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| | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | I plan on installing a tilt column from a mid 80's Chevy van in my 1953 GMC 1/2 ton. The floor mount on the column obviosly does not come close to matching up with the contours of my floor. How do you guys suggest rectifying the situation? Do I cut the existing flange off of the column and fabricate one from scratch and weld it to the column? Is there something simpler?
Phil
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
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I fabricated a mount that integrates the swing pedal/booster assembly with a secure mounting point for the lower column. To seal aroung the column where it enters the cab is another matter. I will take some pics of my set up and send to you. | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | Thanks Jay. I would enjoy seeing those.
Phil
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 | There are different types of aftermarket mounts, Depends on how fancy you want to go. flaming river and ididit have both steel and polished aluminum.I used the steel one. www.flamingriver.com www.ididit.com | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | Wilbur,
Thanks for the links. I always enjoy building things instead of buying them, and a piece on the ididit website gave me an idea.
Thanks,
Phil
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | i used the adjustable floor mount from ididit.worked good on the 75 chevy van coloum i put in my 49
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | I built my own adjustable floor mount for a whopping $.97. I called Ididit and they wanted $44 for this part. It was very simple to build and should work just like their piece. I am glad to hear that this worked for you. I will be installing the column this weekend. After that, it will be time for the motor and trans. I am finally getting excited about this truck again.
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 | Glad to hear that. Saving money where you can. Awesome!
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