I just purchased a 53 Pathfinder which has been full modified below the body. The tranny has been changed to a 700R4 and as such the steering column and steering wheel has been changed. I would really like to go back to a more original steering wheel... has anyone had experience with this? Thanks!!
Hello!! Thanks to some awesome help.. I can now attach the pics. If anyone has any experience of upgrading to a steering column for a floor shift but managed to keep an original steering wheel.. please let me know.
Also looking to buy an original steering wheel (black) if it can be used. Thanks!!
I need to check my friend's '53 Pathfinder. His is a 3-on-the-tree, and if I remember correctly, the shift mechanism is not really integral to the steering column like the newer columns. If I remember right, the shifter is supported by a flange that wraps around the steering column, and the shifter is connected to a vertical shaft that is exposed and parallel to the steering column shaft (if that all makes sense). If I'm right, I think you could pretty easily eliminate the 3-on-the-tree shift mechanism and leave a bare steering column....
I will see if I can get some pictures and post them - it won't be for a few days, sorry.
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I love the chrome!!! Thank you! From what I understand, the chev steering wheel should fit... am looking for a black one. Also looking for the bezel around the radio as the prior owner cut it out and put a modern day stereo in - I would like to put it back to stock. Thanks everyone! Great forum!
Nice, '53 was the last year for the business coupe, Chevs and Cdn Pontiacs
Business coupe was offered until 1957 but it was called a utility sedan. No back seat, no roll down rear windows, rubber mat, black block off cardboard where seat back would be and basic 150 model interior and exterior. Cheers.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
Nice, '53 was the last year for the business coupe, Chevs and Cdn Pontiacs
Business coupe was offered until 1957 but it was called a utility sedan. No back seat, no roll down rear windows, rubber mat, black block off cardboard where seat back would be and basic 150 model interior and exterior. Cheers.
Yes, the utility sedan replaced the business coupe but 1953 was the last year for the short roofline.
Thanks everyone! Great forum!