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Jun 30, 2020 | 07:18 AM

C3ForLife1968

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Steering column problem

Can anyone tell me wich steering column i have? I have a 68 but clearly not the original one.

Jun 30, 2020 | 07:40 AM

Easy Mike

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FWIW: that's a 1976 steering wheel and it's likely the column is also 76. It's tilt/tele.

Jun 30, 2020 | 01:12 PM

C3ForLife1968

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike

FWIW: that's a 1976 steering wheel and it's likely the column is also 76. It's tilt/tele.

it can tilt and tele, thanks 😊

Jun 30, 2020 | 04:08 PM

Tampa Jerry

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Looks like the gauges, door panels and the passenger side pocket were added from a later year as well. Maybe the top dash as well. Jerry

Jul 1, 2020 | 12:18 AM

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Is there a Hurst shifter between the T-Handle and the 4-speed? And a center bezel that wasn't cut up to put in a 1-DIN radio? You win!

Jul 1, 2020 | 11:54 AM

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The transmission console plate is not a '68 part, either. That only had the crossed flags logo in the middle of that plate, without any engine data info. The '68 did not have tilt/tele available in it. It only had the telescoping column as an option. Tilt/tele option started in '69. Nothing 'wrong' with those parts in your car; they will all fit/function the same.

Jul 1, 2020 | 12:06 PM

derekderek

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except the ignition switch. you have to stick a rubber ducky in the hole the ign switch is supposed to go. or maybe it is a late 68 OEM rubber ducky...

Jul 1, 2020 | 06:07 PM

7T1vette

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Well, that critter has to fit somewhere! Might as well be in that empty ignition switch hole. Or you could insert a big red button labeled "PASSENGER EJECTION SEAT".....