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Old 01-18-2017, 05:52 AM   #1
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Steering column restoration

Does anyone on the board restore steering columns?
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Old 01-18-2017, 06:27 AM   #2
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Re: Steering column restoration

There is a couple of them that I have seen on here that does it. Of course I am to old to remember their names but someone will chime in.
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Old 01-18-2017, 08:14 AM   #3
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As stated several guy's on here do them. 1st comes to mind is Kev's classic. He does them and advertises on here all the time.
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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 01-18-2017, 09:15 AM   #4
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As stated several guy's on here do them. 1st comes to mind is Kev's classic. He does them and advertises on here all the time.
Very happy with my Kev's Classics column. Great guy to work with. He will answer your questions and advise.
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Old 01-18-2017, 02:04 PM   #5
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Re: Steering column restoration

Also, Les does them, his handle is 70shortfleet I believe...
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Old 01-21-2017, 08:41 AM   #6
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thanks guys
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Old 01-21-2017, 01:25 PM   #7
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Re: Steering column restoration

These services replace pot joints as well?
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These services replace pot joints as well?
I rebuilt mine with parts from a jeep site. You can also buy a complete new one.

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Re: Steering column restoration

While we are talking about string columns, is a tilt column from a 1973 C30 the same basic column as one from a 1972 C10?
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Re: Steering column restoration

I have had Les (70shortfleet) build 3 for me in the last year, and his work is outstanding!

And 71CHEVYSHORTBED402, the pot joint was not included in the rebuilds. I am sure if I were to need one, Les would take care of it.
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Old 01-22-2017, 01:42 AM   #11
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I have had Les (70shortfleet) build 3 for me in the last year, and his work is outstanding!

And 71CHEVYSHORTBED402, the pot joint was not included in the rebuilds. I am sure if I were to need one, Les would take care of it.
Thank you. Think I'll give him a holler.
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Old 01-23-2017, 01:52 PM   #12
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I contacted him last night about mine. Once the tax money is in the bank he will get mine.
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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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