Used, unpitted, HTF REAL 1968-72 BBB BBO BBC GS 442 SS big block steering shaft. Missing the upper clamp + bolt (it's the same as a regular shaft). Boot not torn, but I would replace it. $75.00 + SH, part is in MA

 

Frank,
I know big block Buicks & Chevies used that shaft but I thought Oldsmobiles did not?? Or have I missed several of these over the years?

 

I'm with Scott on this. I don't think I've seen one of these on a BBO


John

 

My 69 442 has one. I'm pretty sure 68's + 69's 442 + H/O had them. I've heard it depends where they were built, my car is a Lansing car. I don't think 70-72 had them. Some people I know with original 70's say they have them. They are always good to grab. I think the bolt on flange at the coupling end is the same flange used on 1967 68 Camaro tilts. A lot of Camaro tilt columns like on ebay don't have the flange on them, because it's easier to pull them in the boneyard and leave the flange. The number is on it, and they bring like $50.00 from the Camaro tilt fans. I was taught that was the easiest way to spot a clone on BBB BBC + 68/69 442.

 

Sale pending, thread still open for more info for a better understanding of Olds aps.

 

I would love to hear more about how to spot this shaft, how to tell it from a more common type. I have a '68 Vista BB car that might have this item. This is the first I have heard of any steering shaft variations to be aware of and on the lookout for.

 

Here is a pic of the difference. The bottom of the shaft of the BB type is cast and detachable. The SB type is stamped steel and part of the shaft. The BB type makes it easier to work on the manifold, head or pull the engine. That's not needed on an SB, 'cuz the block is smaller. You can see the BB shaft is beefier and the same diam all around. http://www.buickperformanceclub.com/BBBshaft.htm

 

Wow, thanks, Mr Olds 69 !!!

The site says

"Here are two steering intermediate shafts (go between steering column and steering box). The one on top is from a factory GS 455 car, 1970. The one on the bottom is from a 72 Skylark 350. All GS455 models used the upper shaft and this is very helpful for 1971 models since the VIN does not indicate engine size. All Buick big blocks in Skylark models use the upper shaft (bolt-on flange) and so do all Oldsmobile 455 cars such as Cutlass, 442, Hurst."

I guess I am just used to seeing the bolted on splined shaft to rag joint adapter.

Now I gotta go look over pix of that '69 Cutlass resto and see what that 350 => 455 => 425 that looked like a 350 used.

Py pix fail to show much detail on that part.

 

Thanks...maybe! It seems this may have been a Buick + Chevy thing, now I'm not really sure about Olds. I thought my 442 had one + need to double check. I know some olds have them.........This shaft has sold.