Technical Adding aftermarket steering column

Does anyone know if it’s possible to add an aftermarket steering column to a 1951 Buick. Do they use the same steering box as a 1951 Chevy? What is the shaft diameter? I have to either shorten this column or add an aftermarket.

 

I don't see why not all though the body is a bit bulky where the steering shaft exit's. The shaft will be 3/4" and is easy enough to install a coupler onto after cutting the shaft to length. Here's your box > https://www.hometownbuick.com/1951-buick-steering-gear-tie-rods/ As for interchange with a Chevy, someone else may know. But I doubt it.

 

Ok, well that helps. I wasn’t sure if they had some oddball shaft diameter in the early 50’s or not.

 

Shortening it would be the simplest and cheapest solution. If you change it you will have to rewire the turn signals, horn, make new mounts, and a connector to connect the old sector to the new column, and get a new steering wheel.

 

Well, I’m going to have to rewrite it anyway. The wiring is completely shot, it’s just a fire waiting to happen

 

Also you will need to do something with the trans shifter if you change the column and still have the original transmission.

 

Well it’s getting a 700r4 and whatever column I get will still be column shifter. So I should be able to adapt that to the 700 easily....I think at least