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| | | Forums66 Topics128,014 Posts1,055,328 Members48,419 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | You can see in this photo before the option of the column shift 1947- early 48 truck period there is no hump. There is a different bracket assembly as well. The column support nuts are square and fit in a recess to provide clearance (tight). https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/17058543159/in/album-72157651718017649/Once the column shift was introduced the bracket, dash all changed. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/17056942878/in/album-72157651722976780/Brackets showing correct nuts/washers. Often if the original, un-modified bolts are in place and you loosen them without liberal let-go being used, they turn or snap. If they turn, they often damage the column support under the dash. This area collects a lot of dirt and moisture over the years. On the end of the bracket you can see, adjustment and tabs which get damaged. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/29357264511/in/album-72157631868452754/https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129347267/in/album-72157631868452754/Here you can also see the difference in the gauge clamp brackets, early gauges are unique. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/13748869504/in/album-72157631868452754/Another column support bracket, this unique to the COE models. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/32593170513/in/album-72157631868452754/This is the 54-55 1st version, cost saving in all it's glory here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/19621702721/in/album-72157631868452754/ | | |
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