55.2-59 Steering column choice for 57

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

i think our columns are the same height just not the same angle

maybe these will help

Nothing set in stone yet. I did move it down 1 1/4" and that made a big difference. I have the clearance I needed now. Just want to figure out the length column I need. Thanks for the help and pictures. Steve

[_Ogre]

why not use the column you have?
it is genuine gm and very stout
it looks very similar to mine
ididit would be nice but also $800+

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

GM makes some nice stuff

Funny, I bought an '86 GMC Safari brand new in '86 when my kids were little. One of the nice touches on it was that steering wheel. Looks very nice in your truck. I wouldn't change the wheel if I had it in my truck.

My Safari was a similar dark red to the color of my '55 now. I never really thought of that til I saw your comment and was thinking about that van.

PS: I got a killer deal on a Flaming River column off Craigslist with a bent cup or surround on the signal mechanism. I contacted Flaming River to buy a replacement - they sent me a new one free of cost! I THINK I paid $150. Good deal but can't beat your $35!!

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

why not use the column you have?
it is genuine gm and very stout
it looks very similar to mine
ididit would be nice but also $800+

I want to have the key in the dash. It does look like your column. The shift lever is on the opposite side of a typical one. Steve

[Black_Sheep]

I used a swap meet GM tilt column. Not sure what it came out of but I suspect it’s from a late ‘60’s - early ‘70’s luxury model due to lack of an ignition switch and the turn signal switch had provisions for cornering lights.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I used a swap meet GM tilt column. Not sure what it came out of but I suspect it’s from a late ‘60’s - early ‘70’s luxury model due to lack of an ignition switch and the turn signal switch had provisions for cornering lights.

Probably going with a 32" ididit universal column in chrome or paintable steel. It's expensive but what I want. This might be my last build so going a little overboard. Steve

[56 3100]

Hey 57 if your not going chrome and gonna use steel painted just use gm column and money you save can put towards other goodies. i got this gm caddie column for $60.It has column shift so no need to buy expensive floor shifter so money saved. i didnt want key in dash anymore as you can see where it previously will scratch paint.

[56 3100]

Hey 57 if your not going chrome and gonna use steel painted just use gm column and money you save can put towards other goodies. i got this gm caddie column for $60.It has column shift so no need to buy expensive floor shifter so money saved. i didnt want key in dash anymore as you can see where it previously will scratch paint.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by 56 3100

Hey 57 if your not going chrome and gonna use steel painted just use gm column and money you save can put towards other goodies. i got this gm caddie column for $60.It has column shift so no need to buy expensive floor shifter so money saved. i didnt want key in dash anymore as you can see where it previously will scratch paint.

Thanks for the suggestion. I do want to keep the key on the dash. The only thing that I have a question on is what length column to get. The column in it now is 31" so it would be either 30" or 33" which seems the most common. Still a ways away from this decision. Thanks again Steve