HELP! steering column hardware
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Cruising
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HELP! steering column hardware
I disassembled the steering column from a '78 vette for reconditioning and paint. In the process the oval headed torx screws were damaged and lost. Now I cannot find them in any catalogs or online. Can anybody tell me were to find them? In a repair kit if nnecessary.Thanks alot
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These guys have all sorts of doo-dads and small parts.
http://www.natauto.com/
They used to have a lot of parts that fit GM steering columns. Have a look or give them a call. They have a great catalog (just illustrations), and they have more items than are shown in their caralog. But like I say, lot of small parts for cars that nobody seems to carry anymore.
Good luck,
Mark G
http://www.natauto.com/
They used to have a lot of parts that fit GM steering columns. Have a look or give them a call. They have a great catalog (just illustrations), and they have more items than are shown in their caralog. But like I say, lot of small parts for cars that nobody seems to carry anymore.
Good luck,
Mark G
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First of all, I assume that you have a T&T steering column because nearly all Corvettes had T&T columns by 1978. (But this is important information!) We need to identify exactly what screws are missing.
In Section #2 of the following scan. Are they the 3 screws that hold the turn signal switch?
In Section #4 of the following scan. Are they the 3 screws that hold the cover?
In the top section of the following scan. Are they the 4 screws that hold the support?
Jim
In Section #2 of the following scan. Are they the 3 screws that hold the turn signal switch?
In Section #4 of the following scan. Are they the 3 screws that hold the cover?
In the top section of the following scan. Are they the 4 screws that hold the support?
Jim
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And if we can figure out which screw you need.. and if Jim doesn't have them I may...
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Sep 16, 2012 at 09:50 AM.
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Hi, they are the 3 oval head screws that hold the cover before the turn signal swich. ( pic 1, view 4 ) I can't send the attachments so if you give me an email address I will send you the pics of it.
Thanks for your collaboration
best regards
Gaetano
Thanks for your collaboration
best regards
Gaetano
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Pace Car.. rather than post another huge picture, I changed the one above.. If it's the screws in K-1 then yes I'm pretty sure I have a set, I'd have to check.. you can email me at support@Willcoxcorvette.com or give sales a call tomorrow.
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I think that you mentioned that the screws you need are the turn signal housing screws (Pic #1, Section 4). The only place that I was able to find them was at Dr. Rebuilds site. (800) 866-9362
Directional Housing Mounting Screws
77-82 Screw (4 Piece Set) 6521138
They are special screws. It is the thread on the screws that actually have three lobes, not the head itself.
Jim
Directional Housing Mounting Screws
77-82 Screw (4 Piece Set) 6521138
They are special screws. It is the thread on the screws that actually have three lobes, not the head itself.
Jim
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