Installing the Steering Column and Shift Linkage | 1970 LS Swap Chevy C10

The truck continues to go back together and another step closer to being road-worthy. In this video, I re-installed the stock steering column and install an aftermarket cable shift linkage from Lokar. I also run into issues when I start bleeding the brake system.
Parts Used:
Lokar Column Shift Linkage: amzn.to/3iXlR8K
Dorman Mast Cylinder Bleeder Kit: amzn.to/32U3xaO
Crescent 3pc. SAE Flare Nut Wrenches: amzn.to/2ROINuL
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paulk_c10

[@FuhQ64]

I'm about to install that shift linkage kit on my Impala but on a modified column. Watching it installed and functioning just helped me out a ton

[@paulkc10]

I’m glad it helped 👍🏼

[@taylorstormo3206]

I have a 67 and am about to get started on my rebuild. Been following your build from the beginning and it’s been very inspiring. Not sure yet if I’ll short box it, but everything else is very close to my plans. Appreciate your time in sharing this.

[@yamahaxs6501]

Man, it's been awesome watching this build! I've been through many of the same things with my build.im planning an LS swap, so your videos have been great.

[@sethsiniard9600]

By far one of my favorite KZbin channels out there. I've used a lot of your methods on my 67 C-10. I've also got a 1-year-old so I know the struggle of having to come out to the shop after the baby goes down for the night! Would love to send you some pictures of my build via email if possible.

[@paulkc10]

It’s a balance. No doubt

[@aircooled0801]

Fantastic series of videos!!! Extremely helpful as I too am in the middle of restoring a 72 Burb. Thank you for posting! Please keep them coming.

[@paulkc10]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I’m glad they’re helping you

[@blainehouser4354]

Great Video!

[@poohltd]

Great videos 👍🏾 keep it up

[@tawildt]

First of all, looking good man keep up the good work 👍. I noticed your using the slip clamps to hold your exhaust to headers. Just a note, those are known to move over time and cause leaks or come apart so keep an eye on those. If you end up redoing it at some point go with v-band clamps they work great.

[@MoteroP]

Yo truck is awesome I’m almost there myself thanks for the video brotha

[@landonreynolds1409]

I’m 14 and just got my first truck it’s a 71 c10 I have all of the body it just all needs assembled I am going to do what you did with the chassis but keep as much stock as I can because I can’t afford it I have a 350 with a turbo350 transmission and I am really excited to start working on it

[@paulkc10]

Sounds awesome

[@deankay4434]

At 14? There are a number of things you can do with little money. Find a correct year wiring diagram on the Internet. I have a 67 C10, and if reusing the glass fuse type box, it splits at the firewall. It can be the source of many head aches. The factory has a 50 year version of sealant on the male & female terminals. An old tooth brush & acetone will clean up nice. Home improvement stores in the auto section, sell dielectric grease. Use this on the terminals, take lots of photos before and during disassembly. Use zip bags to keep parts for one item, like a fender. Make sure grounds run from the back of the alternator to the battery, cab, frame, core support, bed and engine. You can get a box of 5/16” & 3/8” internal star washers for mounting eyelets. They have twisted edges that dig into metal and help make the connection. Learn to solder connections and shrink tubing. A can of paste rosin flux. This cleans copper to solder and in-solder a previous repair. Use a 180 grit sandpaper on the copper fuse clip in the fuse box. Wrap around the old tooth brush and the stop lamp fuse has a lot going on with it, so clean good. Best of luck! Retired ASE Master

[@hekterr6677]

Look at how much room you have between the steering shaft and the exhaust manifold ...awesome and easy...

[@AgileRoberts]

any suggestions on how to isolate kickdown cable? I am installing a LOKAR kit. Thanks in advance for your guidance.

[@gilbertalvarez1362]

Where can I buy that gold piece that you used to connect the linkage?

[@cantyoufeelthelove]

dude you're almost there! I'm about to raptor line the bottom of my cab and then mount the cab.

[@paulkc10]

A little closer each day

[@cantyoufeelthelove]

@@paulkc10 you know it!!!

[@jakepaulsen1571]

What shift leakage did you use?

[@iceewhite]

Will this fit a 97 chevy silverado with 700r transmission swap ??????????????????????????

