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1956 Chevrolet 210 - Give it Some Shaft

Upgrade Your Tri-Five With A New Steering Wheel, Shaft And Box.

By Mike Harrington, Photography by Chris Basset
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    The turn signal arm attaches with a Phillips head screw, while the tilt lever easily threads right into place as well as the shift lever knob.
    1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    The turn signal arm attaches with a Phillips head screw, while the tilt lever easily threa
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Oh my goodness looks at that Houston, we have a new column.
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Next comes the install of the upper trim piece from Cars, Inc. Be sure to route the wires before final attachment.
    1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Next comes the install of the upper trim piece from Cars, Inc. Be sure to route the wires
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Step outside the cab for a few more adjustments and we're nearly done. All attachment points on the rag joint are tightened and torqued to 20 ft-lbs. When in doubt, read the install instructions provided by ididit.
    1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Step outside the cab for a few more adjustments and we're nearly done. All attachment poin
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Two or three hours later, here is what the whole box, joint and column should look like. Obviously without the engine or exhaust in the way the install could go as quickly as 2-3 hours, and there should be no header clearance issues with this new box from Performance Online.
    1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Two or three hours later, here is what the whole box, joint and column should look like. O
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    To top the project of we decided to go to Billet Specialties for the steering wheel. As you may know the steering wheel can be the crown jewel in any interior, so we choose their new "Outlaw" 15- inch wheel. The Outlaw wheel is designed for muscle cars and street machines and even better, Billet Specialties makes all its stuff in the USA. Imagine that-real American products on a real American car. If you so choose, you can order your wheels to match the steering wheel too.
    1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    To top the project of we decided to go to Billet Specialties for the steering wheel. As yo
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    The install on this wheel is literally a five-minute job. The adapter is first on the column. Then you tighten the treads to hold it in.
    1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    The install on this wheel is literally a five-minute job. The adapter is first on the colu
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    The wheel is next and attaches to the adapter using the supplied allen heads.
  • 1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Now you add the horn cap and your job is done. Now go drive the hell out of your Tri-five, or in this case finish the rest of the build. Either way, the new box, column and wheel are a nice addition to any vehicle.
    1956 Chevrolet 210 Steering Upgrade
    Now you add the horn cap and your job is done. Now go drive the hell out of your Tri-five,
SOURCES
Billet Specialties
500 Shawmut Ave., Dept. SC
La Grange
IL  60526
Ididit
Cars Inc. Performance Online
By Mike Harrington
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