Originally Posted by Roger C

I got a steering column out of a 73 F350 yesterday. I am going to see if I can use the shaft in my 66 tube. I really don't want to have to paint a whole new column. I also picked up a Chrome 66 Ashtray and Stainless custom cab control **** bezel that goes below the Instrument panel bezel.

Is the Chrome ashtray a Ford part?

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

No, it was only available painted.

Originally Posted by banjopicker66

Any '68 - '79 truck factory equipped with the Ford power steering box will have a steering column with the right length. (Number Dummy can provide the exact VIN that began the switch from Bendix to Ford power steering boxes.)<br>
However, if I may share my experiences, you might want to consider these thoughts. <br>
'68-'72 columns look almost identical to the '66 and earlier ones. You will need only to swap the the '72 for the '66 steering column support bracket (that bolts the column to the dash) to make it look identical. Further, if you remove the **** at the top of the column shaft, you can use your '66 steering wheel. <br>
The '73-'79 columns will work well, and the '78-'79 ones may have tilt. <br>
In both cases, the wiring will need to be rearranged in the column to work with the '66 harness, but several of us have the pinouts, and it is not hard to do. <br>
I used a '72 column, put in a new turn signal switch and used my '66 steering wheel. Looks pretty good. <br>

Just my thoughts, and best of luck. <br>

John