C10 frame (3rd gen. 73-87) ? about headers and steering column clearance.

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Originally Posted by Richs'55

Thanks octane. How did you shorten the shift arm so it is so close to the firewall? That is what i was told would be a problem, as the shift arm will hit the exhaust manifold. Is your steering column in the original place of the '55-59 position as it comes through the firewall?

The column in the picture is a non-keyed tilt column from a mid 80s Chevy van. The end sticking out of the firewall in the picture is the stock bottom/shifter; I had it shortened to about 30" IIRC taking excess length out of the middle. I am utilizing the OE drop and floorplate keeping my column in the stock location.

Originally Posted by Richs'55

I have been told that a steering column from a 1990 caprice or s-10 will fit like yours is (closer to the firewall).

I couldn't tell you but I think most of the columns from the early 90s up are keyed, but I'm not sure.

Originally Posted by Richs'55

Also, one more thing. Is that a wine cork in your valve cover breather hole?

Why yes, yes it is