<VV> boxes and columns

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/18/2009 1:22:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
HallGrenn at aol.com writes:

In a  message dated 11/18/2009 4:18:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,   
corvairduval at cox.net writes:

Now,  will the long shaft box fit  a late 65 by removing the upper  shaft?
Experts?

Frank  DuVal






The complete column/box assembly can be swapped from the 65 to the 66 and  
vice versa. If you move a 65 steering box/shaft to the 66, you should move  
the complete column. There are a few holes in the firewall that have to be  
altered, but the wiring is plug compatible. The most common swap is to 
install  the 66 style (actually May 65-on) into the earlier 65 in order to use 
the  factory quick box or install the Flaming River box and collapsible 
adapter. If  you are doing this swap, be sure to remove the"Nut-plate" from the 
front  side of the 66 firewall, when you get the column. That is where the 
bolts  for the column screw into. 
 
To identify an early 65 column, just look under the dash where the column  
goes into the firewall. If the flange/bracket clamps around the column with 
a  large bolt, it is a 65. If it is tack-welded onto the column at the 
firewall, it  is a late 65-66.  
 
Seth  Emerson

C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro,  Corvette