[@salvaytion864]

👍🏽

[@aracelyveliz5776]

Hi! We are in the process of a swap! May we ask where did you get the shifter: column linkage?? Your help would be greatly appreciated!!

[@paulkc10]

Link is in the description

[@danbramley1982]

What master cylinder are you using? Hydraulic? Trying to get away from the large brake booster. Thanks! Looking awesome, I am still at the rocker panel stage😭

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

I haven't had the greatest luck with Lokar products especially for the 4L60e so I am curious how this linkage performed since it's now been a while? beautiful build by the way, glad I found it

[@paulkc10]

It’s a little finicky. There was a bit more play in it than I would have liked but that’s what you get with the cable versus the solid rod. It felt fine pulling it into gear but didn’t love when it had to push out of gear.

[@matt8134]

Is that a re-pro core support? How did it fit and where did it come from? Thanks!

[@paulkc10]

It is. Fits perfect. I ordered mine from nsanehotrodz.com

[@dickmick5517]

Nice job, videos are very nicely done. I like the shift linkage cable idea. I hadn't thought of it because I didn't know it existed. It gets the linkage out of the proximity of the exhaust. Typical poor parts construction. It could have been made to fit better and used the existing holes. Typical aftermarket universal crap IMHO. Glad the carbide drill worked out. How did the column indicator line up with the transmission detents. I see there is some room to change the ratio depending on which holes are used. Do you have the indicator for the 4L60E installed on the column? I missed the exhaust install, which headers did you use? I have the China SS shorties, welds are perfect. Stainless is really thin. Wish I had gone long tubes and may still change my mind. I made a 4" hole in the cross member and purchased a cross-member that allows for the exhaust to be higher in the frame. Will have to see how that works with the stock shift linkage. Doesn't look promising. Without doing any research, I would have suspected the SS brake line flare as the leak culprit. Carry on and keep sharing.

[@mafosa8519]

excellent share!! much nicer when your fenders n hood are off. does your gear indicator match up with the pointer? larry

[@paulkc10]

Not exactly. It’s close but not perfect

[@bishop1shox]

How did the body panels come out after cutting?

[@paulkc10]

Which ones?

[@chrisfranklin5747]

Yo Paul I got 79 c10 square body was a diesel I changed out to Oldsmobile 350 5.7 gas what sugesstions you got for connecctions like wire harness or get a custome

[@paulkc10]

Swap it all out

[@diablo-km2ot]

I have a 58 chevy but my car dont lock into park do yo know what it can be

[@paulkc10]

Linkage or park pawl

[@84montec]

What transmission do you have for your swap? I believe the Lockar ACA-1804 will not will not work with an 4L60e.

[@paulkc10]

It’s a 4L60e. Shift cable works like it should.

[@townsendliving9750]

For.skme reason lokar says thier shift cable does not work on the 68-72 c10, but obviously he got it to work, I can tell you the solid linkage sucks and I'll never use it again, the cable is awesome on the belair and nova

[@jessethompson1545]

Can you reach first with the cable setup. I can’t reach it with the Lokar linkage.

[@paulkc10]

Yea had no problem

[@902108534]

Where did you get those parts from. Website

[@paulkc10]

It’s linked in the description

[@jwohler3826]

Thumbs UP! Go Dodgers !

[@lowrider454]

Was your column a 3 speed standard converted to automatic?

[@paulkc10]

No

[@grizzlyrien8139]

Really appreciate your build videos, how did you run the lokar cable with your 4l60e? I didn’t see the TCC module, how were you able to get around that? Thanks for all the content has really helped me through my build!

[@paulkc10]

There’s plenty of room

[@grizzlyrien8139]

@@paulkc10 I’m sorry I meant the neutral safety switch. I was wondering how you were able to get by without one on your 4l60e?

[@paulkc10]

It’s on the top of the steering column in the cab

[@Roadglide911]

Link said it doesn’t fit a 70 c10

[@Robby3296]

What kind of transmission is it.

[@paulkc10]

4L60e

[@Robby3296]

Does it shift by computer.

[@57bugman]

really should have went with the solid rod they offer

[@paulkc10]

We’ll see how this goes. Can always switch over. I’m not in love with this cable setup

[@57bugman]

@@paulkc10 yeah. i had the cable, it buckled, switched to the rod and couldnt be happier