Repositioning Tilt Steering Column closer to dash

[GTP51]

I'm looking at ways of repositioning my tilt column forward, as us taller folks know space is limited in the cabin, has anyone successfully moved a factory tilt column closer to the dash? if so please share whats involved.
I have already fitted different seats and played all the usual games in search of additional cabin space.smaller flat steering wheel and thin boss already fitted
Thanks
Geoff

 

[TotalyHucked]

I'm not aware of anyone that's just slid the column forward but there are a few different guys out there you can send your column to to be shortened. Usually they shorten them 2" further toward the dash. I know its disassembly and cutting but don't know what exactly goes into it. I've also seen columns shortened on the engine bay side as well (I say that cuz I plan to send mine off and have both done for better geometry of the steering shaft for my R&P conversion)

 

[Scott91370]

There is a thread here (mods delete if not allowed): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=511745&page=2
Haven't tried it myself but would like to.

 

[dd1990]

I've seen someone drill a hole in the center of the column mounting plate under the dash. This allows you to push in the column an inch after loosening bolts in engine bay but your left with two mounting bolts as apposed to 4 under the dash.

 

[Rustisbest]

Slid mine up around an inch. Welded some extensions on the bracket mount under the dash. As far as I could go without moving the neutral safety switch. Had to adjust the shifter linkage too.

 

[disenough]

I was told that an S10 column will fit and is shorter

 

[squaredeal91]

I was told that an S10 column will fit and is shorter

Good idea. It's a gm column,should fit right lol

 

[joe31969]

Not cheap, but I think they are 2 inches shorter.

Tilt Shift Shortened Column - Syndicate Series Parts - Squarebody Syndicate

Tilt shift with ignition 73-78 Syndicate Series by Ididit shortened steering column also fits 79-87 and 89-91 Blazer or Suburbans with optional switch additions and steering shaft coupler modification. Please note: All “pre-orders” are 8-12 weeks out at this time. Squarebody Syndicate and Ididit...

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Tilt NO SHIFT (for Floor Shift Trucks) shortened column. - Syndicate Series Parts - Squarebody Syndicate

Tilt NO SHIFT (for Floor Shift Trucks) with ignition 73-78 Syndicate Series by IDIDIT shortened steering column also fits 79-87 and 89-91 Blazer or suburban's with optional switch additions. Please note: All “pre-orders” are 8-12 weeks out at this time. Squarebody Syndicate and Ididit teamed up...

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[bluex]

I moved mine in 2" by putting the bracket forward on only 2 bolts. No issues from it but I don't have a neutral safety to worry about either. Not sure that would work well on an automatic

 

[GTP51]

Thanks everyone for the information , I will do some measurements , the S10 Column is an interesting one, only thing will be finding one here in OZ to compare.