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Post by 72charger on Jul 17, 2009 19:19:23 GMT -5
This may actually belong in the "Part Interchangability" section but I put it here for a general question. Are the steering columns between 71-74 different lengths?? I am starting to think that my steering column is shorter than it is supposed to be, if that makes any sense. Is there a difference in length between the years?? Matt
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Post by 71gtx on Jul 17, 2009 19:52:38 GMT -5
steering columns between 71-74 different lengths yes
the ps is shorter than ss one
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Post by brock on Jul 17, 2009 20:07:19 GMT -5
What about 71-2 vs 73-4?
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Post by dogbert22 on Jul 19, 2009 9:21:05 GMT -5
I don't think there's a difference between the '71-72's and the '73-74's, except for the power steering ones being different than the manual steering ones. My interchange book however does list different numbers for the 71 and after Nov. 2, 1972 ones..
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Jul 20, 2009 11:55:00 GMT -5
talking about JUST THE SHAFT
71/72 the same.
then 73
and 74s.
as complete assemblies, 73/74 are interchangeable, but not partially. Same lenght on these two ? of course
Now, I think you can fit a shaft inside another year column assembly.
Never measures 71/72 against 73/74 lenght difference really.
Now, column parts are the same, except for hazzard switch area and courtesy light on first 71 half.
74 bracket is diff too, being 2 bolts instead 3 bolts location on earliers.
I can't recall right now on another diff. I THINK the plate to firewall is kinda diff too, but not related against the firewall itself like an extra attachment on column against plate
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 20:43:20 GMT -5
I was just about to post that 71-2 columns are not the same length as 73-4 columns. I distinctly remember having a problem with attempting a 73 into a 72 swap 12-13 years ago. The result being that my black 72 is now buckets, aftermarket floor shifter but still has a column shift column with the shift handle removed................................something I really need to change.  However, I just walked out to one of my buildings and compared a known 72 column to a known 73 column and they in fact do appear to be of the same overall length. I don`t think I have ever seen a 71-74 b body with manual steering. Not saying that they do not exist, just that they must be somewhat uncommon. |
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Post by 72charger on Jul 20, 2009 21:04:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the info guys. The reason that I asked is because I was looking at the "electrical" section and there is a picture that Nacho posted in there for someone and where the steering shaft bracket mounts to the bottom of the dash assembly is about 1 1/2 inches too short on my car, so I am barely holding on to the steering column. That is why I asked. I will figure it out one way or the other, but any suggestions would be great also. Thanks. Matt
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Jul 26, 2009 10:24:53 GMT -5
The reason that I asked is because I was looking at the "electrical" section and there is a picture that Nacho posted in there for someone and where the steering shaft bracket mounts to the bottom of the dash assembly is about 1 1/2 inches too short on my car which one ? I mean which pic and which bracket ;D as stated, the lenght of shaft could it be aprox the same, but CONFIGURATION allong the shaft is definitelly different. |
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Post by quapman on Jul 26, 2009 17:48:52 GMT -5
Didn't 73-4's have a rag joint before the steering box, which the 71-2's do not have?
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Jul 26, 2009 17:55:19 GMT -5
yes but they have diff style on 73 than 74 too
TOTAL lenght is what we are talking about could it be similar, but as I toild not its configuration.
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