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Gator Alum · 06-09-2012, 01:03 PM

Finally got around to ordering a new radiator. Went with a Griffin one that ended up being cheaper than Brothers, only problem is I have to wait 2-4 weeks. Not that big of a deal considering how much I saved by waiting.

I had my steering wheel off to diagnose the horn problem. Found out the PO messed up the threads a little on the steering column. Does anyone know the thread pitch of the steering wheel bolt? I took the old one to the hardware store, but it is pretty far gone and couldn't come up with anything besides a 12mm-1.75 extra fine thread. Figured a metric nut wasn't correct being it's an antique Chevy. 1/2 fine thread was close so I picked one of those up. Didn't really go on that well so I didn't force it. I think I need to use a tap/die set to clean it up before getting the wheel back on.

06-09-2012, 01:03 PM	#18
Gator Alum Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 104	Re: Danny Boy's '59 4 Eyes Project Finally got around to ordering a new radiator. Went with a Griffin one that ended up being cheaper than Brothers, only problem is I have to wait 2-4 weeks. Not that big of a deal considering how much I saved by waiting. I had my steering wheel off to diagnose the horn problem. Found out the PO messed up the threads a little on the steering column. Does anyone know the thread pitch of the steering wheel bolt? I took the old one to the hardware store, but it is pretty far gone and couldn't come up with anything besides a 12mm-1.75 extra fine thread. Figured a metric nut wasn't correct being it's an antique Chevy. 1/2 fine thread was close so I picked one of those up. Didn't really go on that well so I didn't force it. I think I need to use a tap/die set to clean it up before getting the wheel back on.