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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
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'70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
I knew it needed work, but a closer inspection last night showed the column needs EVERYTHING--it's amazing anything works on it. It's an automatic column shift, non-tilt.
Neutral safety switch, horn parts, turn signal parts, flasher knob, bearings, etc. etc. I'm thinking it may be more cost effective to just get a new or rebuilt column. Is anyone familiar with this economy model listed in Classic Performance Products? Looks like Ecklers has the same thing as well for about the same price. Non-original, but I'm not concerned with that. As long as it bolts up and can hold up for the 300-500 miles per year I generally drive it, it'll be fine. Any opinions on these? http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...6772EPSC-S.htm |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Re: '70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
This sounds even better, from a reply I just got from Gary's Classic GM Parts & steering column rebuilding. For $200 plus about $20 shipping:
"Includes: Complete tear down sandblast repaint (GM Factory Black), new electronics, rework or replace bearings. Comes back with lifetime warranty." http://www.garysclassics.net/# |
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lafayette In.
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Re: '70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
I'm glad you asked this question. Mine squeaks like a wounded squirrel everytime I moved it. Did a search on here a while back, but didnt really find anything, how to's or what not.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Re: '70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
Im no expert, but gary's seems like a good deal. At least it wont be repop crap(I'm a made in usa nut).
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Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
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Re: '70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
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I have an email out to KevsClassic about getting a rebuild done, or a price on a tilt column. I priced out individual parts, and it seems at this point you can't beat Gary's Classic GM Parts, especially with the warranty they have... |
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Re: '70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
Kevsclassics does awesome work. You will NOT be disappointed, I guarantee it.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lafayette In.
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Re: '70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
Hey Regular guy, you moved to the big city eh?
If the 200 buck rebuild is the one everybodies talking about, that does seem like a good deal. Wonder if they require a core charge, or if its just outright? (DD, kind of needing a steering column.) |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
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Re: '70 Steering Column--rebuild or buy new?
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I think that price is the cost of rebuilding your column--you send it in. Of course you pay to ship it to them, so maybe you can add another 20-25 bucks to the total cost... |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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