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Jim Cimarolli 01-04-2017 10:27 PM

1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
Is the steering column on a 1967 Dodge Dart different if it is a non-power steering car from the factory vs. a factory power steering car?

ss3011 01-04-2017 10:56 PM

Re: 1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
The manual column is a couple of inches longer . If you are changing from a power steering box to a manual box , there is an adapter available so you can use the power steering column .

Jim Cimarolli 01-05-2017 02:59 PM

Re: 1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
Thank you for the info. We are actually changing a non power car over to power steering for street use. I just wanted to be sure we had the correct box before we began the swap. Looks like I need to find a P/S column. If anyone has one please contact me. 903-885-7736 or PM me. Jim Cimarolli

Chris DeGidio 01-05-2017 04:46 PM

Re: 1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
Jim,
Go to Moparts.com I'm sure you'll find one there.

Dyno 01-05-2017 11:14 PM

Re: 1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
I have one out of my 68 Barracuda, same I think, it should work. Going to the Gators? Dyno

Jim Cimarolli 01-06-2017 08:26 PM

Re: 1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyno (Post 523771)
I have one out of my 68 Barracuda, same I think, it should work. Going to the Gators? Dyno

Thank you, no not going to the gators. I'm helping a buddy with this project. If we can't figure out something we might holler back at you.

George Mirza 01-06-2017 09:33 PM

Re: 1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
The column length can be changed by breaking the two plastic shear pins in then. Once they are broken you can make them the lenght you need. I'm guessing they were designed to collapse in a collision. They are two piece and one fits inside the other. After they are attached to the steering box and steering wheel the lenght can't change.
Only issue you may have is the splined rag joint on the steering box end, I believe the manual and power boxes use different diameter splines. I have used a steering box to column u-joint in place of this, several companies offer them.

Jim Cimarolli 01-07-2017 11:05 AM

Re: 1967 Dodge Dart Steering Column
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by George Mirza (Post 523823)
The column length can be changed by breaking the two plastic shear pins in then. Once they are broken you can make them the lenght you need. I'm guessing they were designed to collapse in a collision. They are two piece and one fits inside the other. After they are attached to the steering box and steering wheel the lenght can't change.
Only issue you may have is the splined rag joint on the steering box end, I believe the manual and power boxes use different diameter splines. I have used a steering box to column u-joint in place of this, several companies offer them.

Thank you George!


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