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I'm trying to find a way to put a newer steering box that will accept a newer tilt column without adding powersteering or the infamous mustang 2 IFS? This has to be a manual box that will fit in my orginal chassis..with little modification. I have a 53 1\2 ton truck with a 250 backed by a 2004r tranny 4 wheel disc brake with a camaro rear. any help will be appreciated. :confused:

Get a column out of a 76-79 GM van (or even a F*** van of the same vintage) They had tilt wheel with a column mounted automatic shifter (perfect for you), turn signal stalk and hazards, with dash ignition.

You will have to cut the housing and use a joint to hook it up to your original steering box.

Best bet is swap meets or local shopper rags, cause most junkyards will think you are putting it in a tri 5 chevy and want bucks for it.

Chris

Marlo,
If you are up to a little fabbing and want the "for real setup" get a old 60's Olds or Caddy column. They have tilt and telescope. Also no key on the column. You have to cut the column and the shaft and so a u-joint on the end of the shaft. Also have to make a new bearing for the bottom of the shaft. I turned on out of Delrin. It's self lubricating and works great.
Dennis

Butch's Rod Shop has a cross steering kit available for the Saginaw 122 or 525 box. It's intended for the 36-39 cars, but I don't know why something like it couldn't be used with any axle equiped vehicle. I would look into a 68-74 Nova which is rear steer, and some different steering arms would be needed to be able to steer the right side instead of the left as original. Virtually any column could be used, depends on if you want column shift or floor shift, key on column or on the dash, tilt or standard. You will also need 2 u-joints and a splined shaft to connect the column to the box. Remember that when you install the box to keep the steering arm level. Do not install it on a incline or you will have serious understeer problems.

thanks guys for the help. I think I'll try and do a little fabrication and see what works. again guys thank you for the help and GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!!