Steering Column IS broke, but on the bright side... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 03-18-2004, 09:57 PM

I called a local salvage yard that my dad used to go to, to see if they had a new column, and he said no, but...He said he could repair it LIKE NEW GURANTEED for $100. I told him, "Dude, it's BUSTED." He said it doesn't matter, he can fix it. So, I'll take it to him 2moro and let him work his magic. It's so bad, the column was STUCK on the steering shaft. Where they meet, and the end is splined, it looks like it was GROUND off and WELDED together.

Ohh Well, he said GURANTEED.

phantom dually · 03-18-2004, 10:04 PM

That word always seems to change!!

TIMSPEED · 03-18-2004, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
That word always seems to change!!

What? Guranteed? I wouldn't believe it, but this guy's real cool. My dad knew him real well.

Izzy · 03-18-2004, 10:56 PM

Got the replacement column for my project for $20.

Russell · 03-18-2004, 10:56 PM

I made myself a nice solid tilt for 20 bucks cnd

*mike reeh* · 03-18-2004, 11:02 PM

I bought a tilt column off ebay for 40 bucks not too long ago. but I paid nothing for the perfect tilt that came in my truck to begin with so there :P

tilt columns seem to scare people but once you get to know them they are really pretty simple and not scary at all.... for $100 bux this thing better be t!ts

mike

Russell · 03-18-2004, 11:21 PM

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Originally posted by mike reeh
tilt columns seem to scare people but once you get to know them they are really pretty simple and not scary at all.... for $100 bux this thing better be t!ts

Exactly!

*1FaastC10* · 03-18-2004, 11:32 PM

Tim, what's wrong with the column in it?

TIMSPEED · 03-19-2004, 12:08 AM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
Tim, what's wrong with the column in it?

It's basically DESTROYED. The part where it connects to the steering shaft is WELDED together, and the ignition cylinder is busted, along with the steering lock mechanism, as well as the rod that pushes the ignition switch. In other words, it's FUCT!

TIMSPEED · 03-19-2004, 01:03 AM

For $100, I expect the only thing I'll need to do, is bolt it to the firewall, dash, steering gear, put my steering wheel on, plug in the ignition switch, and be ready to drive.

79BIG10 · 03-19-2004, 01:06 AM

I got one rebuilt off ebay for $114 shipped to my door.

TIMSPEED · 03-19-2004, 03:06 AM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
I got one rebuilt off ebay for $114 shipped to my door.

There ya go! Now $100 for a GURANTEED LIKE NEW column is good.

03-18-2004, 09:57 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Steering Column IS broke, but on the bright side... I called a local salvage yard that my dad used to go to, to see if they had a new column, and he said no, but...He said he could repair it LIKE NEW GURANTEED for $100. I told him, "Dude, it's BUSTED." He said it doesn't matter, he can fix it. So, I'll take it to him 2moro and let him work his magic. It's so bad, the column was STUCK on the steering shaft. Where they meet, and the end is splined, it looks like it was GROUND off and WELDED together. Ohh Well, he said GURANTEED. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

03-18-2004, 10:04 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	That word always seems to change!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-18-2004, 10:56 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I made myself a nice solid tilt for 20 bucks cnd __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-19-2004, 01:03 AM	#10
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	For $100, I expect the only thing I'll need to do, is bolt it to the firewall, dash, steering gear, put my steering wheel on, plug in the ignition switch, and be ready to drive. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

03-19-2004, 01:06 AM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I got one rebuilt off ebay for $114 shipped to my door. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-18-2004, 10:56 PM	#4
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Got the replacement column for my project for $20.

03-18-2004, 11:02 PM	#6
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	I bought a tilt column off ebay for 40 bucks not too long ago. but I paid nothing for the perfect tilt that came in my truck to begin with so there :P tilt columns seem to scare people but once you get to know them they are really pretty simple and not scary at all.... for $100 bux this thing better be t!ts mike

03-18-2004, 11:32 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	Tim, what's wrong with the column in it?



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