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Old Mar 10, 2026 | 03:03 PM
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Default Done! 78 Steering Column Restored

Done. Restored not Replaced except for the broken components. Still some patina on the wheel.

Blacks - Cerakote E Series
Metal - Clear Cerakote Air Dry
Doeskin - CA Doeskin Dye from Top Flight
Duplicator - Dye Primer / Contact Adhesion

Lots of blasting, Wire Wheel, and re greasing. Set up with Jim Shea Papers












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Wow..Looks great!

My 78 OEM Steering column in picture below when I was switching the OEM 78 Seats to 1980 seats that I restored with new cushions after securing the 80 seat frames for little money.


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Originally Posted by jb78L-82
Wow..Looks great!

My 78 OEM Steering column in picture below when I was switching the OEM 78 Seats to 1980 seats that I restored with new cushions after securing the 80 seat frames for little money.

looks great!
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