72 Steering Column Rebuild
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From: Maple Shade NJ
72 Steering Column Rebuild
Hey Group,
30K into a body off and I up to the steering column. I don't want to try restore it myself. I would much rather ship it to someone and have it return as a bolt on restored peice, like I did with the rear,trailing arms, the tranny and other stuff. Does anyone know of a place I could get this done.
Thanks,
Dave
30K into a body off and I up to the steering column. I don't want to try restore it myself. I would much rather ship it to someone and have it return as a bolt on restored peice, like I did with the rear,trailing arms, the tranny and other stuff. Does anyone know of a place I could get this done.
Thanks,
Dave
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Questions: What needs fixing on your column? Standard (non-adjustable or T&T)? Do you expect someone to repaint it as well?
Unless the tilting feature appears to be loose. The turn signals don't cancel or work properly. The hazard warning **** is missing. The horn won't honk (and you have traced the problem to the column). I am wondering exactly what would need to be fixed.
Steering Columns Galore in New York. www.columnsgalore.com
They are not cheap but they do very good work.
There are a couple Forum members that might tackle the job for you.
Jim
Unless the tilting feature appears to be loose. The turn signals don't cancel or work properly. The hazard warning **** is missing. The horn won't honk (and you have traced the problem to the column). I am wondering exactly what would need to be fixed.
Steering Columns Galore in New York. www.columnsgalore.com
They are not cheap but they do very good work.
There are a couple Forum members that might tackle the job for you.
Jim
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 161
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From: Maple Shade NJ
Questions: What needs fixing on your column? Standard (non-adjustable or T&T)? Do you expect someone to repaint it as well?
Unless the tilting feature appears to be loose. The turn signals don't cancel or work properly. The hazard warning **** is missing. The horn won't honk (and you have traced the problem to the column). I am wondering exactly what would need to be fixed.
Steering Columns Galore in New York. www.columnsgalore.com
They are not cheap but they do very good work.
There are a couple Forum members that might tackle the job for you.
Jim
Unless the tilting feature appears to be loose. The turn signals don't cancel or work properly. The hazard warning **** is missing. The horn won't honk (and you have traced the problem to the column). I am wondering exactly what would need to be fixed.
Steering Columns Galore in New York. www.columnsgalore.com
They are not cheap but they do very good work.
There are a couple Forum members that might tackle the job for you.
Jim
Thanks for your responce. It's not that anything was broken, per say. The car was a basket case, So the column I should say has to be reconditioned, It's rusty and has a bad finish.
Thanks again,
Dave
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From: Fremont CA
Corvette steering service will restore your column. Here is the link: http://www.corvettesteering.com/index.html
Melting Slicks
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Unlike the drive train pieces that you shipped out for rebuild, the steering column doesn't really require any unique tools to dissassemble or restore. Don't be afraid to tackle the rebuild yourself. Most all the parts for '69 and later columns are commonly available. Jim Shea has provided some very informative documentation to help. Of course every one has their own feelings about what they want to tackle themselves and what they don't.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
I think that you can most likely rebuild your steering column and save a considerable amount of money while learning how to stuff 5 lbs of crap into a 2 lb bag. The Saginaw columns are quite clever in how they perform all of their functions in such a compact area.
I would be most concerned with corrosion on the column parts that are out under the hood. There is a lower bearing that has been exposed to the elements that might need replacing.
BTW, you still didn't mention if you had a standard (non-adjustable) column or a T&T. I have quite complete instructions on removing the column from the car and disassembling either of the columns to make repairs.
Let me know what type of column and I can provide a listing of download instructions. The instructions are quite wordy, but they are very complete.
Good luck, additional assistance is only a computer click away,
Jim
I would be most concerned with corrosion on the column parts that are out under the hood. There is a lower bearing that has been exposed to the elements that might need replacing.
BTW, you still didn't mention if you had a standard (non-adjustable) column or a T&T. I have quite complete instructions on removing the column from the car and disassembling either of the columns to make repairs.
Let me know what type of column and I can provide a listing of download instructions. The instructions are quite wordy, but they are very complete.
Good luck, additional assistance is only a computer click away,
Jim
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From: Saginaw Michigan
If you are interested in doing the job yourself, the complete instructions are found at www.corvettefaq.com
Click on Jim Shea Steering Articles
Click on Corvette Steering Papers
Scroll down and download the following:
Std Column 69-75 Strg Wheel & Horn Parts #1 & #2
Std Column Disassembly & Repair Papers #1, #2, and #3
Std Column Disassembly & Repair Pics #1 & #2
Std Column 69-75 Blow Up Pic
Jim
Click on Jim Shea Steering Articles
Click on Corvette Steering Papers
Scroll down and download the following:
Std Column 69-75 Strg Wheel & Horn Parts #1 & #2
Std Column Disassembly & Repair Papers #1, #2, and #3
Std Column Disassembly & Repair Pics #1 & #2
Std Column 69-75 Blow Up Pic
Jim
