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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