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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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I have a 73 and I would like to send my column out for rebuild. i know i can do it myself but I really don't want to. I have searched and called but nobody can recommend shop. Any suggestions??
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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what exactly on the steering column has to be rebuilt?
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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look up dynamic corvette,column rebuilder. or search the forum for many very good posts on the rebuilding of the column,which will help you decide if you want to tackle it yourself.
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here is another rebuilder of columns, corvette columns.com/69-76rebuilds. he has a 2 year parts and labor warrantee.
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that site ^ they were around 1 k. What that if you give them your column or he has pre rebiult ones for sall complete
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If you're going to spend that kind of money one option is this -

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph.../s0001/FR30005

You can order in different lengths to move the wheel closer to the dash like the 77-82's and they are tilt, it's what i'm going to do

You'll also need the fitting kit -
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph.../s0026/FRCA108

And you can sell your column.

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Originally Posted by aaroncorvette
If you're going to spend that kind of money one option is this -

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph.../s0001/FR30005

You can order in different lengths to move the wheel closer to the dash like the 77-82's and they are tilt, it's what i'm going to do

You'll also need the fitting kit -
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph.../s0026/FRCA108

And you can sell your column.

Wow if just decided what I am getting. The only thing is can a cruise control
Switch be added. I am on my phone ATM so cannot remember the link, but it could be added to original column.

I think it replaced the indicator.
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http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph...ts/c0001/s0025

Ouch!
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