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Old 10-14-2010, 10:19 AM   #1
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stock 71 column mod?

just wondering if the stock column in my '71 lwb can be trimmed down in length, or if anyone has ever done such? it would be nice to shorten the length by about 4", for it is really crammped in the cab of these old trucks. if i could shorten my column and get the pedals a little closer to the floor i would be in buisness.

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Old 10-14-2010, 11:07 AM   #2
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Re: stock 71 column mod?

Here's a really good thread on shortening the steering column...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:02 PM   #3
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Re: stock 71 column mod?

thanks, flounderGDI i belive that will help alot.
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385 ci 4 bolt (4.040 bore), scat 6.0" forged h beams,scat forged crank 3.750, speed pro 5cc flat top, clevite bearings, .039 head gaskets,comp xr288hr 110* 288/294adv. 236/242@.50 555/576 lift, pbm hyd roller lifters, chad spiers 215cc imp. heads , comp 1.6 roler rockers, comp magnum push rods, edelbrock victor jr. single plane intake p&p (1206 gasket matched), quickfuel 750R DP , th 350 trans, 5.14 gear, 3000 stall

2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better)
2013 best 7.39
2014 best-7.38

New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:42 PM   #4
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Re: stock 71 column mod?

I'm glad this question got asked and the answer was already ready, all ready. Putters' avatar and his 3/4 rear view don't match. Wasn't ready for that.....
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