s10 steering column

[dad6timz]

I'm putting a 46 chevy truck on a s10. The cab and fenders are in place. I went to put the steering column in and it's not long enough. I'm using all s10 parts. I need advice on what to do. Can I lengthen the s10 column some how or do I need to get another column? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[klink]

Pictures are more than useful, post some pics so we can see.

 

[dad6timz]

photos of steering column and photo showing how the wheels are in the center of the fenders

 

[klink]

Some pictures showing the end of the column and steering box (under the hood) would also be helpful. Try these links: http://www.borgeson.com/ or http://www.flamingriver.com/ Your going to need some steering universals and a shaft or shafts to make up the gap.

 

[dad6timz]

Thanks for the info. The steering box is the stock s10 in it's original location.

 

[Sam_Fear]

I suggest you ditch the late model s10 wheel and column and replace it with something simple. Find a a tube column from a old car or truck, or even a newer (pre-90's) large vehicle, like a bus or delivery van.

But to answer your question, you'll probably need to get an extra knuckle and shaft - go pull them out of most any GM of around the same year. Don't weld a steering shaft - just not a good idea.

This is my Olds column on a 85 Cutlass frame.

 

[chuckp]

I'm putting a 46 chevy truck on a s10. The cab and fenders are in place. I went to put the steering column in and it's not long enough. I'm using all s10 parts. I need advice on what to do. Can I lengthen the s10 column some how or do I need to get another column? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

If you decide on making your own [ P/M me,I have a link to another site that show how to make your own column-Chuck

 

[Flipper_1938]

Go to the junkyard and get a longer steering sector (the colapsable piece that goes between the column and the steering box). Look at 70's full size cars, trucks, camaros ....etc.

I also like the idea of adapting an old column. I used the 48 column when I did my S-10 swap (plus a 79 camaro steering sector).