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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 64 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 64 | I have searched and seen where some used 80s van steering columns. What other column have some of you used? It will be going into a 53 gmc panel floor shift.What columns would you go with that doesn't have the ignition on the column? Any advice or links to read is appreciated | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,066 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,066 | I believe the one that Flaming River and others copied for the aftermarket was from a early to mid 70's van. It came as a tilt and non tilt with no key switch.
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1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 64 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 64 | Thanks for the info. I will check into that | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 70 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 70 | 2nd generation Camaro work. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | mine is a late 70's Oldsmobile. Key in the column | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Cadillac steering columns with all the light switches, cruise control, and wiper controls, telescopic, tilt work well. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 270 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 270 | As you can see, there are any number of GM columns that will work. Just make sure the length is right to fit your truck, you don't want the steering wheel against your stomach or the instrument panel. You can always remove the column shifter and ignition switch if everything else is right. Mid 70's Monte Carlo worked perfect for my 59 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 64 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 64 | Thanks for the info and advice. I appreciate it | | |
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