Re: 1970 390 Machine Parts

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: I wonder how different it would be from the '73 Jeep with 4 speed 
steering column I have? No shifter on it and it's black. (of course the horn 
button says Jeep)


From: farna@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: 1970 390 Machine Parts
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Okay, I'll bite -- what's so special about a Machine steering column? It's a 
Saginaw column without a shifter. Any 67-78 Matador column for a floor 
shifter should be nearly identical and a direct bolt in. Matador Coupe 
column can be modified to work. I know the "foot" will need to be changed. 
The mount location under the dash SHOULD be the same but the mount will be 
different. I would think the mount from the sedan shifter column would bolt 
to the Coupe non-shift column, but you'd have to try it. It's possible that 
the mounting nuts are in different locations. The nust are just square nuts 
tack welded to the coulumn casing, so it wouldn't be hard to tack weld new 
ones on. In a pinch you could modify a 70s Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, or full 
size GM column to fit just as easily as a full size AMC. What's with you 
guys, always looking for an easy bolt in job!! Where's the challenge in 
that? ;>

If you're looking for a Machine column to replace a bad one I somewhat 
understand. If you're making a clone go ahead and modify a GM column to fit. 
Won't matter unless you're trying to pass it off as an original machine, and 

then you need a good horse whipping.