I CANT TAKE IT!! Im sticking with the 60-70's GM.....Im leaning towards an oldsmobile.
Steering wheel for numberdummy
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At the moment I just want to get the truck running before my shoulder heals so I can go back to work.
If I tear it out I will pm you. (I have no idea why this started to print in italics.)
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Very interesting steering column/wheel.
I was wondering if it was maybe a 70's corvette, as they had tilt/telescopic(before I even saw the pictures). After seeing the pics, it's not Corvette. Looks more "60's ish" then anything newer? I wonder if there is a badge under the Ford oval in the horn button?
I was wondering if it was maybe a 70's corvette, as they had tilt/telescopic(before I even saw the pictures). After seeing the pics, it's not Corvette. Looks more "60's ish" then anything newer? I wonder if there is a badge under the Ford oval in the horn button?
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Only 'Vette I've owned was a '63 split window, A/T shift lever on the floor, radio mounted sideways in center stack. Took some getting used to.
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Im wondering the same thing. I thought it was a vette too until I saw the transmission indicators.....did any vettes come with a column shifter??? I know most Ive seen are in the floor. Maybe the PO can look for some part numbers on the column when he takes it out and post those on here and maybe someone can find out what it is. I dont think its a Ford, maybe 60-70's GM?????
50s wheels seemed to have more plastic whereas this appears sleek and thin. Then I thought maybe it came from a truck but tucks back then were more utilitarian. Again, contrary to its design.
My wild azz guess is an early 60s Mercury, Dodge, or Chrysler ...before 67 cuz (IIRC) that year the DOT required padded horn bars (EDIT: Commercial vehicles like trucks exempted).
.... the mystery continues.
Last edited by HIO Silver; Nov 20, 2012 at 01:22 PM. Reason: Clarification
Laughing Gas
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Laughing Gas
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LOL, glad I foundit, I wouldnt have got any sleep tonight. 
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Good job WW! The 64 Mercury Monterey wheel looked close but alas I was barking up the wrong brand. Cadillac! Blasphemy!
Here's a clearer pic of a properly installed Caddy steering wheel:
If you're curious, Google "67 Cadillac Interior" to see how they addressed the DOT's padded steering wheel mandate.
Here's a clearer pic of a properly installed Caddy steering wheel:
If you're curious, Google "67 Cadillac Interior" to see how they addressed the DOT's padded steering wheel mandate.
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From: NorCal
Hey Mike in OH,
That's an interesting retrofit - I mean the telescoping and tilting column. If ya could and if ya would, maybe post up some pics on how the PO did it. I mean, Caddys sometimes show up in the yards. It'd be dang cheaper using JY parts compared to an Ididit column at $450.
... and I know that some FTE'ers with auto trannys might be interested in the swap instead of using a late Dentside column.
That's an interesting retrofit - I mean the telescoping and tilting column. If ya could and if ya would, maybe post up some pics on how the PO did it. I mean, Caddys sometimes show up in the yards. It'd be dang cheaper using JY parts compared to an Ididit column at $450.
... and I know that some FTE'ers with auto trannys might be interested in the swap instead of using a late Dentside column.
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From: Bassett Virginia
Good job WW! The 64 Mercury Monterey wheel looked close but alas I was barking up the wrong brand. Cadillac! Blasphemy!
Here's a clearer pic of a properly installed Caddy steering wheel:
If you're curious, Google "67 Cadillac Interior" to see how they addressed the DOT's padded steering wheel mandate.
Here's a clearer pic of a properly installed Caddy steering wheel:
If you're curious, Google "67 Cadillac Interior" to see how they addressed the DOT's padded steering wheel mandate.
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I knew about the Cadillac's cuz a friend had a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with the tilt/telescopic steering wheel. No FoMoCo vehicle in the 1960's had a telescopic wheel that I'm aware of.
1965 was the first year for the tilt wheel feature. Optional in full sized Ford/Merc's and Lincoln's.
1963/64 Galaxie 500/XL/full sized Merc's with A/T were available with the optional "swing-away" steering column. Put the car in park, the column could be swung to the right, making it EZ to exit the vehicle.
1965 was the first year for the tilt wheel feature. Optional in full sized Ford/Merc's and Lincoln's.
1963/64 Galaxie 500/XL/full sized Merc's with A/T were available with the optional "swing-away" steering column. Put the car in park, the column could be swung to the right, making it EZ to exit the vehicle.