Don't forget that when one cuts the stock steering column, one needs to
have a support bearing pressed on the lower part of the shaft.
RT
-----Original Message-----
From: ke6bnl@juno.com [mailto:ke6bnl@juno.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 11:44 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] tilt steering column
I have not done the switch you are referring to but have installed a
tilt in my other old truck with the mustang rack and pinion. that had a
one piece unit. I suspect you will have to cut the column shaft and
then I would mill a double D on the steering box shaft . You will need
to purchase two u-joints and the necessary steering shaft material to
mate them together. As long as there is no more then 30 degrees of bend
for the u joints you are done. Since it is a straight shot that should
not be an issue. Then you need to fabricate or purchase a steering
column support. Ed ke6bnl
On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 10:22:41 -0500 Robert Baird <bairdr@charter.net>
writes:
> Now that my 54 P/u 1/2 ton is here safe in TEXAS!!!!!!!! :-P I need to
> put a tilt steering column in it. Has anybody put one in using
> the Original steering gear (BOX) if so what do you do to attach the
> new
> column to the Original steering gear (BOX).
> What do you do with the steering column Tube that is part of the
> upper
> end of the steering gear (BOX) . I feel like you have to cut it but
> is
> there a certain distance it should be? Are there low seals in that
> tube
> and should there be a seal where you cut it ? Help Help Help
> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Robert Baird FTW Texas
> 1954 1/2 at last, I have a Chevy O Boy
> 1926 1 ton F$$D
> 1923 T-Bucket F$$D with Mouse Motor
> 1960 F$$D Falcon
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
>
>
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Ed ke6bnl@juno.com ( 1950 f1 & 1963econo pu
Agua Dulce Ca. 91390 70 chevy S/B) 1948
Ford
F3
So. Calif. 70 mil N.Eof Los Angeles 1953 Chevy pu 3100)
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