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Skirtchaser · 11-05-2007, 06:52 PM

Greetings all,
Whats the deal with getting some space fpr my belly in my 66'? Is it easier to buy a kit collum, have the stock unit cut down, or replace with another model?
Thanks!

ClassicAutoResto · 11-05-2007, 07:57 PM

I'm using a van column from my donor G30 cab. Preliminary measurements are looking like about 3 1/2 - 4 inches shorter. I am also using the small evaporator core and heating ducts, switches etc from the van to add on air. Jerry

62 short step · 11-05-2007, 08:27 PM

A 67-72 tilt column would work, that would give you some room by tilting it.

Skirtchaser · 11-12-2007, 08:28 PM

I don't really want to go to a tilt because I like the old style look. I just want to get it about 3" closer to the dash. I heard there is a coupling available somewhere to join the shaft back together after cutting, any thoughts?

Revoh · 11-12-2007, 11:31 PM

fuelpump · 11-13-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Revoh

HEY!!! I resemble that remark

I'm going with an IDIDIT tilt column in my 60. You can special order a tilt column that doesn't move the grip location (as they call it) back toward the driver as regular IDIDIT titl columns do. I believe there is also a short streering wheel adaptor for aftermarket wheels to move to closer to the dash as well.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-13-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Revoh

yeah baby... Here is a picture of a van tilt column from a 79 chevy van. Not the greatest pic but no key and looks era like..

62 short step · 11-13-2007, 08:20 AM

Omg!!

BigDaddyDave · 11-13-2007, 09:39 AM

I have that book in my truck,I use it to set my burgers and fries on I do not have a console,so it comes in handy.

11-05-2007, 06:52 PM	#1
Skirtchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingman, Az. Posts: 27	Shorten steering collum? Greetings all, Whats the deal with getting some space fpr my belly in my 66'? Is it easier to buy a kit collum, have the stock unit cut down, or replace with another model? Thanks! __________________ http://www.motherroadrods.com

11-05-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Shorten steering collum? I'm using a van column from my donor G30 cab. Preliminary measurements are looking like about 3 1/2 - 4 inches shorter. I am also using the small evaporator core and heating ducts, switches etc from the van to add on air. Jerry

11-05-2007, 08:27 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Shorten steering collum? A 67-72 tilt column would work, that would give you some room by tilting it.

11-12-2007, 08:28 PM	#4
Skirtchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingman, Az. Posts: 27	Re: Shorten steering collum? I don't really want to go to a tilt because I like the old style look. I just want to get it about 3" closer to the dash. I heard there is a coupling available somewhere to join the shaft back together after cutting, any thoughts? __________________ http://www.motherroadrods.com

11-12-2007, 11:31 PM	#5
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Shorten steering collum?

11-13-2007, 08:20 AM	#8
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Shorten steering collum? Omg!!

11-13-2007, 09:39 AM	#9
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Shorten steering collum? I have that book in my truck,I use it to set my burgers and fries on I do not have a console,so it comes in handy.

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