1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · Yesterday, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by D.B

You are doing a heck of a job on this ride. It is going to look great when you get through with it. Looking forward to seeing it when done.

Thank you. I am looking forward to getting this truck back on the road.

**pjmoreland** · Yesterday, 10:47 PM

The lower bearing of the steering column was held in place with bailing wire. The original spring and washer were gone. The bearing was rusted onto the steering shaft, so I had to use a torch to get it loose. I soaked the bearing in vinegar overnight, and it cleaned up pretty nicely. There was a bunch of crud floating on the top of the vinegar. Packed it with grease, and it is fairly smooth.

Yesterday, 10:47 PM	#102
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,683	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy The lower bearing of the steering column was held in place with bailing wire. The original spring and washer were gone. The bearing was rusted onto the steering shaft, so I had to use a torch to get it loose. I soaked the bearing in vinegar overnight, and it cleaned up pretty nicely. There was a bunch of crud floating on the top of the vinegar. Packed it with grease, and it is fairly smooth. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; Yesterday at 11:00 PM.



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