How to identify steering column
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How to identify steering column
I have a 66 Ford F 100...I thought the previous owner said the steering was from a 75 Ford... Anyway I bought a 66 steering wheel from Dennis carpeter and it didn't fit... The bolt and rod stuck out too much and the center cap wouldn't fit on.
i really liked the wheel and look but I had to send it back.
I guess I am going to go with a Grant wheel but unsure of the year of the column
How do I figure out what year my column is so I can buy a correct fitting steering wheel.
I have no idea how to post pics on the forum
The gear shift on the column reminds me of my dad's old 1970 galaxie 500 we had when I was a kid
i really liked the wheel and look but I had to send it back.
I guess I am going to go with a Grant wheel but unsure of the year of the column
How do I figure out what year my column is so I can buy a correct fitting steering wheel.
I have no idea how to post pics on the forum
The gear shift on the column reminds me of my dad's old 1970 galaxie 500 we had when I was a kid
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I bought Grant's universal install kit to go with my new 15" steering wheel. Worked like a charm on my '65. Little more effort required on the turns because there's not as much leverage as with the original 17" wheel, but I like the look and my 6'2" frame fits a whole lot better in the cab!!
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There was another post about this exact subject matter from I believe JK68, definitely the guy from Germany. I am bad at searching for posts and then posting links so I will let TA455HO lead the way.
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I have a 66 Ford F 100...I thought the previous owner said the steering was from a 75 Ford... Anyway I bought a 66 steering wheel from Dennis carpeter and it didn't fit... The bolt and rod stuck out too much and the center cap wouldn't fit on.
i really liked the wheel and look but I had to send it back.
I guess I am going to go with a Grant wheel but unsure of the year of the column
How do I figure out what year my column is so I can buy a correct fitting steering wheel.
I have no idea how to post pics on the forum
The gear shift on the column reminds me of my dad's old 1970 galaxie 500 we had when I was a kid
i really liked the wheel and look but I had to send it back.
I guess I am going to go with a Grant wheel but unsure of the year of the column
How do I figure out what year my column is so I can buy a correct fitting steering wheel.
I have no idea how to post pics on the forum
The gear shift on the column reminds me of my dad's old 1970 galaxie 500 we had when I was a kid
Think of it like a hair cut, your ears stay in place.
John
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Thanks for the reply soon... Like the idea of cutting the shaft.. thanks again for all the help and links to previous post.
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1961/66 F100/250 2WD; 1966 F100 4WD; 1967/70 F100/350.
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2 spoke steering wheel using a horn pad w/horn switch. 4 way flasher switch located on dash to right of column.
1971/72 F100/350.
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2 spoke steering wheel using a horn pad w/horn switch. 4 way flasher made as part of T/S switch, its button protrudes from upper flange.
1973/77 F100/350.
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2 spoke steering wheel (w/horn pad/switch) different than 1973/77, its ends curve downward. Same setup with 4 way flasher.
1978/79 F100/350.
There is no way to install a horn button or horn ring on a 1971/79 steering wheel.
Upper pic: 1971/72 F100/350 steering wheel, similar to 1973/77.
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Quitcrab, l'm the German guy.
The result of my modification can be seen here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-germany.html
I cut the column to be able to install the steering wheel and horn button.
Did it with a hand saw. It took a while but I had more control of the position of the cut.
The result of my modification can be seen here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-germany.html
I cut the column to be able to install the steering wheel and horn button.
Did it with a hand saw. It took a while but I had more control of the position of the cut.
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