Good Price For A Steering Column
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re: Good Price For A Steering Column
I went to the wrecking yard when I needed to fix my 1968 F100 with a three-on-the-tree manual tranny column in it. I found a '72 SWB StepSide Bump in the wrecking yard and since the cab looked the same as my truck I pulled the column to put it in my pickup. It went right in.
I used the '72 steering wheel and other than a gap between the wheel and the column it worked fine. When I found an original steering wheel in a '71 (I believe) I got it and brought it home from the wrecking yard. I swapped the steering wheels. When I went to put the horn button from the '71 on the '72 column the center shaft was too long and the horn button wouldn't go on the steering wheel. The picture of the black wheel with the red highlights on it tells it all. I went back to the wrecking yard and got the '71 column too, now. I'll swap it out some day.
Yes, the one is an automatic column, BUT the '71 column looked the same way when I pulled the steering wheel off of the column in the yard, before I knew I needed the center shaft too.
I used the '72 steering wheel and other than a gap between the wheel and the column it worked fine. When I found an original steering wheel in a '71 (I believe) I got it and brought it home from the wrecking yard. I swapped the steering wheels. When I went to put the horn button from the '71 on the '72 column the center shaft was too long and the horn button wouldn't go on the steering wheel. The picture of the black wheel with the red highlights on it tells it all. I went back to the wrecking yard and got the '71 column too, now. I'll swap it out some day.
Yes, the one is an automatic column, BUT the '71 column looked the same way when I pulled the steering wheel off of the column in the yard, before I knew I needed the center shaft too.
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2-1966 Mustangs (one 289-2V and one 200 6 Cylinder),
1-1990 7-Up 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (second one),
1-1990 7-Up 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (third one, for parts only)
1-1990 7-Up 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (fourth one, best of the bunch).
1-1992 "FEATURE" 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (only one)
1-1993 "FEATURE" 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (one of the yellow ones)
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re: Good Price For A Steering Column
Thanks for the added info.
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Yep, you just have to cut off the parts above the threads to make the newer shafts work with the old wheels.
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re: Good Price For A Steering Column
Shift handle and blinker look chromed. That would make it 69+ wouldn't it?
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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re: Good Price For A Steering Column
oops, my bad. 3rd pic shows it's obviously painted. I'm just going sit back, shut my mouth and lurk. 

Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.