TAC Tech => Interior => Topic started by: roadking77 on February 08, 2021, 07:38:56 AM

Title: Steering Column Redo
Post by: roadking77 on February 08, 2021, 07:38:56 AM

Recently re-did my steering column. Tilt was nice and tight so all it needed was a cosmetic refresh. Take the switches apart clean good with contact cleaner and hope for the best. Collar was stripped then re-coated with VHT wrinkle paint.
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Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: Wallington on February 08, 2021, 07:55:43 AM

Beautiful work.

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: roadking77 on February 08, 2021, 08:01:47 AM

Thank You. I expanded a bit in my resto thread, but I will add here. I put a coat of SEM colour on the collar, it 'melted' off the wrinkle paint! So I did that part twice. Second time around I put a coat of primer on first. Then the SEM. That did the job but with the additional layers of paint the texture was a bit obscured. SO, I think a third go round may be in the works. Also waiting on a new key switch before I get the collar re-installed.

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: Jack on February 08, 2021, 08:09:01 AM

Great work Kerry but it might make sense to double check the wiring and maybe get a new neutral safety switch.

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: roadking77 on February 08, 2021, 01:25:50 PM

Wiring on the column is fine, but I think you may be right Jack, those parts arent that expensive. I did all new on the 77, figured a good cleaning might do the trick with these.

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: darrylta on February 09, 2021, 06:52:05 AM

I may have to replace my steering column on my 73 TA, just to get one with tilt.
I've looked at the Flaming River option for $1K, is there any other place to purchase
a reman column?
Thanks,
Darryl

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: roadking77 on February 09, 2021, 07:35:50 AM

PM sent

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: darrylta on February 09, 2021, 07:44:15 AM

Kerry,
I didn't see it. Resend to DLRegister@reagan.com
Thanks,
Darryl

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: roadking77 on February 10, 2021, 08:11:18 AM

Darryl, Ames had reman. units in their catalog, not sure of the availability. Craigslist maybe. I know a guy that may have one but not sure.
I tried your email but it kicked back undeliverable  :shock:

If you get a chance send me an email
morgandane@zoominternet.net

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: darrylta on February 10, 2021, 08:31:16 AM

Kerry,
I decided to go with the Ididit steering column and a DSE steering wheel and adapter.
Thanks for the help,
Darryl

Title: Re: Steering Column Redo
Post by: pancho400cid on March 17, 2021, 02:37:46 PM

Looks great!