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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 7 | Looking to find the best fit tilt floor shift steering column for a 1953 3100 truck - not aftermarket? Any ideas?
Thxs | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 82 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 82 | Try a mid 80's Jeep Cherokee
1949 chev 3100 3 window. 350hp/327/m21 4 spd, 12 bolt rear, power brakes, 3" dropped axle from Sid's. Disc brakes next.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | If you are installing power steering those little steering wheels will be fine. If not, go for something with a bigger wheel or modify to use an original size steering wheel. As for a source, you need to look in the older vans for the bigger wheel. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | I installed a column from a 1981 Chevy Van, It fit awesome ! I didnt even have to adjust the shift linkage.
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Oops... I didnt read your question all the way through, mine is a column shift. But it worked out sweet  Good luck on yours !
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | i used a 75 chevy van column...i sent it off to a guy in Missouri who went through it...ended up replacing a bearing and redoing something in the electrics...he also shortened the tube and shaft to my specs and ground and filled the shifter hole.all said and done about $140.00 plus shipping..i'm happy with it...dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | I know you said " no aftermarket ", but you might want to check out Summit Racing - $ 235.00 for a new column is pretty good ! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 171 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 171 | I have one from a 1988 C1500 floor shift ,I'd take $50 + shipping for it | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Try a mid 80's Jeep Cherokee I don't knwo about the Cherokee but I had a 86 Grand Wagoneer and a large percentage of the parts AMC bought from other manufacturers. The steering column was Chevy, the motor was Chrysler via Ford. I always reminded me of that Johnny Cash song.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 130 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 130 | I used one out of a 94 Suberban. I used my original steering box. Bobed the box and the colume. Was some work but turned out nice. Steers the same. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | I've seen them at most hardware/home improvement stores. I even have the Harbor Freight kit mentioned. I've never been able to find the large clutch head driver like what is used on your fenders. (sorry, the size escapes me)
Chris | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 256 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 256 | Any pics of install tilt columns in ad trucks? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 133 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 133 | Not in a AD but i used a column out of a 1987 monte carlo and it works nice. no problem with the small wheel on manual steering, only would be helpfull in a small parking space, i just park out a little bit and walk.
although in smaller old trucks i've found that a tilt is not really needed unless you are a "big, fluffy" kind of guy.in a car yes.
be carefull of Inexpensive or "cheap" aftermarket columns, some are for show and arent very good on the road. you get what you pay for.
daren | | | | | 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 | Herb, I think someone already mentioned a chevy van. Not sure about the year but maybe early 80's that is the right length.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | There have been mucho posts on this topic. I believe years ranged from the mid 70's into the 80's. I would check the archives here to be sure.
~Jim
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