steering colum
+6
JB2wheeler
dade1989
bigredlaguna
Biomedtech
sick73chevelle
pila
10 posters
G3GM :: G3 :: General Discussion
Page 1 of 1
steering colum
i was woundering if a 1972 chevelle steering colum would fit my 1975 laguna
dade1989- G3GM Member
- Street Cred : 0
Re: steering colum
Good question ! My '74 Malibu came with a non-tilt column, and I bought a tilt column off of Ebay, from a '73, which was actually slightly different, even though it's in the same generation. Hopefully someone here can answer your query.
pila- Donating Member
- Street Cred : 43
Re: steering colum
i hope so cuz its easyer to find a needle in a hay stack then finding parts for my laguna s3 especially in miami
dade1989- G3GM Member
- Street Cred : 0
Re: steering colum
72 will not fit.
The only difference between a nontilt and a tilt is the wires going into the ignition switch. In all respect the wires are just turned upside down. One rod pulls up the other pushes down. The rod is on top, it moves when you turn the key.
Its hard to explain, cuz i dont have a non tilt to compare it to.(picture wise)
The only difference between a nontilt and a tilt is the wires going into the ignition switch. In all respect the wires are just turned upside down. One rod pulls up the other pushes down. The rod is on top, it moves when you turn the key.
Its hard to explain, cuz i dont have a non tilt to compare it to.(picture wise)
1973 454 MONTE- Donating Member
- Street Cred : 36
Re: steering colum
I can tell you that I installed a tilt column from a 73 Monte into a 72 monte and it was an exact fit, so I don't know why it wouldn't work the other way around. Both cars were floorshift if that makes any difference. There may be a slight variation somewhere on the column cosmetically. Maybe someone on this site might know what it is. I do know that tilt columns from 69-72 a-bodys seem to fetch more $ than 73-77's, for some reason.
sick73chevelle- G3GM Member
- Street Cred : 0
Re: steering colum
so from wat car and wat year would be the best for me to get a steering column that would fit my 1975 laguna s3
dade1989- G3GM Member
- Street Cred : 0
Re: steering colum
It will physically fit, but the arm that the linkage connects to in the engine bay is different.
bigredlaguna- G3GM Senior Member
- Street Cred : 53
Re: steering colum
It would be easier to adjust the linkage going between the column and trans.
To change the arm would require basically overhauling the column, and I'm not sure the internal specs are compatible.
To change the arm would require basically overhauling the column, and I'm not sure the internal specs are compatible.
bigredlaguna- G3GM Senior Member
- Street Cred : 53
Re: steering colum
Pretty much any other A Body from 73-77
i.e.
Olds Cutlass
Pontiac Lemans
Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal
Buick Lesabre (I Think thats an A body)
Chevy Malibu
Chevy Monte Carlo
Possibly the X and B-Bodies too although I can't verify since i don't have a Hollanders....
Anyone?
X - Bodies
Buick Apollo (1973–1974; 1975 sedan only)
Buick Skylark (1975 coupe only; 1976–1979)
Chevrolet Nova (1968–1979)
Oldsmobile Omega (1973–1979)
Pontiac Ventura (1971–1977)
Pontiac Phoenix (1977–1979)
i.e.
Olds Cutlass
Pontiac Lemans
Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal
Buick Lesabre (I Think thats an A body)
Chevy Malibu
Chevy Monte Carlo
Possibly the X and B-Bodies too although I can't verify since i don't have a Hollanders....
Anyone?
X - Bodies
Buick Apollo (1973–1974; 1975 sedan only)
Buick Skylark (1975 coupe only; 1976–1979)
Chevrolet Nova (1968–1979)
Oldsmobile Omega (1973–1979)
Pontiac Ventura (1971–1977)
Pontiac Phoenix (1977–1979)
Last edited by Biomedtech on Wed Oct 24, 2012 2:48 am; edited 1 time in total
Biomedtech- G3GM Member
- Street Cred : 5
Re: steering colum
What is wrong with your column in the first place?
bigredlaguna- G3GM Senior Member
- Street Cred : 53
Re: steering colum
i was moving so i let my little brother drive my car to the new place. the car turned off on him and he broke my ignition trying to start it so i know it wasent too smart but i destroyed the steering column to get the car started
dade1989- G3GM Member
- Street Cred : 0
Re: steering colum
that metal rod sticking out the bottom is the 1 that pushes down and starts the car
dade1989- G3GM Member
- Street Cred : 0
Re: steering colum
I wonder if an 80s A/G body column would fit. I have one I need to get rid of to make more space. JB
JB2wheeler- G3GM Fanatic
- Street Cred : 28
Re: steering colum
Biomedtech wrote:Buick Lesabre (I Think thats an A body)
Actually that's a B body like the Impala/Caprice. I think you're looking for the Buick Century.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
- Street Cred : 65
Re: steering colum
My Hollander Interchange isn't showing any other compatible steering columns outside the '73-'77 GM "A" bodies. I'd be glad to help you out, but they don't come cheap at the yards...unless the local U Pull would happen to get one in. Even harder to find a column with the key in it.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
- Street Cred : 77
Re: steering colum
Can't someone make a key for a new column? Might want to ask a locksmith about it. An original 73-77 A body column would prob be your best bet but JB might be right- the 78-79 Malibu columns look very, very similar.
I might know of a green column from the 73 Monte I picked apart last summer- there was a key in it. I can call to see if they still have the car- can't remember if it was a tilt or not though. I was a column shift style.
I might know of a green column from the 73 Monte I picked apart last summer- there was a key in it. I can call to see if they still have the car- can't remember if it was a tilt or not though. I was a column shift style.
77mali- Donating Member
- Street Cred : 62
Re: steering colum
I just compared a column from a '79 Monte to one I have from a '76 Century and they are VERY similar. However, the arm that connects to the linkage inside the engine bay is about 2" further down on the Century's column.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
- Street Cred : 77
G3GM :: G3 :: General Discussion
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|
Yesterday at 7:25 pm by 77camino
» 77 elco SS
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:35 pm by Whisperer
» 3-g cars in Finland
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:33 am by Finn Monte
» Stainless brake lines
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:37 pm by Joe73
» New chassis for my 73
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:39 pm by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac
» 1973 Chevelle SS, 350, 4spd. build
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:21 pm by Joe73
» Rusty's progress Hood sorta Finalized and other Updates
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:58 pm by Limey SE
» cluster metal trim
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:23 am by Joe73
» Nos wheel well moldings
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:33 pm by Limey SE
» Dash assembly for 73-77 Malibu/Monte/El Camino,etc.
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:26 am by Limey SE