Sounds like a plan.

Even if you use your original column, like I did, you need to wait till you get the steering gear box mounted before ordering the shaft and u-joints. Probably also a good idea to wait on installing the column till engine is in place, as you may need to change where it exits the cab slightly if it interferes with stuff.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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