Steering column restoration - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**burb71** · 01-18-2017, 05:52 AM

Does anyone on the board restore steering columns?

**GR8-68** · 01-18-2017, 06:27 AM

There is a couple of them that I have seen on here that does it. Of course I am to old to remember their names but someone will chime in.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2017, 08:14 AM

As stated several guy's on here do them. 1st comes to mind is Kev's classic. He does them and advertises on here all the time.

MoFormula · 01-18-2017, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

As stated several guy's on here do them. 1st comes to mind is Kev's classic. He does them and advertises on here all the time.

Very happy with my Kev's Classics column. Great guy to work with. He will answer your questions and advise.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-18-2017, 02:04 PM

Also, Les does them, his handle is 70shortfleet I believe...

**burb71** · 01-21-2017, 08:41 AM

thanks guys

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-21-2017, 01:25 PM

These services replace pot joints as well?

**Dustmaker65** · 01-22-2017, 01:18 AM

I have had Les (70shortfleet) build 3 for me in the last year, and his work is outstanding!

And 71CHEVYSHORTBED402, the pot joint was not included in the rebuilds. I am sure if I were to need one, Les would take care of it.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-22-2017, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

I have had Les (70shortfleet) build 3 for me in the last year, and his work is outstanding!

And 71CHEVYSHORTBED402, the pot joint was not included in the rebuilds. I am sure if I were to need one, Les would take care of it.

Thank you. Think I'll give him a holler.

Andy4639 · 01-23-2017, 01:52 PM

I contacted him last night about mine. Once the tax money is in the bank he will get mine.

**raggedjim** · 01-23-2017, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

These services replace pot joints as well?

I rebuilt mine with parts from a jeep site. You can also buy a complete new one.

Rg

**Already Gone** · 01-23-2017, 03:58 PM

While we are talking about string columns, is a tilt column from a 1973 C30 the same basic column as one from a 1972 C10?

01-18-2017, 05:52 AM	#1
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,714	Steering column restoration Does anyone on the board restore steering columns?

01-18-2017, 06:27 AM	#2
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Steering column restoration There is a couple of them that I have seen on here that does it. Of course I am to old to remember their names but someone will chime in. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

01-18-2017, 08:14 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Steering column restoration As stated several guy's on here do them. 1st comes to mind is Kev's classic. He does them and advertises on here all the time. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-18-2017, 02:04 PM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,239	Re: Steering column restoration Also, Les does them, his handle is 70shortfleet I believe... __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

01-21-2017, 08:41 AM	#6
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,714	Re: Steering column restoration thanks guys

01-21-2017, 01:25 PM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,161	Re: Steering column restoration These services replace pot joints as well? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-22-2017, 01:18 AM	#8
Dustmaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marquette Heights, IL. Posts: 1,135	Re: Steering column restoration I have had Les (70shortfleet) build 3 for me in the last year, and his work is outstanding! And 71CHEVYSHORTBED402, the pot joint was not included in the rebuilds. I am sure if I were to need one, Les would take care of it. __________________ Jimmy Hoelzel

01-23-2017, 01:52 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Steering column restoration I contacted him last night about mine. Once the tax money is in the bank he will get mine. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-23-2017, 03:58 PM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,080	Re: Steering column restoration While we are talking about string columns, is a tilt column from a 1973 C30 the same basic column as one from a 1972 C10? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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