Overview
The Flaming River FR20005SS is a six-position tilt steering column for classic Chevrolet and Ford vehicles, including 1948–1956 Chevrolet trucks, the 1964–1966 Chevrolet El Camino, the 1953 Ford F-100 and the 1948–1952 Ford F1. It replaces a worn original column and is built to fit the stock dash panel.
Flaming River says its tilt columns are made from all-new components, with two tubes so the column lines up with a factory dash. Floor-shift versions come with stainless steel tilt and turn signal levers, a hazard knob, a GM 4-1/4 wiring connector and a canceling cam. Automatic versions add a gearshift lever, an illuminated gearshift indicator, a removable 12 position linkage arm for easier alignment, and a neutral safety switch.
Key features
- Six-position tilt steering column
- All new components
- Two-tube construction to fit the stock dash panel
- Stainless steel tilt and turn signal levers and hazard knob on floor-shift columns
- GM 4-1/4 wiring connector and canceling cam on floor-shift columns
- Automatic columns add a shift lever, lit gear indicator, removable linkage arm and neutral safety switch
Specifications
| Brand | Flaming River |
|---|---|
| Part number | FR20005SS |
| Product | Tilt steering column |
| Tilt positions | Six |
| Construction | Two tubes, all new components |
| Wiring connector | GM 4-1/4 |
| Lever material | Stainless steel tilt and turn signal levers |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
Flaming River lists the FR20005SS for the 1948–1956 Chevrolet truck line (including the 3100, 3200, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800 and 3900 series, with some series ending in 1954 or 1956), the 1964–1966 Chevrolet El Camino, the 1953 Ford F-100 and the 1948–1952 Ford F1.
The listing is for these early model years only, so later Chevrolet and Ford trucks are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
This column changes how the ignition is installed. The existing ignition switch has to be relocated to the dashboard, and a new lock and cylinder is required. Flaming River states that a column dash mount must be used to install the column, that a Flaming River steering shaft must be used with it, and that a 4-1/4 plug adapter kit is required to connect the ignition switch to the column.
What’s included
Floor-shift columns include stainless steel tilt and turn signal levers, a hazard knob, a GM 4-1/4 wiring connector and a canceling cam. Automatic-shift columns add a gearshift lever, an illuminated gearshift indicator, a removable 12 position linkage arm and a neutral safety switch.
Not included: Lock and cylinder, column dash mount, Flaming River steering shaft and the 4-1/4 plug adapter kit are separate parts.
