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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Can anyone with a '68 Vette equipped with telescopic steering (RPO N36) please tell me the overall diameter of the lock ring. I am trying to locate one. I think they are a smaller diameter than the '69-'82 rings. Correct me if I am wrong. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks BK3
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Can anyone with a '68 Vette equipped with telescopic steering (RPO N36) please tell me the overall diameter of the lock ring. I am trying to locate one. I think they are a smaller diameter than the '69-'82 rings. Correct me if I am wrong. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks BK3
Take a look at this web page. There are photos of both types, 68, and 69 - 82.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-167-9127.html

The number which appears in the Parts and Illustration catalog is 459083. Probably the 69 - 82 part used for service, not the original.

Found one here as well...

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G

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