1966 steering column in a 1967?

[mprman70]

Hello all! I am looking at picking up a 1967 Dart with a column shift/bench seat. I would like to change to buckets/console. I have access to a 1966 barracuda with a console shift. My question - can I use a steering column from a 1966 barracuda in a 1967 Dart? Both are PS cars... Thanks!

 

[4spdragtop]

I could be wrong but 66 and down steering column is "non collapse" Impaler type

 

[Sedanman]

I'm pretty sure they are the same with some mod's,check and see if both of the column support brackets use the same bolt pattern to the column. There are 4 bolts close together on 67-up and you may have to change the firewall bracket. It might be easier to swap someone for the right column.

 

[67Dart273]

It might be easier to just modify the old column shift collar. There was a thread on this, "a little body work" is what it amounts to

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=104306

 

[mprman70]

It might be easier to just modify the old column shift collar. There was a thread on this, "a little body work" is what it amounts to

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=104306

I was thinking the same, I have seen people do this, seems pretty straight forward. Especially since I don't have to worry about the key in the column.

I am pretty sure I can swap the console/brackets/shifter easy enough. Unless I am missing something, they consoles look about the same from 66-67?

 

[barracudadave67]

Yes the console should work. 66 was the first year for that console, and was used till about 1969-70, then mineorly changed again. The shift linkage might be different, tho, not sure.

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