Column Swap Original Steering Wheel

[pmercer]

I am replacing my 3 on the tree with a 700r4. What is the best column swap if I wanted to reuse my original steering wheel.

Thanks
Peter

[LILRED66]

A direct bolt-in would be a '60-'66 Chevy/GMC automatic column, but there are other options. The shift indicator on the 2-speed Powerglide says P R N D L and the 3-speed Turbo Hydra Matic says P R N D L2 L1, so you will have to make due or come up with another indicator.

[brawley]

I replaced mine with one out of a junk yard. 73-87 chevy or gmc trucks,or vans work great and have tilt column and you can still use your original wheel.

[c10Mang]

Originally Posted by brawley

I replaced mine with one out of a junk yard. 73-87 chevy or gmc trucks,or vans work great and have tilt column and you can still use your original wheel.

I also need to do this.. Was this hard to install??

Thanks,

[63deluxfleet]

Originally Posted by brawley

I replaced mine with one out of a junk yard. 73-87 chevy or gmc trucks,or vans work great and have tilt column and you can still use your original wheel.

just a note that these columns have the key in the column...look for 70's vans, they have tilt and they are keyless, you can cut em down too. i believe there is a thread some where on this.. feel free to chime in guys

[pmercer]

Thanks guys. How about some photos of the install.



Peter

[62 short step]

I used a 72 column with my stock wheel. This is the only pic i have now.

[pmercer]

Any modifications to the steering wheel to get the horn to work? Or will it work with the '72 column?

Thanks
Peter

[DPowers]

Thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362864

[jchav62]

Originally Posted by LILRED66

A direct bolt-in would be a '60-'66 Chevy/GMC automatic column, but there are other options. The shift indicator on the 2-speed Powerglide says P R N D L and the 3-speed Turbo Hydra Matic says P R N D L2 L1, so you will have to make due or come up with another indicator.

I agree with Tony. No mods, and they look the best IMO. Also, I think LMC or one of those companies sells a replacement shift indicator for OD transmissions.



Good luck with whatever route you take...Here's the one we have in the '65...

[brawley]

Yes the 70's vans are best, get the whole section. sterring wheel down to the rag joint at the sterring box. when swaping back to the old wheel just leave the newer horn contact in place and it will work fine

[enick72]

Originally Posted by brawley

I replaced mine with one out of a junk yard. 73-87 chevy or gmc trucks,or vans work great and have tilt column and you can still use your original wheel.

I just got a 78 doner truck and am thinking of doing a complete swap with auto trans into my 65. When swapping the column what were the major differences or mods you had to make?
Thanks

[scum1]

Originally Posted by LILRED66

A direct bolt-in would be a '60-'66 Chevy/GMC automatic column, but there are other options. The shift indicator on the 2-speed Powerglide says P R N D L and the 3-speed Turbo Hydra Matic says P R N D L2 L1, so you will have to make due or come up with another indicator.

i know this is an old thread, but i was wondering if i could swap the steering wheel, in my 63'. im not sure what the differences were between years. but mine has power steering and its a th400 trans so it has the indicator above..it has a grant gt style wheel in it. wanna put an older one. impala style maybe..what would be the easiest swap.. sorry i have ZERO exp. with these kind of things!

[markeb01]

Post #3 on the following thread points out some issues you should be aware of:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...teering+column