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paintpyro · 09-24-2003, 12:09 PM

The previous owner added a 3 inch body lift to Schleprock. Now after takin out the lift, I cant get the steering shaft to connect to the box because he extended it (too long). Anyone know the easiest way to fix it?

BTW, after removing the lift, I dropped it another 3 inches. Nothing like a 6 inch altitude change to motivate you to get it rolling.

adamls · 09-24-2003, 12:25 PM

How did he lengthen it? He must have added an extra piece (longer) or worse welded. If it is welded then it needs to be fixed right away. Some pics might help out here.

busterwivell · 09-24-2003, 12:30 PM

Hey, paint........if you can't fix it, I've still got the old column out of my truck from when I switched from the 4 speed to the 700R4. Let me know, I can bring it to Pomona.

paintpyro · 09-24-2003, 12:43 PM

It looks like he cut it, then welded in a sleeve over the top of it. Would I have to replace the whole column or is it possible to just swap out the piece from firewall to steering box?

Buster, Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. E-mail me with what you want for it. When is Pomona up next?

adamls · 09-24-2003, 01:14 PM

It is hard to say without seeing it. But I wouldnt trust my life and truck to someone elses welding. I think you could cut behind the welded collar and get a link from Borgeson. www.borgeson.com. They also have steering column pieces to make the shaft the exact length you need and adapters.

busterwivell · 09-24-2003, 02:58 PM

Next Pomona is Oct 19. I'll have to go home and look at the steering setup in my truck. It sounds like it's not the shaft in the column thats been altered?

paintpyro · 09-24-2003, 02:59 PM

Sorry if I was unclear. Its actually the shaft in the engine compartment from firewall to the steering box.

busterwivell · 09-24-2003, 03:02 PM

Let me call a friend of mine with a salvage yard. That should be easy enough to get. I'll get back to you as soon as I track him down.

paintpyro · 09-24-2003, 03:12 PM

Thanks Buster, I appreciate it.

busterwivell · 09-24-2003, 03:34 PM

Hey, Paint.......He says he has one (or more) but he ain't pulling nuthin' today cause it's raining. I'm heading for Laughlin for Roddin' on the River at 6AM, so message me Monday and I'll get it for you. Give me an address where to send it at that time. Later

paintpyro · 09-24-2003, 03:36 PM

Bill, I really appreciate you steppin up like this. Ill message you on Monday with the details, and tell your buddy thanks.

busterwivell · 09-24-2003, 03:41 PM

No problem. Have a good weekend.

A.P. · 09-24-2003, 04:00 PM

paintpyro, I don't know how much you like to mess around auto junkyards but if you do? You might find what you looking at Hillside Pick A Part. I was there this passed weekend and saw that some of the trucks like ours had their steering column. The address is: 3760 Pyrite Street, Riverside CA 92509.
Good luck.

paintpyro · 09-29-2003, 10:32 AM

This is the piece....

busterwivell · 09-30-2003, 12:27 PM

Paint, I just got back from the UPS Store. They told me you will have it by Friday.
Later,
Bill

paintpyro · 09-30-2003, 12:44 PM

Bill, Thanks. Tried to PM you but box was full. I really appreciate it. Let me know how much I owe you.

busterwivell · 09-30-2003, 12:52 PM

Can't figure out how to empty box, only has half dozen in it anyway? Make sure it fits and it's what you want. Maybe we'll stick you for lunch at Pomona.

busterwivell · 09-30-2003, 12:52 PM

Can't figure out how to empty box, only has half dozen in it anyway? Make sure it fits and it's what you want. Maybe we'll stick you for lunch at Pomona.

junkyardjohn · 09-30-2003, 03:06 PM

busterwivell ... try emtying out (or deleting) your sent messages too. John

paintpyro · 09-30-2003, 03:42 PM

Bill, You got it, October 19th right?

busterwivell · 10-01-2003, 04:15 PM

junkyardjohn, thanks, I'll see if i can find it.

busterwivell · 10-01-2003, 04:27 PM

Junkyardjohn, thanks! I found it and cleaned it out.

paintpyro · 10-02-2003, 09:10 PM

Bill, it came today. It'll work perfectly. Thanks again for everything. Lunch at Pomona on me!

busterwivell · 10-03-2003, 08:48 AM

Cool! Glad it'll work! See ya!

