Steering Column Rebuilding
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Drifting
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From: Back in Nebraska
Steering Column Rebuilding
My steering column for my 1970 needs rebuilding. I’m sure that it will need a few of the standard parts for a tilt/tel column. Who would you suggest to do it? Need a quality job, not a show car, just a driver and cost is definitely a factor.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
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Jim Shea sections
All the information you could possibly need to do the job yourself. I completely stripped mine apart for sandblasting and powdercoating, fixed a few busted pieces, and it only took a few days.
Jim Shea sections
All the information you could possibly need to do the job yourself. I completely stripped mine apart for sandblasting and powdercoating, fixed a few busted pieces, and it only took a few days.
Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Ga.
Try this website for help.
http://wiki.corvettefaq.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
Jim Shea has a lot of knowledge on the steering columns. He can be found on this forum. You can do it yourself and learn alot. Make sure to take plenty of pictures while disassembling. It will help to get it back together.
http://wiki.corvettefaq.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
Jim Shea has a lot of knowledge on the steering columns. He can be found on this forum. You can do it yourself and learn alot. Make sure to take plenty of pictures while disassembling. It will help to get it back together.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Do you have any particular complaints or problems with your T&T column? In many cases it is better to leave "well enough" alone.
One common problem with T&T columns is a general looseness of the upper column head. The fix is straight forward - just tighten four support screws. However, getting to the screws requires complete disassembly of the column head.
I would suggest that you download this paper:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr1-09oc07.doc
Pages 2 & 3 describe a couple simple tests that you can conduct with your column still in the car. Those tests may lead you to the areas that might require fixing.
The above paper is the first of three papers and three pics that can be downloaded from the www.corvettefaq.com websight. They are listed in the T&T section under Jim Shea's Steering Papers. The papers are quite wordy but they are also quite complete. The only two special tools that you will require is a steering wheel hub puller and a special lock plate compresser tool.
Jim
One common problem with T&T columns is a general looseness of the upper column head. The fix is straight forward - just tighten four support screws. However, getting to the screws requires complete disassembly of the column head.
I would suggest that you download this paper:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr1-09oc07.doc
Pages 2 & 3 describe a couple simple tests that you can conduct with your column still in the car. Those tests may lead you to the areas that might require fixing.
The above paper is the first of three papers and three pics that can be downloaded from the www.corvettefaq.com websight. They are listed in the T&T section under Jim Shea's Steering Papers. The papers are quite wordy but they are also quite complete. The only two special tools that you will require is a steering wheel hub puller and a special lock plate compresser tool.
Jim
Pro
Joined: May 2005
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From: Grosse Pte. Mich.
They rebuilt my '72 tilt/tele. Did a great job.
www.columnsgalore.com
Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
Contact Colums Galore in New York.
They rebuilt my '72 tilt/tele. Did a great job.
www.columnsgalore.com
They rebuilt my '72 tilt/tele. Did a great job.
www.columnsgalore.com
it set me back a few dollars, but it was nice to get a solid and tight column that feels like a new one. A + job 
5th Gear
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How to rebuilt the steering column of my '80 vette?
Hi,
I striped the T&T column to change the cruise control lever..
This item was in backorder and after 3 months, I don't remember how rebuiding the parts (cancel cam, horn contact, turn signal cam,...)
I am looking for pics and assembly pictures.
I striped the T&T column to change the cruise control lever..
This item was in backorder and after 3 months, I don't remember how rebuiding the parts (cancel cam, horn contact, turn signal cam,...)
I am looking for pics and assembly pictures.
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