photos - thank you guys for the correction! __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

03-09-2023, 05:10 PM	#8
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,988	Re: 1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... Looks good!

03-09-2023, 06:46 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,362	Re: 1967 (maybe 68?) Steering Column Assembly... That's really nice. Where did you find such a low mileage column? The shifter detents look brand new. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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