Guest 70 Electra Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) Ground-up rebuilt, SHOW QUALITY tilt steering column for 1970 full-size Buick. (Will also fit 1969, and probably many other GM cars)Not a hodge-podge of parts from different columns, this rust-free column was carefully removed from a non-crashed 1970 Estate Wagon, and meticulously rebuilt using NOS parts as required. Everything is tight and smooth as-new! It was professionally refinished in a semi-gloss black, just as GM originally built them (they were painted interior color at the assembly plant, just before installation).<O:pThis tilt column has NOS bearings, and NOS turn signal switch. T/S switch is for cars without cornering lamps, but can be easily changed if you have this rare option.<O:pThe following components are not shown in photos, and are included:--good used tilt lever (some scratches on plastic knob)--used shift lever (unique to tilt column) with excellent chrome, but broken plastic knob<O:pThe following common parts must be transferred from your old non-tilt column:--turn signal lever--neutral safety switch--hazard flasher knob--lock cylinder (you’ll want to use yours, so your existing keys will continue to work!)--steering wheel--firewall close-out plate--steering column rag joint<O:pThe following upgrades are available at extra cost:--NOS shift lever knob--NOS Delco-Remy ignition switch (unique to tilt column)--mint turn signal lever--nice used neutral-safety switch<O:pSAFETY NOTE: These steering columns have a very fragile collapsing mechanism. The service manual provides dimensions that must be met, within 1/64”, in order to ensure that the collapsing mechanism has not been compromised. Many used columns will NOT meet this requirement because of careless handling, or storing them on the end of the shaft (a “no-no”). THIS column meets the factory specs and has its collapsing mechanism fully intact. Do not compromise your safety! Always check a column before buying.<O:p</O:p<O:pI am asking $350 for this column, or $450 with the upgraded & NOS parts. Considering that it can easily cost $400--plus parts--for a ground-up rebuild of a column, this is like getting the column for free and just paying for labor. I rebuilt and kept this in anticipation of getting a 1970 Estate Wagon someday. However, that doesn't look like it will happen, so my loss is your gain.<O:pI can be reached atgcockerill “at” wowway.com Edited September 27, 2009 by 70 Electra (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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