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Bobthebuilder Bobthebuilder
New User | Posts: 16 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 04/13/08
05:16 PM

Does anybody have the article that was in the classic trucks magazine a few months ago with tips on upgrading steering columns on 60's trucks??  

 
smurf1 smurf1
User | Posts: 197 | Joined: 12/07
Posted: 04/14/08
08:49 AM

Yo Bobthebuilder. I'm pretty sure I've got it out at my shop. I remember reading it. I'll take a looksee when I get out there tonight,and bring it home with me. I'll get back to ya in the morning on this post. I'm on eastern standard time. If I have it with me, I can reference what info you need. Later man!  

 
Bobthebuilder Bobthebuilder
New User | Posts: 16 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 04/14/08
12:49 PM

Thanks! I would really like to see the info.  

 
68_chop_top 68_chop_top
User | Posts: 60 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 04/16/08
06:24 AM

Try:
www.chevytrucks.org/tech/TF_powersteering.htm

www.classicperform.com/tech_articles/tilt-made-easy/tilt-made-easy.htm

www.snakeriver4x4.com/psteering.html  
68 chop  top 327 5 speed Stereo and AC. A real hot rod has a clutch. Anyone can modify it BUT it takes a real man to chop one up. See my truck in Reader's Ride and vote on it!

 
smurf1 smurf1
User | Posts: 197 | Joined: 12/07
Posted: 04/16/08
06:56 AM

Yo Bobthebuilder!  I looked for the mag. that had the article in ityou're looking for and couldn't find it, then I remembered that a buddy had borrowed  6 issues last week, and I'll bet that one was in that group. I'll check into it for you and get back to ya. Later.  

 
Bobthebuilder Bobthebuilder
New User | Posts: 16 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 04/16/08
03:05 PM

Thanks,

I'm looking for info using steering columns out of like vans and other cars. I don't like buying kits. I'm a do it your selfer  

 
smurf1 smurf1
User | Posts: 197 | Joined: 12/07
Posted: 04/19/08
07:00 PM

Yo Bobthebuilder! Hey man, I've looked Hi and Lo for that issue aand I cannot find it anywhere. I sincerely apoligize for gettin your hopes up. I just learned another lesson the hard way. Unless I have the requested info in my hand, keep my trap quiet. Sorry about that. From one D I Y'r to another, keep on doin' it.  

 
68_chop_top 68_chop_top
User | Posts: 60 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 04/28/08
06:13 AM

I found it!!!
Try:
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/techarticles/0607cct_1971_chevy_c10/index.html
Let us know how it looks and good luck.  
68 chop  top 327 5 speed Stereo and AC. A real hot rod has a clutch. Anyone can modify it BUT it takes a real man to chop one up. See my truck in Reader's Ride and vote on it!

 
joebobt1964 joebobt1964
New User | Posts: 39 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 05/16/08
04:39 PM

i used one in my 72 c10 out of a 80s chevy van it had same color of wires and no ignition lock i just had to modify my shaft that connects it to steering sector by sliding it down a little.  

 

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