Steering column compatibility

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Steering column compatibility

Lima Delta
Hi guys,
I'm looking for another steering column all of a sudden after the original broke where the shift handle connects. Looks like the casting just decided to give up and I'm guessing by the look of the metal, it can't be welded - though I'm not an experienced welder!
Anyway, like I said I've started to look for a replacement, but I haven't had much luck so far. My truck has a C6 and I gather that a anything from between 1980-1991 should fit. I'd prefer a non-tilt, but I'll take what I can get right now. I might be able to get one from a '91 but I think the tranny is an AOD in that truck... Does that matter? Modifications?

Thanks!
LD
Lucas
"The truck" - 1985 regular cab F250 4x4 - 351W HO, C6
"Beige Beast" (project) - 1981 regular cab F250 4x4 - 300 straight six, T18
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Re: Steering column compatibility

myrl883
You're right - anything from '80-'91 will fit. The shift lever and socket (the part that broke on yours) is different on '80 & '81 models, but as an assembly, any year will bolt right in.
Ford Parts Monkey since 1985
1981 F100 Flareside - Black, 302-4V Roller/AOD
1986 F150 Flareside - Medium Fire Red 302/AOD
1989 F150 Standard Cab 4x4 - Dk Shadow Blue 302/AOD
1993 F350 4x4 Crew Cab - 7.3 IDI/ZF-5
I think it's a sickness...
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Re: Steering column compatibility

Rodeoclown
In reply to this post by Lima Delta
I have an 86 f150 donor in my driveway. It has a C6, tilt and C/C. I'm in York, PA if it helps. Just needs to be removed.
'86 F-350 4WD 5.8 C6 R/C SRW A/C XLT-under construction.
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Re: Steering column compatibility

Angelo Voltura
Speaking of column parts, does anyone have a C6 cable/needle assembly for the gear select/shift lever? Broke it changing the shift collar...
1978 F150 351W
1979 F150 "410M"
1979 F100 302
1979 F250 400
1987 F150 300
1990 F150 302
1991 F150 300
1995 F150 (1985 clip swapped) 300
1997 F250 351W
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Re: Steering column compatibility

Lima Delta
In reply to this post by Rodeoclown
Thanks for the offer Rodeoclown. If I lived a little closer I'd probably take you up on it.
Lucas
"The truck" - 1985 regular cab F250 4x4 - 351W HO, C6
"Beige Beast" (project) - 1981 regular cab F250 4x4 - 300 straight six, T18