Dropping steering column to access turn signal switch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AngryPirate · 01-14-2021, 01:45 PM

So, I’ve already undone the 4 bolts on the bottom plate, that holds the steering wheel up and removed the parking brake cable but this only buys me an inch of working room.

Before I go and unbolt and detach everything under the sun, is there some particular items that need to be undone so I can get access to that one Phillips head bolt holding the turn signal switch in place?

The placement of this switch so frustrating.

1960 GMC 1000 series, 3 on the tree.

Thanks for any pointers.

- Scott

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-14-2021, 01:59 PM

Try loosening the clamp on the engine side of the firewall. That might give you enough room to drop it down some more

AngryPirate · 01-14-2021, 02:01 PM

Thanks cwcarpenter98! I will try that now.

AngryPirate · 01-14-2021, 03:52 PM

That did the trick! Thanks !

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-14-2021, 08:44 PM

Sweet! I'm glad my guess worked for ya

01-14-2021, 01:45 PM	#1
AngryPirate Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543	Dropping steering column to access turn signal switch So, I’ve already undone the 4 bolts on the bottom plate, that holds the steering wheel up and removed the parking brake cable but this only buys me an inch of working room. Before I go and unbolt and detach everything under the sun, is there some particular items that need to be undone so I can get access to that one Phillips head bolt holding the turn signal switch in place? The placement of this switch so frustrating. 1960 GMC 1000 series, 3 on the tree. Thanks for any pointers. - Scott

01-14-2021, 01:59 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Dropping steering column to access turn signal switch Try loosening the clamp on the engine side of the firewall. That might give you enough room to drop it down some more __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-14-2021, 02:01 PM	#3
AngryPirate Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543	Re: Dropping steering column to access turn signal switch Thanks cwcarpenter98! I will try that now.

01-14-2021, 03:52 PM	#4
AngryPirate Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543	Re: Dropping steering column to access turn signal switch That did the trick! Thanks !

01-14-2021, 08:44 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Dropping steering column to access turn signal switch Sweet! I'm glad my guess worked for ya __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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