Bigwhite

Its been 7 years since i tore this thing apart and i cant remember what pieces go where. this is basically all i have, whatever im missing i will buy because i cant find anything.

i have a grant steering wheel and im sure im missing pieces from the install kit so ill get another one of those kits, but aside from that what oem parts do i need to get to finish installing my steering wheel? Maybe some pictures of a column in pieces would help ? Thanks

Bigwhite

ok searching around forever on the internet this is the best example i can find...

im missing the 2 collars, the cone shaped one and the shorter piece that holds the turn signal switch. are these available anywhere??

bop11

The little Tee bolts that hold the cup to the steering column are almost impossible to find. Make sure you don't loose them.

Bigwhite

What do the t bolts look like? I can't seem to find any of my parts, I've moved twice since tearing it all apart so no telling where it's all at. What website did you find those images bop11?

bop11

When they come loose (or off), the upper portion will rock and feel like it's really bad.

Make sure the hook is in place on the tube and then the nuts can be tightened, but tighten them evenly and snugly, don't crank on them.
If it's still loose after the nuts are tight, then the tube is torn and needs to be either flattened out or replaced (after a full dis-assembly)

This is the 3641 bolt Comes in 8M3641B
8M3641C
DOAZ3641B
Although these bolts were used throughout the 60's they are hard to find. Some places will tear down an old column for you but that means that column is now only good for parts.

Bigwhite

Thanks for the info. I'm still having trouble picturing how those mount the pieces all together.

The t bolts don't look impossible to machine myself if I can't find my old ones. Or heck even welding 2 bolts to the tube. I still have no luck finding the cone shaped cylinder that slides over the tube.

Bigwhite

If I can't find parts available, my only option is to get an aftermarket tilt column right?

What's the best aftermarket column? Ididit or flaming river

bop11

Don't know best, but you might want one anyway. It is tough getting in under the column with my 10D's and they are not that big.

Bigwhite

10D's as in shoes? Haha

Yeah when I replaced my floor pans and seat pans I completely forgot to move the seat pan back an inch or 2 before welding it because I'm 6'3 and its a tight fit.