michaelod Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 While working on the steering column today from my 1930 Buick model 68, I broke a couple of the small potmetal gears at the bottom of the shaft. These were extremely fragile and broke even though I exercised considerable caution in my attempt to remove them. I superglued them together just for the purposes of photography as I know this will not hold. Please see the photos area for shots of the gears. Does anyone have a set of these gears available or a source for them? I checked at Bob's Automobilia and he does not seem to have them. I would be willing to purchase a complete steering column or just the gears. Thanks for your assistance. Michael O'Docharty Wake Forest, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Michael, Bob's has them for $95. Here is the link. Steering Spark & Throttle Gear Set 1916-30 SG-160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 John,Thank you for the link to the gear set at Bob's. I have gone ahead and ordered some. Their search engine at the site leaves a bit to be desired as I was never able to locate the set. After having broken the original set I am relieved to discover that reproductions are available. In light of their construction, it seems there would be a significant demand for replacements.Thanks again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yes, agree with you on the need for replacements. I have one of their sets on my 23. They are of very good quality and in fit/finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 John,Thank you for the link to the gear set at Bob's. I have gone ahead and ordered some. Their search engine at the site leaves a bit to be desired as I was never able to locate the set. After having broken the original set I am relieved to discover that reproductions are available. In light of their construction, it seems there would be a significant demand for replacements.Thanks again,I tend to rely on Bob's catalog and send the order direct to his sales email address - the web site seems to have a lot of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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