Steering Column - Manual/PS

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Steering Column - Manual/PS

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Hello,
I am converting my 1969 F100 to power steering and I need a shorter steering column to use with the power steering gear.
I need short 3 speed column.
Does anyone have one that they would be willing to sell?
I am in Los Angeles.

Thank you,
Jorge
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You most likely won't find one. They are super rare because most 3-speeds had manual steering. There are very good tutorials on here about how to shorten one. You may try that.
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Me personally do not advise cutting columns since I have had to redo many that people try to do it by reading it some articles , If that is the only way I would take it to a High Qualified Machine Shop to do that but most likely will not since they do not want to be liable for when it comes to people's lives, I have had 3 back in 2019 but sell fast when it comes to 3 speed power steering columns
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1965 M-100 Mercury
1966 M-350 Mercury
1966 F350 Wrecker
1972 F-350 Crew Cab
1997 F-450 7.3 with 85,000 original miles
2006 F-150 Crew Cab
2008 F-650 Crew Cab Roll Back 6.7 Cummins
2020 Flat Top Peterbilt Roll Back PX-7 Engine
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Re: Steering Column - Manual/PS

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Thanks for the replies.
I guess I have to cut mine.
I found the page on how to do it and a friend said he can do it.
He is a welder by trade, hopefully he does a good job.

Are there any other options before I give him my column?

Thanks again.
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Yes find the correct column OR find a machine shop with a lathe
Tom, where Ford Trucks Rule
1956 Big Window
1964 F-750 Flat Bed
1965 M-100 Mercury
1966 M-350 Mercury
1966 F350 Wrecker
1972 F-350 Crew Cab
1997 F-450 7.3 with 85,000 original miles
2006 F-150 Crew Cab
2008 F-650 Crew Cab Roll Back 6.7 Cummins
2020 Flat Top Peterbilt Roll Back PX-7 Engine
and 2 cars 1968 XLT and 2017 Mustang
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Re: Steering Column - Manual/PS

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Thanks for your help.
I will continue my search for a PS column.
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