- GM column installed
- Firewall column clamp
- Modified column to floor shift
Finally getting back to the truck after sitting about a year. I managed to source a tilt steering column from a ‘79 GM van. I took it apart and removed the column shift parts and welded up the collar. I made a mounting clamp/flange for the column out of a section of the original steering tube and some 16ga sheet stock. Fwiw- the original column in my truck is 2” od. The GM column is also 2” od so the original column dash clamp works great. The new column has auto cancelling turns and an integrated hazard switch so I’ll be removing the aftermarket parts from my truck.
The steering box is from a 70s IH truck. I’m using Borgeson products to connect the box to the column. A plain universal at the column, 3/4” DD shaft, and a vibration reducer universal at the box.
I’ve got the drag link sorted w modern tie rod ends and an adjusting sleeve. I intend to team the steering arms to a taper and use Chevy tie rod ends/sleeves and machine down my original center link to work w them. I want to do away with the spring loaded ball/cup original ends.
I hope to post more pics tomorrow evening. It’s nice to be back working on this truck instead of just leaning against it or stacking parts in/on it.