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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 | The first item on this page is a power steering upgrade. Anyone tried it? It says that all you need is a pump and PS steering box from a later model. Does this work? If it is this simple, why do so many people get later year columns and modify them to fit? http://www.gmcpauls.com/steering60-66.htmThanks, -mcw
1993 Typhoon "Thunder" - Daily Driver
1963 C10 "Whitney"
1967 Camaro "Beast" - Off the jig and finally on the ground again!
2008 Sky Redline - wife's ride
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 230 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 230 | The other response is spot on. Most folks go to a newer column because it bolts to the newer PS box, and it has tilt. I would add that you probably will want to change out that huge old steering wheel for a smaller, newer one. I used the IDIDIT chrome column, but you can get something from the junk yard a lot cheaper. IDIDIT has real live knowledgable people you can talk to if you get in a jam. If you have a box frame, the REZ adapter plate noted above will need some frame fabrication. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | On the other side I prefer the stock column with my PS conversion. It's pretty simple to cut off and rework the end to accept the steering shaft. My reasons are; the original column and wheel looks..  .. well.. "original", I never tilt the column even in vehicles that have factory tilt, and I like the Signal-Stat 900 switch just fine. Grigg | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,401 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,401 | I prefer the original look compared to a newer steering column in an old truck. My '59 Apache has a Cadillac column and power steering gear box (from a previous owner). To me, it doesn't look right. That is one of the first things that I want to improve this year after I get it back on the road.
I may try and go with a '68 column (if I can find one) as another "Bolter" suggested. But back to original would okay also.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 | What year has an automatic column shift, but NO key? I like keeping the key on the dash, but I don't want a weird hole on the column...
1993 Typhoon "Thunder" - Daily Driver
1963 C10 "Whitney"
1967 Camaro "Beast" - Off the jig and finally on the ground again!
2008 Sky Redline - wife's ride
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | absintheisfun, I know the 67/68 has no key on the column and on up into the 70's....but I'm not sure. I have read that a lot of guys are using columns out of Chevy Vans but not sure what years. I think may around 84 and the van columns give you tilt and "no key".
I'm sure someone will come in with years/models but at least this will get you to thinking about where some old ones are sitting!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 | I wonder if I could use my 67 Camaro column...?
1993 Typhoon "Thunder" - Daily Driver
1963 C10 "Whitney"
1967 Camaro "Beast" - Off the jig and finally on the ground again!
2008 Sky Redline - wife's ride
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