How do I adapt a 61-70 steering wheel to my 72?
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Russell J
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Re: How do I adapt a 61-70 steering wheel to my 72?
Thanks Mancar! My 1972 F100 appears to be a bit of a Frankenstein. The automatic steering shaft column that the previous owner installed is for a 73 to 77 year. However, I already purchased the older steering wheel and chrome horn ring so there's no turning back now!
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Re: How do I adapt a 61-70 steering wheel to my 72?
May b a pain but u can do it. Keep us posted. I put a 72 col in my 68 and retained the 68 wheel. With some work. 
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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Russell J
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Re: How do I adapt a 61-70 steering wheel to my 72?
I'm not sure how different a '72 shaft is from a '73. I see that the turn signal switch assembly is different, but my '73 column has a '72 style assembly. See below....
It fits, but as you can see, the assembly is a bit off where there is no screw hole at the 3 o'clock position, but instead at the 4 o'clock.
My hope is that the shaft and the teeth on shaft are all the same and will accept my older ('68) steering wheel.
It fits, but as you can see, the assembly is a bit off where there is no screw hole at the 3 o'clock position, but instead at the 4 o'clock.
My hope is that the shaft and the teeth on shaft are all the same and will accept my older ('68) steering wheel.
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Russell J
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Re: How do I adapt a 61-70 steering wheel to my 72?
It's done!! The one thing that I was missing that I don't see in this thread was the fact that you have to ground the steering shaft or the horn won't work. So I did that here...
And after a trip to Green Sales and a lot of drilling, grinding cussing and cutting, I'm ready to enjoy my new setup!
And after a trip to Green Sales and a lot of drilling, grinding cussing and cutting, I'm ready to enjoy my new setup!
