<VV> 66 steering column

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Mark,

I'm guessing you've come across a '65 tele column for a reasonable price and you'd like to put it in your '66.

The short answer is only a '66 tele column will bolt into your '66.  An early '65 won't - the bracket at the bottom is different and the box shaft is a different length.  Late '65s had the '66 style column, but those are generally far more expensive as they also fit Corvettes.

I have some collected notes on the subject at http://autoxer.skiblack.com/steering.html

--Bryan

> On Aug 20, 2024, at 2:35 PM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> Im hoping you guys can shed some light on this subject.  I am hoping to
> install a telescopic column in my 66 Corsa. The column Im looking at is a 66
> model not the early 65 style. I am getting conflicting answers on the
> install.  Some tell me I need to change the steering box because of shaft
> length and others say its not a problem. Also are there any other trade
> secrets with this swap?  I really appreciate the help.