Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**BigBird05** · 08-31-2019, 07:51 PM

I would like to put a later model steering column in my 72 C-10 what one would fit the best?

flashed · 08-31-2019, 09:10 PM

Why would you even want to do that ?

**BigBird05** · 08-31-2019, 09:20 PM

Glad to see your so open minded to what I want to do with MY truck.

flashed · 08-31-2019, 11:19 PM

Do whatever you like , doesn't bother me . It will be your headache , not mine .

68 TT · 09-01-2019, 09:20 AM

What are you trying to get out of the swap?

A square body column physically fits but will require metal surgery to remove the square threaded mounting nuts that get in the way of our dash mount bracket and adding the registration slot to the column to keep it from rotating once installed like our stock parts have.

The ignition switch and linkage rod will need to be modified to work if you want ignition on the column. The linkage rod also runs into clearance issues with our dash mount area. You could just make the column ignition switch assembly go away and keep the stock one on the dash.

With this swap you gain more available tilt columns and the control stalk / turn signal lever that can operate both cruise control and delay wipers. You just have to figure out how to get the rest of those systems into your truck and make them work with it.

The 88-94 truck column might fit too but I haven't tried. The newer versions are just too bulky to fit.

**BigBird05** · 09-01-2019, 01:49 PM

I want
#1 to remove ignition switch from the dash
#2 have a collapsible column
#3 have something that is different
Thanks for the info it doesn't sound all that difficult.

**HO455** · 09-01-2019, 04:48 PM

I removed a late model Cadillac column from my Burban when I got it. (Photo 1). One issue you may not have thought of is the cutout for the factory column in the guage package is fairly narrow and will have to be modified to allow a fatter column to pass through. (Upper guage package in photos 2&3). The same problem exists for the underdash mount.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-01-2019, 10:30 PM

Why.................

08-31-2019, 11:19 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 Do whatever you like , doesn't bother me . It will be your headache , not mine .

09-01-2019, 09:20 AM	#5
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 What are you trying to get out of the swap? A square body column physically fits but will require metal surgery to remove the square threaded mounting nuts that get in the way of our dash mount bracket and adding the registration slot to the column to keep it from rotating once installed like our stock parts have. The ignition switch and linkage rod will need to be modified to work if you want ignition on the column. The linkage rod also runs into clearance issues with our dash mount area. You could just make the column ignition switch assembly go away and keep the stock one on the dash. With this swap you gain more available tilt columns and the control stalk / turn signal lever that can operate both cruise control and delay wipers. You just have to figure out how to get the rest of those systems into your truck and make them work with it. The 88-94 truck column might fit too but I haven't tried. The newer versions are just too bulky to fit. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

09-01-2019, 01:49 PM	#6
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 I want #1 to remove ignition switch from the dash #2 have a collapsible column #3 have something that is different Thanks for the info it doesn't sound all that difficult.

09-01-2019, 04:48 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,817	Re: Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 I removed a late model Cadillac column from my Burban when I got it. (Photo 1). One issue you may not have thought of is the cutout for the factory column in the guage package is fairly narrow and will have to be modified to allow a fatter column to pass through. (Upper guage package in photos 2&3). The same problem exists for the underdash mount. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-01-2019, 10:30 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 Why................. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-31-2019, 07:51 PM	#1
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 I would like to put a later model steering column in my 72 C-10 what one would fit the best?

08-31-2019, 09:10 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 Why would you even want to do that ?

08-31-2019, 09:20 PM	#3
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Later model steering column in my 72 C-10 Glad to see your so open minded to what I want to do with MY truck.



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