1973 Corvette missing part.
Mar 30, 2022 | 10:03 PM
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8th Gear
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1973 Corvette missing part.
Hi,my 1973 Excalibur that has everything Corvette mechanics,is missing the steering wheel ,smal center bolt,it got lost when i've disassembled to restore ,i have hundreds of different bolts that i've tried and i can't find one that fits,doesn't anybody know the right size??
please help
.thks
Mar 31, 2022 | 12:08 AM
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Share a pic of what's missing.
Are you talking about the adjuster bolt for a tilt/telescopic wheel? That is a specialty bolt.
Or do you mean the nut for a standard non tilt wheel?
Both are available from any of the Corvette vendors or on eBay.
Cheers, Greg
Mar 31, 2022 | 12:20 AM
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Greg
Share a pic of what's missing.
Hummm, there were pics posted but are now gone. Also no footnote about post being edited. Mystery.
Mar 31, 2022 | 05:16 AM
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Mar 31, 2022 | 08:29 AM
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Re-edit and try the pics again. When you do an edit, be sure and hit the save button.
Mar 31, 2022 | 09:18 AM
Mar 31, 2022 | 12:30 PM
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Thanks PJO, I see it now.
Mar 31, 2022 | 07:03 PM
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Missing parts
Thanks everyone for all help!!
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