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Re: [oletrucks] tilt steering column

To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] tilt steering column
From: ke6bnl@juno.com
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:27:24 -0700
I believe he is going to use a newer style tilt steering column... Ed
ke6bnl



On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:04:29 -0700 "Thomas, Robert"
<RThomas@buttecounty.net> writes:
> 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
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>    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)
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> 
> ________________________________________________________________
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 
> 1959
> 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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