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Old Dec 19, 2025 | 11:43 AM
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Column Measurement

I need the distance from the firewall to the shift arms bracket on a 1953-1955 F100 3 speed on the column. Doing a custom steering with 3 on the tree. Because I am not using the stock steering box I don't have the distance for the shift linkage placement.

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Sorry, Will, I said I'd get those measurements and it completely skipped my mind. I'd like to say it's old age, but to be honest it's not that new for me.

Top of column drop to top of bell:


Top of top floor cover plate to top of column drop:


Bottom of bottom floor cover plate to shift linkage and steering box:


Notes:
The top floor cover plate, floor seal, and bottom floor cover plate are about 3/8" thick total.
The measurement from top of top floor cover to top of column drop is with the carpet pulled back. The yard-stick is on the top of the cover.
 

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Sorry, Will, I said I'd get those measurements and it completely skipped my mind. I'd like to say it's old age, but to

Notes:
The top floor cover plate, floor seal, and bottom floor cover plate are about 3/8" thick total.
The measurement from top of top floor cover to top of column drop is with the carpet pulled back. The yard-stick is on the top of the cover.

Thanks a ton, that gets me where I need to be and then some.

Will
 
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