09-24-2003, 12:09 PM	#1
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	steering shaft The previous owner added a 3 inch body lift to Schleprock. Now after takin out the lift, I cant get the steering shaft to connect to the box because he extended it (too long). Anyone know the easiest way to fix it? BTW, after removing the lift, I dropped it another 3 inches. Nothing like a 6 inch altitude change to motivate you to get it rolling. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-24-2003, 12:25 PM	#2
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	How did he lengthen it? He must have added an extra piece (longer) or worse welded. If it is welded then it needs to be fixed right away. Some pics might help out here. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

09-24-2003, 12:30 PM	#3
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Hey, paint........if you can't fix it, I've still got the old column out of my truck from when I switched from the 4 speed to the 700R4. Let me know, I can bring it to Pomona. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-24-2003, 12:43 PM	#4
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	It looks like he cut it, then welded in a sleeve over the top of it. Would I have to replace the whole column or is it possible to just swap out the piece from firewall to steering box? Buster, Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. E-mail me with what you want for it. When is Pomona up next? __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-24-2003, 01:14 PM	#5
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	It is hard to say without seeing it. But I wouldnt trust my life and truck to someone elses welding. I think you could cut behind the welded collar and get a link from Borgeson. www.borgeson.com. They also have steering column pieces to make the shaft the exact length you need and adapters. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

09-24-2003, 02:58 PM	#6
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Next Pomona is Oct 19. I'll have to go home and look at the steering setup in my truck. It sounds like it's not the shaft in the column thats been altered? __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-24-2003, 02:59 PM	#7
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Sorry if I was unclear. Its actually the shaft in the engine compartment from firewall to the steering box. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-24-2003, 03:02 PM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Let me call a friend of mine with a salvage yard. That should be easy enough to get. I'll get back to you as soon as I track him down. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-24-2003, 03:12 PM	#9
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Thanks Buster, I appreciate it. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-24-2003, 03:34 PM	#10
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Hey, Paint.......He says he has one (or more) but he ain't pulling nuthin' today cause it's raining. I'm heading for Laughlin for Roddin' on the River at 6AM, so message me Monday and I'll get it for you. Give me an address where to send it at that time. Later __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-24-2003, 03:36 PM	#11
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Bill, I really appreciate you steppin up like this. Ill message you on Monday with the details, and tell your buddy thanks. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-24-2003, 03:41 PM	#12
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	No problem. Have a good weekend. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-24-2003, 04:00 PM	#13
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	paintpyro, I don't know how much you like to mess around auto junkyards but if you do? You might find what you looking at Hillside Pick A Part. I was there this passed weekend and saw that some of the trucks like ours had their steering column. The address is: 3760 Pyrite Street, Riverside CA 92509. Good luck. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

09-29-2003, 10:32 AM	#14
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	This is the piece.... Attached Images __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-30-2003, 12:27 PM	#15
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Paint, I just got back from the UPS Store. They told me you will have it by Friday. Later, Bill __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com



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09-30-2003, 12:44 PM	#16
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Bill, Thanks. Tried to PM you but box was full. I really appreciate it. Let me know how much I owe you. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-30-2003, 12:52 PM	#17
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Can't figure out how to empty box, only has half dozen in it anyway? Make sure it fits and it's what you want. Maybe we'll stick you for lunch at Pomona. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-30-2003, 03:06 PM	#19
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09-30-2003, 03:42 PM	#20
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Bill, You got it, October 19th right? __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

10-01-2003, 04:15 PM	#21
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	junkyardjohn, thanks, I'll see if i can find it. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

10-01-2003, 04:27 PM	#22
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Junkyardjohn, thanks! I found it and cleaned it out. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

10-02-2003, 09:10 PM	#23
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Bill, it came today. It'll work perfectly. Thanks again for everything. Lunch at Pomona on me! __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

10-03-2003, 08:48 AM	#24
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Cool! Glad it'll work! See ya! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

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