Roostre's 1967 C20

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Originally Posted by Roostre

I got my new steering wheel installed today. It is a Grant classic wood steering wheel. I like the look a lot better than the black vinyl one that was on there. While I had the steering wheel off, I replaced the upper column bearing. My old one was loose and missing a couple of balls, and so I figured for less than $20, it was a good idea. It was really easy, I just popped the old one out with a screw driver and pressed the new one in. While replacing the steering wheel, I noticed that a previous owner stripped out the steering wheel nut. I got lucky and was able to fix the threads on the steering column with a 1/2 inch fine thread dye, and got a new nut to tighten up on it.

Also while working on interior, I was able to score a good, used dash pad. A co worker's friend had a good black one that he gave to a good home. Even dirty, it still looks better than the cracked brown one that was in there.

Finally, I did a little bit of wiring clean up behind the dash.

First picture is the old steering wheel and dash pad. Second picture is the old bearing and new bearing. Third picture is the new bearing installed. Fourth picture is the new steering wheel and new to me dash pad. Final picture is the interior with the new steering wheel and new dash pad from a similar angle that I had a previous picture from.

I like those wood wheels ....nice clean up with the dash pad it's those little things